ABSTRACT

Citrus fruits are one of the most consumed fruit products in the world due to their appealing organoleptic characteristics and nourishing value. Among them, orange juice is the most widely consumed. Actually, fresh orange consumption is declining in the developed countries, and is being replaced by orange juice consumption since juice is a product that offers many advantages in the lifestyles of people who are health conscious, demand convenience, and place a premium on food safety [1].