-how they make it

-Added vitamins and minerals

Some orange juices have added vitamins and minerals in them. According to my taste buds, these added vitamins and minerals take away from the great taste of the orange juice. I personally don't like them and I try to stay away from them as much as possible.

-FAQs

What ingredients are in orange juice? 100% orange juice is made only from oranges. There are no added sugars or preservatives.

Is it better to eat a whole orange than drink a glass of orange juice? The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that the majority of your fruit servings come from whole fruit. While fresh oranges do provide more fiber, 100 percent orange juice counts as a fruit serving and a glass of 100 percent orange juice is a healthy and convenient way to help meet the daily recommendations for fruits and vegetables. An 8-ounce serving of orange juice is an excellent source of vitamin C and provides at least 100 percent of the Daily Value for this important antioxidant. Additionally, an 8-ounce serving of 100 percent orange juice is a good source of important nutrients such as thiamin, potassium and folate.

How is orange juice processed? The basic principle of orange juice processing is similar to how you make orange juice at home. Oranges are washed and the juice is extracted by squeezing the oranges. Seeds and particles are strained out. Orange juice is pasteurized to ensure food safety.

What is the difference between a "not-from-concentrate" and "from concentrate" orange juice? The difference is how the fruit is processed. "Not-from-concentrate" means the fruit is squeezed, the juice is pasteurized and chilled, blended for consistent quality and taste, then packaged in cartons or safe-stored for packaging at a later date. "From-concentrate" means the fruit is squeezed and the water is evaporated, which produces a concentrated form similar to what you see in the frozen food department. The water is added back, the juice is pasteurized and packaged.