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| The category [https://world.openfoodfacts.org/category/apple-juices Apple Juices] contains products obtained by extracting the fluids (the juice) from [https://world.openfoodfacts.org/category/apples Apples] { Malus domestica Borkh.). These products must contain at least 99% juice. Apple juices are either bottled after extraction, the [https://world.openfoodfacts.org/category/squeezed-apple-juices Pure apple juices] or they are first concentrated and later hydrated, the [https://world.openfoodfacts.org/category/concentrated-apple-juices Apple juices from concentrate]. Apple juice can have added minerals or vitamins: the [https://world.openfoodfacts.org/category/enriched-apple-juices Enriched apple juices]. Apple juices which add flavours, like vanilla, ginger, etc, are found under [https://world.openfoodfacts.org/category/flavoured-apple-juices Flavoured apple juices], or when carbon dioxide is added: [https://world.openfoodfacts.org/category/sparkling-apple-juices Sparkling apple juices]. Apple juices that are extracted from a specific apple variety can be found under [https://world.openfoodfacts.org/category/monovarietal-apple-juices Monovarietal apple juices]. | | The category [https://world.openfoodfacts.org/category/apple-juices Apple Juices] contains products obtained by extracting the fluids (the juice) from [https://world.openfoodfacts.org/category/apples Apples] { Malus domestica Borkh.). These products must contain at least 99% juice. Apple juices are either bottled after extraction, the [https://world.openfoodfacts.org/category/squeezed-apple-juices Pure apple juices] or they are first concentrated and later hydrated, the [https://world.openfoodfacts.org/category/concentrated-apple-juices Apple juices from concentrate]. Apple juice can have added minerals or vitamins: the [https://world.openfoodfacts.org/category/enriched-apple-juices Enriched apple juices]. Apple juices which add flavours, like vanilla, ginger, etc, are found under [https://world.openfoodfacts.org/category/flavoured-apple-juices Flavoured apple juices], or when carbon dioxide is added: [https://world.openfoodfacts.org/category/sparkling-apple-juices Sparkling apple juices]. Apple juices that are extracted from a specific apple variety can be found under [https://world.openfoodfacts.org/category/monovarietal-apple-juices Monovarietal apple juices]. |
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− | === Ingredients ===
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| The definition of this category follows the EU regulation, which implies that the apple juice products have [https://world.openfoodfacts.org/category/apple-juices/label/no-added-sugar No added sugar] and [https://world.openfoodfacts.org/category/apple-juices/label/no-colorings No colorings]. | | The definition of this category follows the EU regulation, which implies that the apple juice products have [https://world.openfoodfacts.org/category/apple-juices/label/no-added-sugar No added sugar] and [https://world.openfoodfacts.org/category/apple-juices/label/no-colorings No colorings]. |
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| * other fruit juices | | * other fruit juices |
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− | === Production process ===
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| An apple juice product might contains mentions on the production process of apple juice. These characteristics are specified as labels: | | An apple juice product might contains mentions on the production process of apple juice. These characteristics are specified as labels: |
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| * storage (before opening): [https://world.openfoodfacts.org/category/apple-juices/label/refrigerated Refrigerated apple juices]; | | * storage (before opening): [https://world.openfoodfacts.org/category/apple-juices/label/refrigerated Refrigerated apple juices]; |
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− | === Nutritional information ===
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| The main nutritional component of Apple juices is Sugar (9.6-11.7% (80%)), which makes up 95% of the carbohydrates and determines the energy of a product (176-212kJ/100ml (80%)) ([https://world.openfoodfacts.org/cgi/search.pl?action=process&tagtype_0=categories&tag_contains_0=contains&tag_0=apple%20juices&sort_by=unique_scans_n&page_size=20&axis_x=sugars&axis_y=energy&graph_title=Energy%20versus%20sugar%20content%20of%20apple%20juices&graph=1 graph]). | | The main nutritional component of Apple juices is Sugar (9.6-11.7% (80%)), which makes up 95% of the carbohydrates and determines the energy of a product (176-212kJ/100ml (80%)) ([https://world.openfoodfacts.org/cgi/search.pl?action=process&tagtype_0=categories&tag_contains_0=contains&tag_0=apple%20juices&sort_by=unique_scans_n&page_size=20&axis_x=sugars&axis_y=energy&graph_title=Energy%20versus%20sugar%20content%20of%20apple%20juices&graph=1 graph]). |
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| And a source of Potassium (75-125 mg/100ml (80%) ([https://world.openfoodfacts.org/cgi/search.pl?action=process&tagtype_0=categories&tag_contains_0=contains&tag_0=apple%20juices&sort_by=unique_scans_n&page_size=20&axis_x=potassium&graph_title=Potassium%20content%20of%20apple%20juices&graph=1 graph])). | | And a source of Potassium (75-125 mg/100ml (80%) ([https://world.openfoodfacts.org/cgi/search.pl?action=process&tagtype_0=categories&tag_contains_0=contains&tag_0=apple%20juices&sort_by=unique_scans_n&page_size=20&axis_x=potassium&graph_title=Potassium%20content%20of%20apple%20juices&graph=1 graph])). |
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− | === Related categories ===
| + | == Related categories == |
| When producer want to add sugar or dilute the juice more, then they may NOT be called apple juices, but must be called [https://world.openfoodfacts.org/category/apple-nectars Apple nectars]. If apple juice is concentrated, it is no longer a beverage, and can be found under [https://world.openfoodfacts.org/category/apple-syrups Apple syrups]. Apple juices which are mixed with other fruit juices are found under [https://world.openfoodfacts.org/category/multifruit%20juices Multifruit juices]. | | When producer want to add sugar or dilute the juice more, then they may NOT be called apple juices, but must be called [https://world.openfoodfacts.org/category/apple-nectars Apple nectars]. If apple juice is concentrated, it is no longer a beverage, and can be found under [https://world.openfoodfacts.org/category/apple-syrups Apple syrups]. Apple juices which are mixed with other fruit juices are found under [https://world.openfoodfacts.org/category/multifruit%20juices Multifruit juices]. |
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− | === References ===
| + | == References == |
| * [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex%3A02001L0112-20141005 EU legislation] | | * [https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex%3A02001L0112-20141005 EU legislation] |
| * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_juice Wikipedia] | | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_juice Wikipedia] |