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With over 1.6 billion metric tons sold globally per year, orange juice is the most popular fruit juice in the world. It’s as delicious as it is nutritious, making it an excellent addition to your healthy snack and beverage offerings.
With Zumex commercial juicers, adding freshly squeezed OJ to your menu has never been easier. But you might be wondering, is orange juice good for you?
Let’s dive into the health benefits and key considerations for adding a citrus juicer to your hotel, restaurant, grocery store, or commercial kitchen.
Bottled juice and fruit-flavored beverages often contain preservatives and added sugars, including high fructose corn syrup. Artificial coloring may also be added to make it a more vibrant shade of orange. Food packaging can be deceptive, so even if it states “made with real fruit juice” it may only have a small percentage of orange juice. Consumers are catching on, and reading labels before they buy.
That said, many bottled juices are 100% real fruit. The debate regarding the nutritional value of 100% real fruit bottled juices vs. freshly squeezed juices is ongoing. Some say the nutrient value degrades slightly when juice is bottled, while other sources claim the difference in nutritional value is minimal.
Perception is reality, and many health-conscious consumers believe fresh is best.
You might also be wondering if orange juice pulp is good for you. Pulp-free citrus juice contains less fiber. As a high-sugar beverage, this consideration is extremely important.
One of the key advantages of consuming naturally derived sugars over synthetic sugars is because of the added fiber. Fiber slows down digestion so that nutrients are better absorbed by your body. Without the pulp, fruit juices are digested rapidly. This causes a spike in blood sugar.
According to PubMed, the pulp in orange juice contains both soluble and insoluble dietary fiber. In total, about 5% of your daily fiber intake. Juicing fresh, the pulp remains.
PubMed also outlines that 8 ounces of orange juice contains over 30 vitamins and minerals. Some bottled juices are fortified to include a higher percentage of essential nutrients, most often calcium and vitamin D.
"Orange Juice Nutrition Facts." National Institutes of Health, 2021.
Orange juice is a good addition to your healthy snack category. Many people drink OJ every day to get their daily dose of vitamin C. Some only drink it during cold and flu season, when traveling, or when they want a healthy morning or mid-day snack. No matter when you drink your fresh juice, it contributes to your daily hydration.
Los consumidores preocupados por su salud saben cómo personalizar su dieta diaria para garantizar una nutrición equilibrada. Para muchos, los zumos son la forma de darse un capricho sin culpa.
Although it’s a popular choice when you’re not feeling well, is orange juice good for you when you’re sick? It’s high in immunity-boosting vitamin C, so yes it is!
The healthiest juice is freshly squeezed or bottled orange juice that is 100% pure. Health-conscious consumers may also inquire about where you source your oranges, and they may prefer organic. So, be sure to factor the price of organic oranges into your decision.
Healthline identifies the top 5 ways orange juice may benefit your health:
Zumex offers professional juicers perfect for restaurants and bars. Our juicers offer fresh-squeezed citrus options beyond just oranges. They are perfect for creating signature cocktails, mocktails, or offering a healthy, made-to-order juice option alongside meals.
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