The three most popular, and widely available, packaged juice brands in the country are Real, Tropicana and B Natural. We tasted the 200ml Tetrapak for all and did a deep dive into their nutrition labels. All of them have a significant amount of ‘added sugars’ in the juice, but when it came to taste and a better list of ingredients – it was B Natural Orange Juice by ITC that stood out as the healthier tetra packed orange juice.
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Mishry Top Pick: The Healthier Orange Juice Tetrapak
B Natural Orange Juice
B Natural Orange Juice, 1L (Pack Of 2)
B Natural Orange Juice emerged as the top pick for our Healthier Orange Juice Review due to its better taste and a more desirable list of ingredients.
Price: Rs 176*
*At the time of review
Why is B Natural Orange Juice our Top Pick?
We found B Natural Orange Juice is the tastier juice amongst all. Even though these juices are mostly consumed by kids, B Natural Orange Juice is not excessively sweet, and so both kids and adults could enjoy this.
The list of ingredients of B Natural Orange Juice appears to be far more healthy. While the others are made completely from Orange Juice concentrates, B Natural Orange Juice contains a mix of Orange Juice, Kinnow juice and a small quantity of orange pulp too.
B Natural Orange Juice does not contain synthetic and artificial colors and contains no added preservatives.
Our Review Process
We sought to find the tastiest and healthier packaged Orange Juice pack in this review. Tetrapak Orange juices are usually used by families as travel pack or by kids as quick snacking options. In fact, these are particularly popular with kids, who like the sugar-kick from a 200ml tetrapak of juice. Orange and mixed fruit juices are commonly preferred.
Our review process involved two steps. First, we proceeded to find the popular brands available in the space. This part didn’t throw up too many surprises, as the brands we ultimately reviewed are specialists in this field and have been synonymous with beverages for decades. Our winner in this category, as a matter of fact, is a newer entrant as compared to the other two contenders.
The Brands We Picked
Real Orange Juice
B Natural Orange Juice
Tropicana Orange Juice
How We Picked Our Brands?
Real and Tropicana are brands that need absolutely no introduction. Whenever you are at a supermarket and thinking about picking up some fruit juices, the two come to mind instantly and have been popular for many years now. Apart from those two brands, B Natural, though relatively new, has gained popularity in a very quick time. All these are commonly available at supermarkets, Kirana stores, and online as well.
Who Is It For?
Orange juice is a refreshing beverage that can be enjoyed during any part of your day, and it can be quite a pleasurable treat on a hot summer’s day. While packaged juices can never be comparable to freshly squeezed juices, there is some convenience in carrying them, especially as a quick source of hydration that is hygienically packed and is easy to carry.
In fact, the convenience of using tetra pack juices is also a key driving factor behind its popularity, as it is mostly consumed by school-going kids who are looking for something that is tasty, and not carbonated.
Packaged Juices
Most juice available in the market is contained in tetra packs these days. A multi-layered packaging like this allows greater shelf life and superior hygiene. At the same time, it is also important to understand the way these juices are processed, as that plays a vital role in the juice’s shelf life and the end quality of the product.
The point to note is that most of these juices are prepared from concentrates, made by the evaporation of water from the pure fruit juice. However, in the end, this concentrate is mixed with water along with other added flavoring and color, which may be natural or synthetic. During this process, its nutritional value is significantly declined.
Keeping that in mind, and keeping in mind that children are the most likely end consumers of these – we decided to review our brands based on the following parameters:
- Taste: Though not the most important factor for our test, the better tasting orange juice might be a more favorable choice for users. Kids especially would demand a sweet taste.
- Health: The health factor associated with the orange juice is undoubtedly the principle factor behind the results of our review. We wanted to see more fresh ingredients in the list of ingredients, the least amount of scientific-sounding names as additives/preservatives and as a descriptive a list of nutrients as possible.
Result For Our Review Process
B Natural Orange Juice came out tops in our review process.
It tastes good, without being over sweet. We feel this would make B Natural Orange Juice appeal to both kids and adults.
B Natural Orange Juice contains a mix of Orange Juice, Kinnow juice and a small quantity of orange pulp too. Not being made completely from a ‘Juice concentrate’ makes it a healthier pick. B Natural Orange Juice also does not contain any synthetic and artificial colors and contains no added preservatives.
We don’t recommend packaged juices over freshly squeezed ones. In fact, fresh fruit is even better than its fresh-juice version. However, we do recognize that there’s a market for these juices. Kids and young adults may prefer it for many reasons, ranging from convenience to hygiene. If you are one of those, then B Natural Orange Juice is certainly a better choice.
B Natural Orange Juice: The Healthier Orange Juice Tetrapak
B Natural Orange Juice, 1L (Pack Of 2)
B Natural Orange Juice emerged as the top pick for our Healthier Orange Juice Review due to its better taste and a more desirable list of ingredients.
Price: Rs 176*
*At the time of review