Apple juice concentrate
Apple juice concentrate suppliers and sourcing guide
Apple juice concentrate is juice pressed from apples (Malus domestica), clarified with enzymes and filtration, and evaporated to about 70 degrees Brix, with the aroma recovered separately. China, Poland, Turkey and the U.S. are large suppliers. It is sold clear or cloudy and is used to make juice and juice drinks, and as a sweetener and fruit base in bars, sauces, snacks and baby foods.
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- Food staples and powders
- Also known as
- Malus domestica juice concentrate · concentrated apple juice · AJC
- Facts checked
- November 2026
Forms and grades of apple juice concentrate
Suppliers sell different products under the same name. Specify the one you need.
Clear concentrate
Depectinized and filtered concentrate at about 70 Brix, the standard grade for juices and sweetening.
Cloudy concentrate
Concentrate that keeps some suspended solids for a fresh-pressed look in drinks.
Low-acid and high-acid grades
Grades with different malic acid levels to match flavor targets.
Decolorized or deionized
Concentrate treated to remove color and minerals so it acts mainly as a fruit-based sweetener.
Organic
Organic concentrate, often from European or Chinese fruit.
What to check on the COA
Compare each result with your own specification when the lot arrives.
- Brix and acidity
- Soluble solids by refractometer and titratable acidity as malic acid, which set dilution and taste.
- Color and clarity
- Absorbance and turbidity (NTU) for clear grades, with a haze or stability test.
- Patulin
- Patulin by HPLC, a mold toxin associated with damaged or moldy apples.
- Inorganic arsenic and metals
- Inorganic arsenic by LC-ICP-MS and lead by ICP-MS, compared after reconstitution to single strength.
- Microbiology
- Yeast and mold, plate count and Alicyclobacillus, an acid-tolerant spoilage organism.
Storage, lots and expiry
Storage and shelf life
Store concentrate refrigerated or frozen in drums or totes, depending on the supplier's instructions, and keep it closed to prevent moisture pickup and contamination. Shelf life is set by the supplier's specification, and older stock is checked for color, Brix and micro before use.
Lots and expiry dates
Acidity, color and flavor vary by apple variety, origin and season, so record certificate values per drum or tank and blend to hit a target. Keep patulin and arsenic results for each lot, and rotate first in, first out.
Regulatory status
Facts from regulators and standards bodies, each linked to its source.
21 CFR 101.30(h)(1) lists 11.5 Brix as the minimum for single-strength apple juice when FDA calculates the labeled percentage of juice from concentrate.
Source: ecfr.gov (opens in a new tab)FDA guidance sets an action level of 10 parts per billion (ppb) for inorganic arsenic in apple juice.
Source: fda.gov (opens in a new tab)Health Canada's Natural Health Products Ingredients Database lists apple juice concentrate (Malus domestica fruit) as a non-medicinal ingredient with the purposes colour additive, flavour enhancer and sweetening agent.
Source: webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
This is general information, not regulatory advice. Status differs by country and by how the ingredient is used, so check the rules for your product and market.
Apple juice concentrate suppliers
Manufacturers and distributors whose own websites say they sell it.
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Sell apple juice concentrate? Request a listingFrequently asked questions
What forms of apple juice concentrate can brands buy?
Common forms include clear concentrate, cloudy concentrate, low-acid and high-acid grades, decolorized or deionized and organic. Ask each supplier for the specification sheet of the exact grade they quote.
What should the COA for apple juice concentrate include?
Expect brix and acidity, color and clarity, patulin, inorganic arsenic and metals and microbiology, each with its method, specification and result for that lot.
How should apple juice concentrate be stored?
Store concentrate refrigerated or frozen in drums or totes, depending on the supplier's instructions, and keep it closed to prevent moisture pickup and contamination. Shelf life is set by the supplier's specification, and older stock is checked for color, Brix and micro before use.
What is the regulatory status of apple juice concentrate?
21 CFR 101.30(h)(1) lists 11.5 Brix as the minimum for single-strength apple juice when FDA calculates the labeled percentage of juice from concentrate. FDA guidance sets an action level of 10 parts per billion (ppb) for inorganic arsenic in apple juice. Health Canada's Natural Health Products Ingredients Database lists apple juice concentrate (Malus domestica fruit) as a non-medicinal ingredient with the purposes colour additive, flavour enhancer and sweetening agent.
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