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[Apple juice nutritional profile].
N N Ivanova1, L M Khomich1, I B Perova2
1Non-Commercial Organization «Russian Union of Juice Producers» (RSPS), Moscow.
Voprosy Pitaniia
|January 30, 2019
Summary
Fruit and vegetable consumption is low in Russia, but juices can help. Apple juice is rich in essential nutrients like potassium, chromium, and hydroxycinnamic acids, contributing significantly to daily intake.
Area of Science:
- Nutritional Science
- Food Chemistry
Context:
- Fruit and vegetable intake in Russia falls short of recommended dietary levels.
- Fruit and vegetable juices offer a viable method to supplement nutrient deficiencies.
- The Russian Union of Juice Producers (RSPS) has collected extensive data on juice composition since 2010.
Purpose:
- To assess the nutritional contribution of juices to the Russian diet.
- To analyze the content of nutritive and biologically active substances in industrial apple juice.
- To update and expand existing reference data on juice composition.
Summary:
- Industrial apple juice contains 30 nutritive and biologically active substances.
- Key micronutrients and bioactive compounds include potassium, chromium, and hydroxycinnamic acids.
- A 250 ml serving provides significant daily percentages for potassium (8%), chromium (12.5%), hydroxycinnamic acids (150%), and pectins (15% in non-clarified juices).
Impact:
- Highlights apple juice as a valuable source of essential micronutrients and bioactive compounds.
- Provides data to support the role of juices in addressing dietary gaps.
- Informs consumers and health professionals about the nutritional benefits of apple juice.
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