Your comment inspired me to research this topic further. I will be writing a second post with additional information, so please return to my blog when it is posted.

Having said that, let me briefly describe what I found.

In the Tropicana Pure Premium Healthy Kids OJ that we use, the only added ingredients are: FruitCal(a proprietary compound), Beta Carotene, Vitamin E acetate and Vitamin D3.

FruitCal is a chemical compound called Calcium Citrate Malate (CCM). Research has shown that calcium absorption from this compound is very high. It is derived from calcium hydroxide, citric acid (from citrus fruits) and malic acid (from apples). The main purpose of adding this, I think, is to increase calcium absorption and not provide added vitamin C.

Since there is added Vitamin D3, the overall nutritional value is very high from the point of view of calcium absorption.

I agree with your point about sugar. That is why, probably it is not a good idea to consume more than 1 8oz serving per day.

Your comment inspired me to research this topic further. I will be writing a second post with additional information, so please return to my blog when it is posted.

Having said that, let me briefly describe what I found.

In the Tropicana Pure Premium Healthy Kids OJ that we use, the only added ingredients are: FruitCal(a proprietary compound), Beta Carotene, Vitamin E acetate and Vitamin D3.

FruitCal is a chemical compound called Calcium Citrate Malate (CCM). Research has shown that calcium absorption from this compound is very high. It is derived from calcium hydroxide, citric acid (from citrus fruits) and malic acid (from apples). The main purpose of adding this, I think, is to increase calcium absorption and not provide added vitamin C.

Since there is added Vitamin D3, the overall nutritional value is very high from the point of view of calcium absorption.

I agree with your point about sugar. That is why, probably it is not a good idea to consume more than 1 8oz serving per day.

1. Pasteurization – kills the friendly bacteria, it also greatly diminishes the nutrient content: 66 percent loss of vitamins A, D and E. Vitamin C loss usually exceeds 50 percent. Heat affects water soluble vitamins and can make them 38 percent to 80 percent less effective. Any nutrients added after pasteurization could be synthetic.
2. Ascorbic acid, Vitamin C, or Citric Acid added to juice allows manufacturers to claim that the drink will give your child “100 percent vitamin C.” This health claim, however, can mask its sugary content and hides the fact that other essential nutrients are not included.
3. Citric Acid – The citric acids found in fruit drinks can be more erosive than hydrochloric or sulfuric acid. These acids found, along with the refined sugar in soda, promote tooth erosion which wears away the hard part of the teeth, or the enamel. Once tooth enamel is lost, it’s gone forever. They found that rats had more tooth decay from these commercial juices than they did from soda pop, which is loaded with sugar.
4. Soy – Have you ever wondered why processed orange juice stays cloudy, why the solids do not settle? This is because soy protein combined with soluble pectin is added, and this keeps the juice permanently cloudy. It might be interesting to know, for those of you who are allergic to soy.

Freshly squeezed juice contains more vitamin C than “made from concentrate” canned or frozen juices.

1. Pasteurization – kills the friendly bacteria, it also greatly diminishes the nutrient content: 66 percent loss of vitamins A, D and E. Vitamin C loss usually exceeds 50 percent. Heat affects water soluble vitamins and can make them 38 percent to 80 percent less effective. Any nutrients added after pasteurization could be synthetic.
2. Ascorbic acid, Vitamin C, or Citric Acid added to juice allows manufacturers to claim that the drink will give your child “100 percent vitamin C.” This health claim, however, can mask its sugary content and hides the fact that other essential nutrients are not included.
3. Citric Acid – The citric acids found in fruit drinks can be more erosive than hydrochloric or sulfuric acid. These acids found, along with the refined sugar in soda, promote tooth erosion which wears away the hard part of the teeth, or the enamel. Once tooth enamel is lost, it’s gone forever. They found that rats had more tooth decay from these commercial juices than they did from soda pop, which is loaded with sugar.
4. Soy – Have you ever wondered why processed orange juice stays cloudy, why the solids do not settle? This is because soy protein combined with soluble pectin is added, and this keeps the juice permanently cloudy. It might be interesting to know, for those of you who are allergic to soy.

Freshly squeezed juice contains more vitamin C than “made from concentrate” canned or frozen juices.

Your point about fruit juices in general is very valid. Even if there is no added sugar, they are still quite poor in overall nutrition value.

Your point about fruit juices in general is very valid. Even if there is no added sugar, they are still quite poor in overall nutrition value.