Orange Juice: Benefits and Nutrition Facts

Orange juice is a popular citrus beverage rich in vitamin C, which is known for its immune-boosting properties. It can be consumed as part of a healthy diet.
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Food
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Available at grocery stores and supermarkets.
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Orange Juice FAQ


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What is national orange juice day?

National Orange Juice Day is a day set aside to celebrate the wonders of orange juice, a juice so delicious that it has become one of the most popular fruit juices in America. There are a lot of different types of orange juice based on the different types of oranges, but the most commonly available type of orange juice is made from sweet oranges.

Is all orange juice the same?

All orange juice is not the same. Different brands have varying levels of sweetness based on the oranges they use, and you can buy it with different amounts of pulp. Apparently some people like the pulp, or think it's more natural that way. The best orange juice is squeezed fresh and enjoyed right away.

How is orange juice made?

The fruit then proceeds to processing areas to become juice or other products. The oranges move to extractors, equipment provided by OEMs, which separate the seeds, pulp, and juice destined for different plant areas. Juice from the fruit can be blended per recipes with other ingredients or sent to evaporators to concentrate.

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