In the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, juice concentrate suppliers are getting a spotlight these days, because people understand that juice concentrate is a great source of Vitamins C and other minerals that can boost the immune system.
But, the question remains, is it really healthy to drink it? Read further to know the answer.
What is a juice concentrate?
It is basically a fruit juice but most of the water it has is no longer there because of the extraction. The vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients that will be extracted depends on the type of the extraction.
On the other hand, the word “concentrate” often leaves everyone a question: Is it good or bad for their health? To answer this question, read number two.
How is it made?
To create a juice concentrate, the supplier says they always ensure to thoroughly wash and scrub the fruits before they can crush, blend, and other methods for it to produce pulps.
Next is that they try to extract and evaporate the water as much as possible until its texture becomes syrupy. They often do not add sweeteners like high-fructose corn syrup, but they always ensure to remove harmful microbes, because it helps prolong shelf life.
Types of juice concentrate
Fruit concentrate: Mostly the following:
Calamansi
Sour Plum
Orange
Mango
Pink Guava
Lemon
Grains and plants:
Wheat Grass
Barley
Water Chestnut
Nutritional Values
As written on number one, the nutritional value of juice concentrated varies depending on what type of juice the supplier uses, They sometimes include additives just like with rose cordial syrup, which is also becoming popular in the neighbouring countries of Singapore.
