Orange Juice Processing

Single-strength orange juice that has not been concentrated (not-from-concentrate, NFC) is the most rapidly growing consumer product made from citrus fruit. Historically, frozen concentrated orange juice (FCOJ) was important, and concentrate for industrial uses is still a major product. Single-strength juice made from concentrate is the most popular consumer use. Much of this is made in local dairies for efficient distribution under refrigeration.

Florida and Brazil are the two most important sou…