Apple juice concentrate
Other names Jus de pomme concentré, Concentrated apple juice
Apple juice concentrate: high in FODMAPs and fructose; moderate in sorbitol and salicylate; low in sucrose. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- FODMAPsHigh
Apple juice concentrate carries the apple's fructose excess several times over and the sorbitol with it. It is the hidden sweetener of choice in no-added-sugar products, which means a bar marketed as the gentle option can be the worst thing on the shelf here.
Sources· 3
- Tuck C et al., J Hum Nutr Diet 31 (2018), FODMAP content of common plant-based and processed foods
- USDA FoodData Central, the national nutrient database, queried for the sugar profile
- Lenhart A. & Chey W.D., Adv Nutr 8 (2017) 587-596, systematic review of the effects of polyols
- FructoseFODMAPsHigh
Apple juice concentrate is apple with the water taken out, so the excess fructose arrives several times stronger and without the fibre that slowed it. It is a common hidden sweetener in bars, drinks and no-added-sugar products.
Sources· 1
- USDA FoodData Central, the national nutrient database, queried for the sugar profile
- SorbitolFODMAPsModerate
Apple juice concentrate is apple with the water removed, so the sorbitol comes along at several times the strength. It is a common hidden sweetener - check for it in bars, drinks and "no added sugar" products.
Sources· 1
- Lenhart A. & Chey W.D., Adv Nutr 8 (2017) 587-596, a systematic review of 79 studies on the effects of polyols
- SalicylateModerate
Concentrating apple juice removes water and leaves the salicylate, and it appears as a sweetener in products that never mention apple on the front of the pack. Neither study publishes a value for this particular drink.
Sources· 2
- Duthie G.G. & Wood A.D., Food Funct 2 (2011) 515-520, natural salicylates in foods
- Scotter M.J. et al., Food Chem 105 (2007) 273-279, and Venema D. et al., J Agric Food Chem 44 (1996) 1762-1767
- SucroseLow
Apple juice concentrate is mostly free fructose and glucose, not sucrose - which is why it is a problem on the fructose axis and mild on this one.
Sources· 1
- USDA FoodData Central, the national nutrient database, queried for the sugar profile
- LactoseFODMAPsNone
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)None
- GlutenNo
- OligosaccharidesFODMAPsNone
- TyramineNone
- NickelNone
- OxalatesNone
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does Apple juice concentrate affect?
Apple juice concentrate is notable for FODMAPs, fructose, sorbitol, salicylate and sucrose. Clear on lactose, histamine, gluten, oligosaccharides, tyramine, nickel and oxalates.
Does Apple juice concentrate contain FODMAPs?
Yes — Apple juice concentrate is high in FODMAPs. Apple juice concentrate carries the apple's fructose excess several times over and the sorbitol with it. It is the hidden sweetener of choice in no-added-sugar products, which means a bar marketed as the gentle option can be the worst thing on the shelf here.
Does Apple juice concentrate contain fructose?
Yes — Apple juice concentrate is high in fructose. Apple juice concentrate is apple with the water taken out, so the excess fructose arrives several times stronger and without the fibre that slowed it. It is a common hidden sweetener in bars, drinks and no-added-sugar products.
Does Apple juice concentrate contain sorbitol?
Apple juice concentrate contains moderate levels of sorbitol. Apple juice concentrate is apple with the water removed, so the sorbitol comes along at several times the strength. It is a common hidden sweetener - check for it in bars, drinks and "no added sugar" products.
Does Apple juice concentrate contain salicylate?
Apple juice concentrate contains moderate levels of salicylate. Concentrating apple juice removes water and leaves the salicylate, and it appears as a sweetener in products that never mention apple on the front of the pack. Neither study publishes a value for this particular drink. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.
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