Apple juice is a fruit juice made by the maceration and pressing of apples. The resulting expelled juice may be further treated by enzymatic and centrifugal clarification to remove the starch and pectin, which holds fine particulate in suspension, and then pasteurized for packaging in glass, metal or aseptic processing system containers, or further treated by dehydration processes to a concentrate.
Food Property | Type | Description |
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Flavor Profile | Sweet | Apple juice is known for its natural sweetness derived from the fruit itself. |
Sour | Some apple juices may have a hint of sourness depending on the variety of apples used. | |
Texture | Moisture | Apple juice typically has a high moisture content due to being a liquid product. |
Nutritional Value | Macronutrients | Apple juice contains carbohydrates from the sugars naturally found in apples. |
Micronutrients | Apple juice may contain some vitamins and minerals from the apples, such as vitamin C. | |
Color | Natural Pigments | Apple juice can have a light golden or amber color, depending on the type of apples used. |
Aroma | Volatile Compounds | Apple juice has a distinct aroma that comes from the apples themselves and may vary slightly depending on the variety. |
Chemical Composition | Acidity/Alkalinity (pH) | Apple juice is slightly acidic, with a pH typically ranging from 3.5 to 4.0. |
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