Your OJ May Soon Have a Little Less Sugar, if FDA Rule Is Enacted

Your OJ may soon have a little less sugar, if FDA rule is enacted

The FDA proposed a new regulation on Tuesday that would lower the Brix requirement, which measures the sugar and other dissolved solid content of a liquid.

FDA, USDA announce proposed rule for the modernization of orange juice regulations to benefit American growers

The current Brix standard has been challenging for U.S. growers to meet due to severe weather and other factors. Many have had to rely on imports to comply with the regulation.

Your orange juice may soon have a little less sugar, if FDA rule is enacted

Orange juice has been criticized for its sugar content, and possible regulations could lower the levels. Experts share their stance on the beverage.

FDA Proposes Rule Change Backed by Sen. Moody to Support Florida Citrus Growers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a rule to lower the required sugar content in pasteurized orange juice. This change is expected to help Florida citrus growers who are struggling with declining yields due to disease and extreme weather. Under the proposed rule, the minimum Brix level—a measure of soluble sugar content—in […] The post FDA Proposes Rule Change Backed by Sen. Moody to Support Florida Citrus Growers appeared …

The FDA Wants to Change the Definition of Orange Juice for the First Time in 60 Years

Look out for more sugar or water and less fruit.Food & Wine / Getty ImagesIn late July, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its plans to both revoke or propose to revoke 52 food standards, including several "standards of identity," after it said it found them to be "obsolete." And now, that may include orange juice, too. Here's what this means for your morning glass of juice and beyond. First, what is a food standard of identity? As…

FDA Proposes Change to Orange Juice Standard to Support Domestic Growers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed updating the federal standard of identity for pasteurized orange juice in a move officials say could benefit American citrus growers and reduce reliance on imported fruit. The proposal would lower the minimum required Brix level — a measure of dissolved sugar content — in pasteurized orange juice from 10.5 percent to 10 percent. According to the FDA, the adjustment would…