What is an unpasteurized juice?

When fruits and vegetables are made into fresh-squeezed juice, harmful bacteria may be present and become part of the finished product. Most juice in the United States is pasteurized to kill harmful bacteria. The remaining small percentage of juice sold is unpasteurized.Sep 12, 2014 read more

Unpasteurized juice can be found in the refrigerated sections of grocery or health food stores or at cider mills or farm markets. Look for the warning on the label if you want to make sure you are purchasing pasteurized juices. read more

Because the nutrition benefits you may get from opting for unpasteurized or raw juice over pasteurized are minuscule, whereas the health risks, while low, can come with serious consequences. That's especially true for vulnerable populations, like kids, the elderly, the immune-compromised, and pregnant people. read more

Fresh squeezed juice is almost always sold in plastic jugs. If you need to consume pasteurized juices, you should know that you won’t receive the full range of benefits. I use them from time to time, and I have no illusion that they have much of a health value. read more