Which is Better - Fresh Fruits or Fresh Juice?
Tim Klein
2026-03-19
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The sun rays penetrating through the window and the vacation atmosphere encourage us to satisfy our thirst with a deliciously tasting freshly squeezed juice. Can consuming juices have health benefits? Can juice replace the intake of fruits?
Distinctions among juices, reconstituted juices, and nectars concerning composition and quality
The current Directive of the European Parliament and Council of 19 April 2012 precisely defines what juices and nectars are and the list of additives that can be added by the producer. It is important to highlight the significant differences among drinks, juices, and fruit nectars. The drink may (but does not have to) contain fruit juice and, unlike nectares and juices, it may contain preservatives, artificial colours, and sweeteners. Such products should not be included in the diet. The best choice is always fruit juice, as the addition of sugar and sweeteners to fruit juices is prohibited. Fruit juice is a product made from the edible parts of fruit from healthy, ripe, fresh, or chilled fruits. Reconstituted juice from concentrated juice is made by adding water to concentrated juice (adding sugar, sweeteners, or honey is prohibited). Nectar is made by adding water to concentrated juices, fruit juices, or reconstituted fruit juice from concentrated juice with or without the addition of sugar or honey. In the case of juices and nectars, the addition of natural flavourings, vitamins and minerals, pulp, and tissue is allowed. It is forbidden to add colourings and preservatives to juices and nectars. However, juices and nectars contain naturally occurring sugar from fruits, which is a source of energy.
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