Water Apple Juice Concentrate
What is Water Apple Juice Concentrate?
Apple juice concentrate is made by removing water from apple juice. This process intensifies the natural apple flavor and sweetness. It is often reconstituted by adding water back to create regular apple juice or used as a sweetener in other products.
Is Water Apple Juice Concentrate vegan?
Water Apple Juice Concentrate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Water Apple Juice Concentrate gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Water Apple Juice Concentrate a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Water Apple Juice Concentrate used for?
Manufacturers add apple juice concentrate primarily as a sweetener and flavor enhancer.
Is Water Apple Juice Concentrate safe?
Apple juice concentrate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add apple juice concentrate primarily as a sweetener and flavor enhancer. It is commonly found in fruit juices, fruit drinks, smoothies, and baked goods. It can also be used to add a natural fruit flavor to yogurts and candies.
Health notes
Apple juice concentrate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is a source of natural sugars, and like other sugars, excessive intake can contribute to health issues. The WHO advises limiting intake of free sugars, including those from fruit juice concentrates. JECFA has evaluated it and set an acceptable daily intake.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. It does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Water Apple Juice Concentrate
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