Two years ago health authorities gave natural fruit juice a lower health-star rating than diet cola, but a CSIRO breakthrough could change all that.
"It's just incredible that we found a way to significantly reduce the sugar content of juice through a natural process."
"There are no additives, there are no sweeteners involved, and you are able to get the nutritional benefit of juice without as much sugar."Sugar consumption is a major health issue in Australia, and overconsumption is a leading contributor to several diseases, including obesity and diabetes.Ms Howells said most people would be surprised to know how much sugar was in a typical bottle of juice.
Citrus Australia chief executive Nathan Hancock said orange juice was being "demonised" as a product."There are so many other manufactured products deliberately hiding sugar in there to enhance the flavour and encourage people to eat them," he said.Citrus Australia's Nathan Hancock says the health-star rating system should be scuttled.Gemma Howells said the CSIRO was hoping its new technology could improve the health-star rating of fruit juices.
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