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Nutrition labels are the roadmaps to a healthy diet and lifestyle, providing valuable information about ingredients in foods and beverages. Learning to properly read a nutrition label can help you make informed decisions about maintaining a balanced diet.

For more information on nutrition labels, visit the following link to the  Canadian Food Inspection Agency

 



100 Percent Juice Nutrition Labels

At left is a typical nutrition label with common ingredients for 100 percent juice. Not all 100 percent juices contain these ingredients, so be sure to read the label of your favorite beverage for its ingredients.

One hundred percent juices may contain the following ingredients:

1. Water
Base of juices.

2. Juice Concentrate
Juice that was manufactured as a frozen concentrate and later reconstituted.

3. Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant preservative and flavoring agent that also can serve as a vitamin enhancer.

 

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