Pasteurized Orange Juice
Pasteurized orange juice is a whole-fruit juice with high vitamin C content; FDA standard of identity defined under 21 CFR 146.140. Pasteurization improves microbial safety per FDA Juice HACCP.
What it is
Orange juice that has been heat-treated to destroy pathogens and extend shelf life.
Beverage; ingredient in mixed juices, baked goods, marinades.
Why it's flagged
- high natural sugar
- pesticide residues regulated
What regulators actually say
"Pasteurized orange juice is the food prepared from unfermented juice obtained from mature oranges ... heat treated."
"FDA's juice HACCP regulation ensures the safe and sanitary processing of juice products."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Standard of identity under 21 CFR 146.140; juice HACCP under 21 CFR 120.
European Union — EFSA
Permitted; fruit juice composition under Directive 2001/112/EC.
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