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Minute Maid Orange Juice Drink 12 fl oz
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Minute Maid Orange Juice Drink 12 fl oz

Minute Maid
12 fl oz
Available at Foodtown
170
Calories
3g
Protein
36g
Sugars
25mg
Sodium
12
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Minute Maid Orange Juice Drink (12 fl oz) is a compact, family-friendly reconstituted orange juice you'll typically find on the refrigerated or shelf-stable juice aisle near other fruit drinks, kids' juice boxes, bottled waters and soft drinks. Packaged in a small plastic bottle for grab-and-go convenience, its bright orange label and references to heritage and vitamin C position it as a reassuring, mainstream choice for parents and busy adults. The brand leans on nostalgia and family tradition — decades of advertising have made Minute Maid a shorthand for breakfast tables, school lunches and weekend pancakes. The label highlights 'premium concentrated orange juice' and added vitamin C, creating a natural-health halo without any organic certification; marketing is family-focused rather than artisanal. In plain processing terms this product is made from concentrated juice reconstituted with filtered water and fortified with ascorbic acid, then pasteurized and bottled industrially. Sensory expectations are a sweet, tangy, smooth orange liquid with low to moderate pulp depending on the variety, served chilled straight from the bottle or poured into a glass with breakfast. Rituals include drinking it at the morning table, tucking the small bottle into a lunch bag, or grabbing it on a road trip for a citrus lift. It suits households seeking a familiar, convenient source of fruit flavor and vitamin C, especially where single-serve portability and consistent taste matter more than minimal processing or organic credentials.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12
Servings per Container: 1
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium25mg1%
Total Carbohydrate40g15%
Total Sugars36g
Protein3g
* 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

CONTAINS, PURE, FILTERED, WATER,, PREMIUM, CONCENTRATED, ORANGE, JUICE,, VITAMIN, C, (ASCORBIC, ACID)..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made from concentrated orange juice reconstituted with filtered water and a vitamin C additive, this beverage is industrially processed but contains few additives, placing it in NOVA group 3 (processed foods) rather than ultra-processed group 4.

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Common Questions about Minute Maid Orange Juice Drink 12 fl oz

When it comes to health, it really depends on what you're comparing it to and your personal dietary needs. This drink has a fair amount of sugar—36 grams per serving—but it also packs in Vitamin C and potassium. If you're looking for a quick refreshment or a boost of energy, it can fit into a balanced diet, but moderation is key!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
back-to-school
road-trip

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