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Is juice a sugar-sweetened beverage? Unpacking the Liquid Sugar Debate

3 min read
According to the World Health Organization, the sugars naturally present in fruit juice are classified as “free sugars”—the same category as added sugars. This fact challenges the common perception that fruit juice is always a healthy choice, and leads to the question, "Is juice a sugar-sweetened beverage?"

Is 100% fruit juice considered a sugar-sweetened beverage?

5 min read
According to the World Health Organization, sugars naturally present in fruit juices are defined as 'free sugars,' the very same category as added sugars. This surprising classification has sparked a widespread debate: is 100% fruit juice considered a sugar-sweetened beverage?