Healthy eating habits start from a young age, and educational centers play a fundamental role in the relationship that children develop with food. Providing access to fresh fruits and nutritious beverages can help students discover natural flavors and promote healthier choices even outside the classroom.
At Zumex, we believe that freshly squeezed orange juice can complement a balanced school diet, combining valuable nutritional intake with an experience that brings students closer to natural fruit.

Natural orange juice offers much more than excellent taste. Made exclusively from oranges, with no added sugars, it provides essential nutrients that contribute to children's growth and well-being.
Vitamin C: contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system, collagen formation, and iron absorption.
Potassium: supports the normal functioning of muscles and the nervous system and helps maintain healthy blood pressure.
Folate: plays an important role in cell growth and the formation of new cells.
Natural fruit compounds: orange juice also contains plant compounds, including flavonoids.
According to the nutritional information compiled in Zumex's educational guide, a serving of 100 ml (3.4 fluid ounces) of freshly squeezed orange juice provides approximately 46 calories and 52.5 mg of vitamin C, although values may vary depending on the oranges used.

While whole fruit remains the preferred option due to its fiber content, 100% natural juice can complement a balanced diet when consumed in adequate amounts.
In the United States, the National School Lunch Program (National School Lunch Program) of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) recognizes 100% fruit juice as a valid option within the fruit offerings of school menus.
According to USDA guidelines, juice cannot account for more than half of the weekly fruit offerings, ensuring that students also have access to whole fruit.
For educational centers, incorporating freshly squeezed juice represents an opportunity to diversify menus with a naturally flavored beverage and support healthy eating initiatives.
Additionally, it offers an educational experience: watching how oranges are transformed into juice helps children connect the beverages they consume with their natural ingredients.
Nutrition is essential, but so is operational efficiency. School cafeterias must serve a large number of students during limited breakfast and lunch periods.
Zumex professional juicers facilitate practical and efficient freshly squeezed juice service, thanks to their quick extraction, consistent quality, and ease of use.
From K–12 cafeterias to university cafes, Zumex solutions can adapt to different volumes of service and spaces, helping catering teams incorporate fresh juice into their daily operations.

Our experience includes educational settings such as Tufts University, in Massachusetts, an example of how professional juicing technology can be integrated into university catering services.
A freshly squeezed juice station can be much more than a beverage service. It can be part of an educational center's commitment to nutritional education, fresh ingredients, and positive eating experiences.
With Zumex, educational institutions can bring students the authentic taste of freshly squeezed oranges while maintaining simple and efficient catering operations.
Because a better eating experience today can inspire healthier habits tomorrow.
Discover Zumex professional juicing solutions for your school, college, or university campus.