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How does the process of concentration affect the vitamin C content of orange juice? |
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Answer» Vitamin C, ASCORBIC acid, is one of the most important vitamins found in citrus JUICES, including orange juice. The temperature and storage time affects the percent of vitamin C content of orange fruits and orange juice. DIFFERENT varieties of oranges also have different levels of vitamin C. The mid-season variety, Pineapple Orange had the highest levels, followed by the main early-season variety, HAMLIN Orange. The late-season Valencia Orange had the lowest vitamin C content. Additionally, it was found that the longer the Valencia Orange fruit stayed on the tree, the LOWER the vitamin C level. HOPE IT HELPS YOU MATE |
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