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Goya Juice

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Is Goya Juice healthy?

Goya Juice scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This juice contains beneficial lemon juice concentrate, which provides vitamin C and antioxidants.

How processed is Goya Juice?

Goya Juice is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Goya Juice's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, LEMON OIL counts in its favor; SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), SODIUM BISULFITE (PRESERVATIVE) are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Goya Juice

Goya
60 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

$13.99 · 32 oz · $0.44 / ounce
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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by Goya Foods, Inc.
Category Juice
Summary

This juice contains beneficial lemon juice concentrate, which provides vitamin C and antioxidants. However, it also includes sodium benzoate and sodium bisulfite as preservatives, which are controversial due to potential health concerns, such as forming benzene or causing allergic reactions. The processing level and presence of these preservatives limit the overall healthiness of the product.

Key ingredients 5

LEMON OIL
Good

Lemon oil provides a natural lemon aroma and flavor, making the juice more appealing and flavorful.

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FILTERED WATER
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE)
Bad

Sodium benzoate is used to preserve the juice, but some consumers prefer to avoid artificial preservatives in their diet.

SODIUM BISULFITE (PRESERVATIVE)
Bad

Sodium bisulfite helps prevent spoilage but may cause sensitivities in some individuals and is considered a synthetic additive.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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