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US researchers compared, for the first time, 100%
fruit juices with sugar-sweetened beverages such as cola and lemonade.
The researchers, including from Emory University in Atlanta and Cornell University in New York, said: "These results suggest higher consumption of sugary beverages, including
fruit juice, is associated with increased mortality.
Standard
fruit juices often are produced from concentrate, and may include added preservatives.
And I think pure
fruit juice is definitely the way to go.'
'Most commercial juices are processed and lack nutrition, but cold-pressed
fruit juices are packed with vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients that are good for you,' says James Khoza of the South African Chefs Association.
While flavour and shelf-life were not found to be influential attributes to the price of
fruit juice in most of the above empirical studies, consumer preferences for it vary by country.
The researchers said it was a good idea to drink only one small glass of
fruit juice a day.
The CCP conducted an inquiry after receiving a formal complaint that various
fruit juice manufactures were running deceptive marketing campaigns for their products containing claims such as '100% Pure and Natural,' 'Rich in Vitamins' and 'No added sugar, colours or preservatives.'
In addition, no more than 4 ounces of
fruit juice per day should be given to toddlers aged 1-3 years, and no more than 4-6 ounces to children aged 4-6 years.
In the past, the American Academy of Pediatrics had advised parents to avoid 100 per cent
fruit juice for babies younger than 6 months.