FDA Considering Lowering Sugar Content to Determine What Is 'Orange Juice'

FDA considering lowering sugar content to determine what is 'orange juice'

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a proposed rule to change what qualifies as “orange juice” in response to industry requests. The proposal still needs to be finalized, but the FDA wants to modernize regulations that would better reflect the modern orange crop. The proposal centers on the sugar content in orange juice, or what is known as “Brix levels.” Modern citrus does not produce as much sugar as citrus in years past. Th…

FPSA - FDA Proposes Amended SOI for Pasteurized Orange Juice to Address Modern Grower Challenges

FDA has issued a proposed rule to amend the Standard of Identity (SOI) for orange juice, reducing the minimum Brix requirement from 10.5 percent to 10 percent. This addresses modern agricultural challenges making it difficult for manufacturers to meet Brix content requirements. Read MoreThe post FDA Proposes Amended SOI for Pasteurized Orange Juice to Address Modern Grower Challenges appeared first on FPSA.