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Goya Naranja Agria
International & World Foods
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Goya Naranja Agria

Goya
24.50 foz
Available at Foodtown
5
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
24
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Goya Naranja Agria is a bottled bitter-orange concentrate that reads like a pantry staple for cooks and cocktail makers looking to add a sharp, citrusy bite. On supermarket shelves you’re most likely to spot it in the Hispanic/International aisle alongside other Goya jarred flavors and mixers, or near juice concentrates and cocktail bitters in the beverage or condiment section. Shoppers reach for this product when they want a small-but-potent flavor boost for marinades, ceviches, dressings, and classic Latin recipes, as well as cocktails and mixers for weekend gatherings. It sits comfortably in trips focused on weekend brunches, party prep, or ingredient runs for a culturally specific recipe. The Goya brand positions this product as an authentic, pantry-ready ingredient with strong cultural associations to Latin American and Caribbean home cooking; its target demographic includes home cooks and bartenders seeking traditional flavors from a recognizable ethnic brand. The label typically leans on authenticity rather than “organic” or kid-oriented claims—expect bold branding, Spanish product names, and no organic certification. Health-halo cues are minimal; the ingredient list shows added preservatives and flavorings, even though the front label may highlight “orange” as the primary flavor. In plain terms this is a processed concentrate: water and orange juice concentrate augmented with acids, essences, oils, extracts, and preservatives. Sensory notes: a syrupy, pourable liquid with an intensely tart-bitter orange aroma, a bright acidic hit on the palate, and clean, lingering bitterness rather than fresh-squeezed fruit sweetness. Packaging is typically a glass or plastic bottle meant for measured pours; the ritual is small, precise additions to recipes or shaker tins rather than drinking on its own. Nutrition info lists about 5 calories per serving; sodium and sugars were not provided in the supplied data.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tbsp
Servings per Container: 48
Calories5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Water,, Orange, Juice, Concentrate,, Citric, Acid,, Orange, Essence,, Seville, Orange, Oil,, Grapefruit, Extract,, Potassium, Sorbate,, Sodium, Benzoate, and, Sodium, Metabisulfite,, and, E.D.T.A., as, Preservative..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sodium Metabisulfite - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The product contains multiple additives and preservatives (potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, sodium metabisulfite, EDTA) and flavor extracts alongside a juice concentrate, consistent with ultra-processed foods in the NOVA classification. Its formulation and industrially produced ingredients justify a NOVA 4 rating.

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Common Questions about Goya Naranja Agria

That depends on what you're comparing it to! Goya Naranja Agria is low in calories and sugars, making it a flavorful addition to dishes without piling on extra calories. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people, so it’s all about how it fits into your overall diet.

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