Changes in California Naval Orange Juice during Commercial Debittering

Abstract

ABSTRACT The nutritional and compositional changes (via adulteration screenings) in California navel orange juice during commercial debittering using a hydrophilic absorbent were studied. Both reconstituted and freshly extracted juices were analyzed. There were significant reductions in limonin, citrus oils and pulp. Citrus oils and pulp can be replenished without violation of federal standards of identity. Increases in mineral content resulted from the use of mineral‐laden water for reconstituting concentrates before treatment and not from the use of the absorbent.