Mangosteen Juice Processing And Additives - The Real Truth Exposed
Pasteurization and the Finished Juice
Many bottled juices are pasteurized using batch or flash methods. This treatment reduces harmful microbes and helps the unopened juice keep longer.(1), (2) The time and temperature used can affect the juice’s flavor, color, and nutrients.(3), (4) Once opened, the juice can still spoil and should be stored according to the label’s directions.
Read the Sugar Information
Bottled mangosteen drinks can contain sugars from juice as well as added sugars. Our capsules contain no added sugar. People managing diabetes should check the total carbohydrate and total sugars per serving and account for the serving size.(5)
Know What Is in the Blend
A finished mangosteen juice drink may combine mangosteen with other juices and water. A premium price does not tell you how much mangosteen the bottle contains. Read the percentage-juice declaration and ingredients rather than judging the blend by its name alone.(7)
What Additives Do
The taste of a bottled mangosteen juice drink may come partly from other fruit juices and added flavorings. Citric acid can add tartness and help control acidity. Sodium benzoate is a preservative, not a flavoring. In some beverages containing both benzoate and vitamin C, very small amounts of benzene can form, particularly with exposure to heat or light. Benzene is a carcinogen.(6)
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FDA, What You Need to Know About Juice Safety — pasteurization and harmful bacteria
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Additional study for flavor: Timmermans et al., Foods (2022), thermal treatment and orange juice flavor
View original source ↗ - 05Research & guidanceCDC, Carb Counting — sugars, drinks, and blood glucoseView source
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CDC, Carb Counting — sugars, drinks, and blood glucose
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FDA, Questions and Answers on Benzene in Beverages — benzoates, vitamin C, and benzene
View original source ↗ - 07Research & guidance21 CFR 101.30: Percentage Juice Declarations and Juice From ConcentrateView source
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21 CFR 101.30: Percentage Juice Declarations and Juice From Concentrate
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