Do packaged fruit juices really have fruit?
Is it fruit juice? Is it a drink with fruit? is it nectar? how much sugar does it have? Well, let's talk about the differences.
When you go to the supermarket and get to the juice section, you find a huge amount of containers that are impossible to differentiate. Is it fruit juice? Is it a drink with fruit? is it nectar? how much sugar does it have? Well, let’s talk about the differences, so that when it comes to shopping we can choose what best suits our needs. Types of juices 100% juice It is the one obtained from squeezing fresh ripe fruits. It can be one or more fruits. It is a product that may or may not have fruit pulp, and to which no water is added. Nectar Nectar is obtained from fruit juice, whether fresh, concentrated or dehydrated, to which water and sugars are added. In nectars, the fruit content varies between 25% to 50%, depending on the variety, and the label must clearly indicate the amount of fruit it contains. Refreshing fruit juice drink This type of drink is made with water, carbonated or not, fruit juice, sugars, natural flavors and other authorized additives. It must contain a minimum of 8% fruit juice. When buying it is important to read the labeling of the products to verify what we are buying and the amount of fruit and sugars it provides, and thus consider whether or not it meets the objective we set for ourselves when buying a juice. If what we want is something that is closer to a fruit, it is preferable to choose a 100% juice. If you want an alternative to a soft drink, nectar or a refreshing fruit drink is a better option. In any case, it is always better to choose fresh, seasonal fruit as it has more vitamins and makes you feel more satisfied. You can prepare your own fresh fruit juices when you have time. And above all, it is important to drink water before any fruit drink.
