Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the date on the carton? Use by or sell by? Can I use it past this date?
The date stamped on our Florida's Natural products is the recommended "Use By Date." We do not recommend using it past this date.
- How many milligrams of calcium are in each serving of Florida's Natural® Brand Calcium Added Orange and Ruby Red Grapefruit Juices?
There are 350 milligrams of calcium per 8-oz. serving.
- Can I freeze the juice?
Although we do not have any testing data regarding the effects of freezing on our products, many customers do freeze the juice without any ill effects. We do recommend draining some juice from the carton to allow room for the juice to expand when frozen.
- What does pasteurization mean — is it radiation?
Pasteurization is the process of heating the juice to a very high temperature for a short amount of time to kill microbacteria. There is no radiation used in this process.
- Is the sugar natural or do you add it later?
The sugar listed on the nutritional panel is the sugar that is found naturally in the fruit. Our products are 100% pure without any added sugars or preservatives.
- Are the cartons recyclable?
The cartons used for our products are recyclable. They contain a polyethylene lining to prevent them from leaking. All materials are recyclable; however, facilities may not exist in some areas to handle the recycling.
- What is the difference between a "from concentrate" and "not-from-concentrate" product?
The difference is how the fruit is processed. "Not-from-concentrate" means the fruit is squeezed, the juice is pasteurized and then packaged. "From-concentrate" means the fruit is squeezed and the water is extracted, which produces a concentrated form similar to that you see in the frozen food department. At a later time, the water is added back, the juice is pasteurized and packaged.
