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Organic orange juice is juice produced by squeezing the juice from organic oranges. The majority of organic citrus juice comes in the form of organic oranges. Organic Orange Juice is known for its health benefits. It has a high concentration of vitamin C. Organic orange juice companies claim that the taste of organic orange juice is close to consuming the actual fruit itself as there are no additives or flavor packs inserted as can be found in commercial orange juice. The slang term O.O.J. (pronounced oo-jay) may also be used to refer to organic orange juice.

Health benefits
A serving of organic orange juice is very nutritious and is an excellent source of vitamin C, folic acid, potassium, folate and thiamin. One cup of organic orange juice contains over 90mg of vitamin c, or 155% of the daily value. Organic orange juices have many health benefits and are richer in antioxidants, such as hesperdin, than ordinary fruit juices. An additional benefit includes the absence of toxic residues often found in artificial pesticides and fertilizers. Citrus juices also contain flavonoids (especially in the pulp) that may have health benefits. Because of its citric acid content, orange juice is acidic, with a typical pH of around 3.5.

Organic Foods
Organic Foods Organic fruits and vegetables are grown using a farming method that does not use any synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. Organically produced products use biological and mechanical methods instead of synthetic materials to fulfill all the products functions. The growers must comply with these methods and then each needs to be certified by a third party independent and accredited organization in order to be truly considered an organic fruit or vegetable. These extensive measures, as well as the increased labor costs, are often what attributes to the higher cost of organic products. Organic certification is often marked by the green and white United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Organic sticker or label found on these products. The United States is known to be one of the countries with the largest market for organic foods and beverages. Organic food and beverages, including organic orange juice, are available in thousands of natural food stores and conventional grocery stores. Fruit and vegetables make up the majority of the organic market, and organic oranges, apples and bananas are among the most consumed organic fruit in the U.S. The consumption of organic citrus is expected to increase with the growing trend of organic foods. Only a very small share, roughly 4%, of the fruits grown in the U.S. are certified organic. Citrus fruits that are labeled organic are those that have been certified as having been grown and produced using clearly defined organic production methods. Additionally, organic citrus fruits need to be verified by a certification body or authority, such as the USDA.

Major organic orange juice brands
In the U.S., some popular organic orange juice brands are Santa Cruz Organic, Uncle Matt’s Organic, Columbia Gorge, R.W. Knudsen, Evolution Fresh, Cascadian Farm and individual in-store brands provided by chain stores such as Trader Joes and Vons.