Water And Apple Juice Concentrate

Apple juice concentrate is made by removing most of the water from apple juice, resulting in a thicker, more concentrated liquid. This process makes it easier to store and transport. When water is added back, it can be reconstituted into apple juice or used as an ingredient.

It is widely used to add sweetness and natural apple flavor to a variety of foods and beverages. Manufacturers commonly include it in fruit juices, jams, jellies, fruit spreads, and desserts.

Apple juice concentrate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It contains natural sugars from apples. If used as a sweetener in a product, it contributes to the total sugar content. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars. As a common food ingredient, apple juice concentrate is not typically evaluated by JECFA or EFSA as a food additive.