Common questions

Is apple juice healthy?

apple juice scores 95/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. This apple juice is made from pressed apples and ascorbic acid, indicating minimal processing and a clean ingredient list.

How processed is apple juice?

apple juice is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive apple juice's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pressed Apples, 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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Name: apple juice
Brand: innocent

innocent

Excellent

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2

Harmful ingredients 0

Owned by The Coca-Cola Company

Category Juice

Summary

This apple juice is made from pressed apples and ascorbic acid, indicating minimal processing and a clean ingredient list. The natural sugars present are from the fruit itself, and there are no added sugars or artificial additives. The use of ascorbic acid helps preserve the juice without compromising its nutritional quality, making it a healthy beverage choice.

Key ingredients 2

Pressed Apples

Good

Provides natural fruit goodness and flavor.

Ascorbic Acid

Good

Vitamin C — beneficial even when serving as a preservative.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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