Citrus Fruit Juice
Citrus juices are whole-food beverages providing vitamin C, folate, and potassium. They contain naturally-occurring sugars (~10 g/100 mL) and intrinsic free sugars; the WHO recommends limiting free sugars including those from fruit juice.
What it is
Juice expressed from citrus fruits (oranges, grapefruit, lemons, limes, etc.).
Beverage; flavoring and acidulant in foods.
Why it's flagged
- Free sugars (WHO-recognized)
- Dental erosion from acidity
- Grapefruit-drug interactions
What regulators actually say
"Grapefruit juice can affect how well some medicines work, and it may cause dangerous side effects."
"21 CFR Part 146 — Canned Fruit Juices. Standards of identity for orange juice and other citrus juices."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Standardized juice under 21 CFR Part 146; subject to nutrition labeling and added-sugars disclosure.
European Union — EFSA
Standard food.
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