Does anyone know why orange juice is so much more expensive (even proportionally) than it used to be? I'm definitely not about being picky with brands when even the cheapest off brand of it is expensive. And it's better when mixed with coconut rum. (I am a girl and can say that with no shame.)
You clearly haven't seen Trading Places. To answer the OP's question. Lambeth Groves orange juice is the absolute best I've ever had. They're a small outfit out of Florida that sells to high end restaurants.
I agree with those that have said fresh squeezed. It's kind of expensive to do that though even when I can get juice oranges for 0.89 a pound. That makes about 3 or 4 glasses... maybe 3 times as many glasses if you only use those tiny juice glasses. The squeezed minute maid stuff is alright, as is the simply orange stuff.
fyi, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange_juice Frozen concentrated orange juice Commercial squeezed orange juice is pasteurized and filtered before being evaporated under vacuum and heat. After removal of most of the water, this concentrated juice, about 65% sugar by weight, is then stored at about 10 °F (−12 °C). Essences, Vitamin C, and oils extracted during the vacuum concentration process may be added back to restore flavor.(see additives, below) Cans of frozen concentrate are later diluted by addition of filtered water bringing the sugar fraction down to 42%, about three times the concentration of fresh juice.[citation needed] When water is added to freshly thawed concentrated orange juice, it is said to be reconstituted.[2] Most of the orange juice sold today throughout the world is reconstituted juice. Reconstituted frozen orange juice concentrate is a common drink in the United States. [edit] Not from concentrate Orange juice that is pasteurized and then sold to consumers without having been concentrated is labeled as "not from concentrate". Just as "from concentrate" processing, most "not from concentrate" processing reduces the natural flavor from the juice. The largest producers of "not from concentrate" use a production process where the juice is placed in aseptic storage, with the oxygen stripped from it, for up to a year. A flavor pack is added in the final step to give the juice flavor.[3] According to the citrus industry, the Food and Drug Administration does not require the contents of flavor packs to be detailed on a product's packaging.[4] Freshly squeezed, unpasteurized juice Fresh-squeezed, unpasteurized juice is the closest to consuming the orange itself. This version of the juice consists of oranges that are squeezed and then bottled without having any additives or flavor packs inserted. The juice is not subjected to pasteurization. Fresh-squeezed, unpasteurized juices are usually found in specialty food stores or at a grove that squeezes it. Fresh squeezed orange juice has a typical shelf life of 12 days.[citation needed] Fresh-squeezed, unpasteurized juices typically originate from small juicing operations, such as a local citrus grove.[citation needed] All other types of orange juice have either been heated or cooked, have additives, or are made from concentrate.
^^^^ Simply Orange appears to be a ****ing scam containing simply de-oxygenated de-flavored orange "juice" with a phony flavor packet added a year after it "aged"
How else do you think we can get OJ year around that tastes exactly the same every time you drink it?
oranges are grown worldwide and could be sourced year round........regarding the consistent (crappy) taste, apparently tropicana (pepsico) and simply orange (coca-cola) have successfooly lobbied the FDA to avoid having to disclose the artificial flavor cocktails added to their "100% juice"
