White Cranberry Juice

White cranberry juice is made from cranberries that are harvested before they turn red. The lighter color comes from harvesting the fruit earlier in the season or from specific white-fruited cranberry varieties. The juice is typically processed to remove pigments that cause the red color.

Manufacturers use white cranberry juice primarily for its mild, slightly tart flavor and its pale color. It's often added to beverages like teas, juice blends, and flavored waters where a less intense cranberry taste or a lighter appearance is desired.

White cranberry juice is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. Like regular cranberry juice, it contains compounds that may affect the urinary tract, though research on its specific health benefits is ongoing and not conclusive. International bodies like EFSA have evaluated cranberry and its components, but no specific health claims are universally established for white cranberry juice at typical consumption levels.