MANDARIN ORANGES IN 100% FRUIT JUICE

Common questions

Is MANDARIN ORANGES IN 100% FRUIT JUICE healthy?

MANDARIN ORANGES IN 100% FRUIT JUICE scores 85/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This product consists of minimally processed mandarin oranges in 100% fruit juice, which retains most of its natural nutritional value.

How processed is MANDARIN ORANGES IN 100% FRUIT JUICE?

MANDARIN ORANGES IN 100% FRUIT JUICE is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive MANDARIN ORANGES IN 100% FRUIT JUICE's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Mandarin Oranges, 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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MANDARIN ORANGES IN 100% FRUIT JUICE

Dole
85 Excellent

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Dole Packaged Foods, LLC
Category Canned Foods
Summary

This product consists of minimally processed mandarin oranges in 100% fruit juice, which retains most of its natural nutritional value. The use of natural fruit juices and ascorbic acid for color retention ensures a clean label with no harmful additives. The product's low processing level and absence of artificial ingredients contribute to its high rating.

Key ingredients 6

Mandarin Oranges
Good

Whole fruit providing dietary fiber, vitamin C, and beneficial antioxidants.

Ascorbic Acid
Good

Vitamin C — beneficial even when serving as a preservative.

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White Grape Juice
Neutral

Used as a natural sweet liquid base instead of syrup, but contributes concentrated fruit sugars.

Water
Neutral

Essential for dilution and hydration, with no physiological drawbacks.

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Lemon Juice
Neutral

Used in small amounts for tartness and natural preservation.

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Citric Acid
Neutral

Common organic acid used for tartness and pH balance.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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