Blackcurrant Juice From Concentrate
Blackcurrant juice is a natural source of vitamin C and anthocyanins. As a fruit juice, it concentrates sugars and lacks the fiber of whole fruit; the Dietary Guidelines recommend limiting juice intake.
What it is
Juice reconstituted from concentrated blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum) berry juice with water added back.
Beverage and natural flavor/color in foods.
Why it's flagged
- concentrated natural sugars
- low fiber vs whole fruit
What regulators actually say
"The percentage of juice in a beverage that purports to be a fruit or vegetable juice must be declared on the label."
"Most fruit intake should come from whole fruit; if juice is consumed, it should be 100% juice in limited amounts."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole-food juice; subject to 21 CFR 101.30 and 102 labeling rules.
European Union — EFSA
Authorized food; from-concentrate labeling under EU Directive 2001/112/EC.
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