Grape Juice From Concentrate
Grape juice from concentrate provides naturally occurring sugars (intrinsic to fruit), polyphenols, and vitamin C. The processing into concentrate retains macronutrients but reduces fiber compared with whole fruit.
What it is
Grape juice that has been concentrated (water removed) and reconstituted with water before use.
Sweetener, flavoring, beverage base.
Why it's flagged
- high sugar content
- lower fiber than whole fruit
What regulators actually say
"The American Heart Association recommends a prudent upper limit of intake of no more than 100 calories per day for most American women and no more than 150 calories per day for most American men from added sugars."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Subject to FDA standards of identity for fruit juice (21 CFR 102 / 101).
European Union — EFSA
Permitted food; covered by Fruit Juices Directive 2001/112/EC.
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