Apple juice

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Common questions

Is Apple juice healthy?

Apple juice scores 63/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This apple juice is primarily made from apple juice concentrate, which retains some natural sugars and vitamins but lacks the fiber found in whole apples.

How processed is Apple juice?

Apple juice is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

Which ingredients drive Apple juice's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Apple Juice from Concentrate, Juice Concentrate, Ascorbic Acid count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Apple juice

63 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

$15.96 · 8 fl oz · pack of 24 · $0.08 / fluid ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Juice
Summary

This apple juice is primarily made from apple juice concentrate, which retains some natural sugars and vitamins but lacks the fiber found in whole apples. The product is moderately processed, with added ascorbic and citric acids serving as preservatives and flavor enhancers. While it does not contain harmful additives or excessive added sugars, the concentration process and lack of fiber slightly reduce its nutritional profile.

Key ingredients 5

Apple Juice from Concentrate
Good

This ingredient provides natural apple flavor and nutrients, making the juice tasty and nutritious.

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Juice Concentrate
Good

Juice concentrate adds concentrated fruit flavor, enhancing the natural sweetness of the product.

Ascorbic Acid
Good

Ascorbic acid acts as an antioxidant, helping to preserve the freshness and vitamin C content of the juice.

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Water
Neutral

Water is the base of the formulation — inert.

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Citric Acid
Neutral

Common acidulant and preservative — safe at typical use levels, neither beneficial nor harmful.

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Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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