In fact, our son Corban found he greatly preferred it to any of the 100% apple juice brands (all made from concentrate) that I used to dilute with water to reduce the sugar content. No concentrate, no added sugars, no preservatives, no coloring.Īnd because North Coast Organic’s juice is fresh pressed and not from concentrate, the addition of water does not take away from the pure, crisp flavor. The only thing added to their Apple Juice Kid’s Drink is filtered water.

The pressed juice goes through a heat exchanger for pasteurization, then is bottled on the bottling line. A juice press takes most of the pulp out, then a light filtration is used to remove some of the sediment. They are washed and sorted, then finely chopped in a grinder. Most apple juice concentrate is imported to the US from China, where farms are known for their pollution and excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides.īut North Coast Organic sources all their apples from organic growers in California, Oregon, Arizona, and right here in Washington.Īpples are delivered to their processing plant in California Monday through Saturday. How North Coast Organic Makes Their Apple Juice Drink This is why it’s important to really read those ingredient labels. That’s because this apple juice drink is unlike any juice drink currently available. I know, it’s confusing, right? After telling you doctors recommend avoiding anything not labeled 100% juice, I’m recommending a juice “drink”. But Aren’t We Supposed to Avoid Juice “Drinks”? This gives their apple juice drink 45% less sugar than 100% apple juice. North Coast Organic’s Kid’s Juice Drink is a reduced sugar beverage made from fresh-pressed apples and filtered water. I’m so excited that we got a sneak peek (and taste!) of their solution. So, the company began to work on a way to make their juices more accessible to everyone. They heard from many consumers who loved their pressed, not from concentrate, and additive-free apple juice but not the high level of natural sugars from the apples. This is why North Coast Organic decided it was time to shake up the juice industry. But an 8oz serving of a typical 100% apple juice from concentrate can have as much as 28 grams of sugar! New Kid’s Organic Apple Juice Drink Never From Concentrate Kids ages 2-15 should have less than 25 grams of sugar a day, according to the American Heart Association. Most of these beverages have added sugar.īut even 100% juice still has large amounts of sugar. This is why doctors recommend sticking with 100% juice, and avoiding things labeled as a “juice drink” or “cocktail”. With so many kids in America drinking 16 ounces (or more) of juice each day, the biggest concern is the massive amount of sugar children are taking in. I was pretty shocked by this because I always assumed that 100% juice was just pure juice! Apparently concentrating the juice can also reduce the flavor, which is why they have to add flavor back in. Not only that, but even 100% juice from concentrate can have flavor and color additives. But the high heat required for making apple juice concentrate can also reduce the nutritional value of the juice itself.

This reduces cost for packing, storage, and shipping. What is Apple Juice Concentrate?Īpple juice concentrate is made by removing most of the water from the pressed juice of apples. But even then, 100% apple juice is typically made from apple juice concentrate (and can still have added ingredients like ascorbic acid).

For instance, many kid’s juice drinks are sweetened with extra juices, and have additives such as ascorbic acid, citric acid, and other unknown “natural flavors”.įor an apple juice to be labeled as “juice” it must be 100% juice. It’s important to read your food labels carefully, especially when it comes to juice. While the American Academy of Pediatrics does say that a serving of juice can replace a serving of fruit, they also lay out some warnings. Many parents see apple juice as a great option for getting a serving, or two, of fruit into kids each day. You all know I love my research, and I have been pretty impressed as I’ve looked into what makes North Coast Organic stand out. While North Coast Organic is paying us to write this post, I agreed to partner with them because I really love their products and am so impressed with their dedication to health, quality, and sustainability. But are apple juice and pouches actually good for them? And how does their production impact the environment? We’ve been diving into those questions, and are excited to share the answers with you. This is a sponsored post for North Coast Organic through Kitchen PLAY.Īs parents we all know kids will happily drink as much apple juice, and eat as many fruit and veggie pouches, as they can get their hands on.

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