Fruits · Citrus
Orange juice
Juice of sweet oranges, fresh or bottled; drunk on its own and used in marinades, glazes, cakes and smoothies.
Also called: fresh orange juice
A kind of orange
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What it is
Orange juice is the squeezed juice of sweet oranges, fresh or pasteurised. Fresh juice has more aroma and acidity; cartons may be from concentrate. It is sweeter and less sour than lemon or lime juice, so it adds fruitiness rather than sharpness.
How it’s used
- Breakfast drink and smoothie base
- Marinades such as Cuban mojo and Yucatán cochinita (with lime)
- Glazes for duck, carrots and ham
- Moistening cakes and syrups
Characteristics
Kinds in our pantry
Storage
Refrigerated. Keep refrigerated; fresh juice is best within a day or two. Discard if it fizzes or smells fermented.
Diet, allergens and safety
No major allergens in typical versions.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Dairy-free
- Egg-free
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Caffeine-free
Nutrition per 100 g
- Energy
- 45 kcal
- Protein
- 0.7 g
- Carbohydrate
- 10.4 g
- Fat
- 0.2 g
- Fibre
- 0.2 g
- Sugars
- 8.4 g
USDA FoodData Central: Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program).
Substitutes
Optional — what works if you don’t have it, and how it changes the dish.
- Apple juice — In smoothies or baking; less citrusy.
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