Apple Juice
Also listed as 100% Apple Juice and Apple Cider Juice.
Beverages
This is what the ingredient is.
Apple juice is juice from apples. Labels may say apple juice or 100% apple juice.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is drunk as a beverage and used in cooking and kids' drinks.
Here is what food agencies say.
FDA juice HACCP rules apply; pasteurization is common for retail apple juice.
Here is what research has found.
Unpasteurized apple juice/cider has been linked to E. coli outbreaks in the past.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Prefer pasteurized juice for higher-risk groups. Refrigerate after opening.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/16/2026