PhD in Nutrition Public Health and UOC Postgraduate Professor of Nutrition and Health, Anna Bachhas insured. vitamin C from fruit juice of orange maintained as “perfect” for several hours, thus denying the belief that they disappear at “high speed” when they get bored.
And the thing is, though it may become more bitter as time goes on, it is essentially a sensory substance, rather than a nutritional contribution, as there must be a significant reduction in production of this vitamin. resort to extreme conditions like heating water more than 100 degrees Celsius.
In the case of packaged fruit juice, the squeezed fruit is immediately pasteurized and packaged aseptically, helping to preserve its natural nutritional values and quality. The expert, who is part of the initiative, said: “Through its processing and packaging, the juice ensures that the vitamin content is preserved when it comes time to consume.” “Juice, Seriously”It is promoted by the European Juice Association and the Spanish Juice Producers Association.
In addition, the packaging preserve juice to protect it from the effects of heat, air and light and to help preserve its natural properties. To preserve the quality and quality of the juice over time, juice manufacturers use appropriate production methods and technologies, such as pasteurization, to eliminate microorganisms that can alter the juice.
pasteurization Orange juice is a mild heat treatment where previously deaerated juice is rapidly heated to 96 degrees Celsius, this temperature is maintained for a few seconds, and then rapidly cooled to guarantee a safe and high quality product. The juice is then aseptically placed in containers protected from light and air, which helps preserve flavor, color and nutrients without the need to add preservatives.
Orange juice, daily source of vitamins
Orange juice, daily source of vitamins
Like all fruit, orange juice consists of about 10 percent natural sugars from the fruit itself (fructose, sucrose, and glucose) and The remaining 90 percent is water.Vitamin C, folate, potassium and other vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.
A glass of orange juice contains more than 50 percent of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C and only 3 percent of calories On a recommended diet of 2,000 calories per day for a woman.
In particular, vitamin C helps reduce fatigue and fatigue And it is a natural preservative. Its consumption increases the absorption of iron from sources other than meat, and is also necessary for the structure of bones, cartilage, muscles and blood vessels, and helps protect capillaries and gums.