Juices
Industrialized juices can contain food raw materials that are more appropriate to industrial use. Ital research demonstrated that, in the sample of 217 juices, the vitamins are the most used ingredient (30 products), followed by minerals (66 products) and inulin (10 products).
VITAMINS
In the sample of 217 juices analyzed in a study conducted by Ital:
- 30 beverages have vitamins A, B2, B3, B6, B9, D or E added.
WHAT ARE and the REASONS to use VITAMINS:
Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, D and E. They are usually added to enrich food. However, they can play other functions, such as vitamin B2 that has a yellowish color and is also used as dye; and vitamin C, used as antioxidant agent.
Notes
Vitamins are usually used to enrich the products. When a vitamin is used as raw material or dye, that difference will always be stated in the ingredients list.
Legislation
The use of this additive is regulated by the RDC no 08 from March 6th, 2013 (Reference year 2020).
MINERALS
In the sample of 217 juices analyzed in a study conducted by Ital:
- 20 beverages have addition of minerals, iron, zinc, calcium or selenium.
WHAT ARE and the REASONS to use MINERALS:
Mineral salts, such as iron, zinc, calcium and selenium are added to enrich the food. However, they can play other functions. Kitchen salt (Sodium Chloride), for example, in addition of providing salt, it also influences on the flavor and food preservation.
Notes
Mineral salts are present in foods and water, but the type and quantity of minerals from these sources vary significantly.
Legislation
The use of this additive in juices is regulated by the RDC no. 08 from March 6th, 2013 (Reference year 2020).
INULIN
In the sample of 217 juices analyzed in a study conducted by Ital:
- It is added in 10 beverages.
WHAT IS and the REASONS to use INULIN:
Industrially extracted from the chicory roots, it is soluble fiber non-digested by the intestinal enzymes and one of the main subtract of intestinal microbiota, that is why it is considered as prebiotic. It is used as a prebiotic fiber.
Notes
The polymers that present less than 10 units of fructose are designed as frutooligosaccharides, being used as sweeteners, while those that have more than ten units are used to improve the texture and to replace fat.
Legislation
Inulin has a claim for functional property approved by Anvisa.
POLYDEXTROSE
In the sample of 217 juices analyzed in a study conducted by Ital:
- It is added in 1 beverage.
WHAT IS and the REASONS to use POLYDEXTROSE:
Polydextrose is an additive classified as a soluble fiber. Its INS number is 1200. It is also used as sweetener.
Notes
It is synthesized from dextrose, mote 10% of sorbitol and 1%of citric acid.
Legislation
Polydextrose has a claim for functional property approved by Anvisa. The label should state “Dietary fibers help in the intestinal function. Its consumption shall be associated to a balance food and healthy life habits.”
FRUTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES
In the sample of 217 juices analyzed in a study conducted by Ital:
- They are added in 4 beverages.
WHAT ARE and the REASONS to use FRUTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES:
They are fructose polymers (oligosaccharide), being non-conventional sugars, not metabolized by the human body and not caloric. They are used as a prebiotic fiber.
Legislation
Frutooligosacchariedes have claims for functional properties approved by Anvisa.
SPIRULINA
In the sample of 217 juices analyzed in a study conducted by Ital:
- 1 beverage has addition of spirulina.
WHAT IS and the REASONS to use SPIRULINA:
Cyanobacteria biomass Arthrospira platensis. Used to add fibers, proteins and other nutrients to beverages.
MICRO-ALGAE OIL
In the sample of 217 juices analyzed in a study conducted by Ital:
- 4 beverages add micro-algae oils (omega 3).
WHAT ARE and the REASONS to use MICRO-ALGAE OILS:
Omega 3 are poly-unsaturated carboxylic acids. In this specific case, Omega 3 is extracted from a micro algae of type Schizochytrium. Its intake helps to decrease the triglycerides or bad cholesterol (LDL) levels, it helps to increase the good cholesterol (HDL) and contribute to decrease the blood pressure. It can help in the inflammatory processes and in the immunologic system.
Notes
Many of the Omega fatty acids are essential, that is, they can not be synthesized by the body and should be consumed in the form of fats.
Legislation
Omega 3 has claims for functional properties approved by Anvisa.
MALTODEXTRIN
In the sample of 217 juices analyzed in a study conducted by Ital
- 3 beverages add maltodextrin.
WHAT IS and the REASONS to use MALTODEXTRIN:
Glucose polymers are obtained by means of maize starch or potato starch hydrolysis. It is much used in beverages designed to those who practice physical activities, providing energy and delaying fatigue.
Notes
Maltodextrin is quickly metabolized in the human body, contributing to an exponential increase of insulin (insulin peak) in the bloodstream.
ORANGE CELLS
In the sample of 217 juices analyzed in a study conducted by Ital:
- It is used in 1 product.
WHAT ARE and the REASONS to use ORANGE CELLS:
They are juice gummy broken and internal walls from oranges leftovers after the juice extraction process. Used in the production of citric fruit-based beverages to give texture and natural appearance to the product.
Notes
The manufacturing process includes the extraction, filtering, pasteurization and freezing stags.
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