*written by Andrew Akhaphong, Mackenthun's Fine Foods Registered & Licensed Dietitian Grab a glass of Florida's Natural® Orange Juice, your Dietitian's Choice for $2.99 each on select varieties, 52 oz cartons. How is Orange Juice Made?Making orange juice should sound simple right? It is basically the extraction of orange juice from orange fruit, whether that involves squeezing the oranges or using a device such as a juicer. In the commercial setting, it is much more than that. Between 2020 and 2021, Americans have consumed approximately 741,000,000 gallons of orange juice! To keep up with the demand of orange juice consumption, juice manufacturers need to find ways to improve shelf life and reduce risk of foodborne illness of orange juice through the process of pasteurization. The chart below depicts how juice from concentrate and juice not from concentrate goes through that process. Fortification of Orange JuiceThe World Health Organization defines the process of fortification as the practice of purposely adding in additional nutrients, or, increasing specific nutrients, to reduce health risks of consumers using the product and improving nutritional quality. An example of fortification include
Orange juice, being one of the most common food items to be consumed, can be available fortified with calcium and Vitamin D, two nutrients that are not naturally high or found in oranges. The predominant age group for orange juice consumption are children 4 to 18 years of age, and persons older than 65. These two groups are at the highest risk for bone disorders; thus, the need for fortification. A common misconception, for example, is the thought that milk is a natural source of Vitamin D; however, it is not. Throughout the years Vitamin D has been shown to increase the absorption of calcium. In addition, most Midwesterners are deficient in Vitamin D which makes fortified orange juice an additional source. Vitamin D also supports the immune system, thyroid health, and alleviate mood complications of depression. Additional Benefits of Orange JuiceOrange juice comes in many different pulp forms. They include...
Many dislike pulp for its texture; however, it provides many nutritional benefits. Pulp acts as a source of insoluble fiber. Insoluble fiber, basically indigestible fiber, forms the bulk of our bowel movements. Insoluble fiber also helps reduce hunger pangs, support weight loss, and reduces risk for gut disorders and gut cancers. Potassium is a mineral that is high in orange juice. We are often told we need to reduce sodium to support healthy blood pressure; however, potassium is also equally as important. When potassium levels are low, our kidney does not filter out much sodium from our blood into our urine; thus, increasing blood pressure. The more potassium we eat, the more sodium we lose through urination. Potassium also eases stress off of our blood vessels, relaxing them, improving blood pressure. In addition, potassium may reduce the risks for muscle spasms. Of course, be cautious if you have aFib (irregular heart beat) as too much potassium (and too little potassium) can complicate or increase risk for aFib. Orange Juice ChickenBy Sherrie M., AllRecipes.com https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/22832/orange-juice-chicken/ Ingredients - 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - 2 tablespoons prepared Dijon-style mustard - ½ cup chopped onion - ½ cup packed brown sugar, divided - 2 cups orange juice - 2 tablespoons butter - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Directions 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). 2. Place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread mustard evenly over the chicken and sprinkle with chopped onion. Coat lightly with 1/4 cup of the brown sugar and pour in enough orange juice to cover chicken. Add butter on top. 3. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, then remove leftover sauce from baking dish and pour into a saucepan. Sprinkle chicken with remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar and return to oven. 4. Whisk flour into sauce in saucepan. Add any leftover orange juice and heat on high until the sauce thickens. Remove chicken from oven and place on a serving dish; pour sauce over the chicken or into a gravy boat, and serve. Sources:
https://www.statista.com/statistics/297320/us-fruit-juice-consumption/ https://www.who.int/health-topics/food-fortification
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