ABSTRACT
Fruit juice is a fruit liquid or liquid extract of the fruit that is commonly consumed as a beverage or used as an ingredient or avoring in foods. Fruit juice is prepared by mechanically squeezing or macerating the fruit without the application of heat or solvents. Juice from fresh fruits may be prepared in the home using a variety of hand or electric juicers whereas many commercial juices are ltered to remove ber or pulp. Fruit juices are globally accepted as healthy and nourishing foods owing to their richness in vitamins (especially ascorbic acid [vitamin C]), polyphenols, and avonoids contributing to good antioxidant properties, their low sodium level, and minimal fat content (Anonymous, 2013; MEYED, 2013; Tokus¸og˘lu and Hall, 2011).
