Reference Guideline for Apple Juice
Introduction
This reference guideline seeks to define various acceptability parameters for apple juice.
The parameters are listed under 2 sections:
∙Section A contains various parameters that characterise the absolute quality requirements. They are considered as being mandatory for all apple juices marketed in the EU.
∙Section B contains various criteria relevant to the evaluation of identity and authenticity. It also contains some less critical quality criteria. It is crucial for users of this guideline to understand that a valid conclusion, regarding the authenticity of a particular sample, can only be reached providing the whole analytical picture has been subject to expert interpretation. If some parameters do not fall within the values quoted in Section B this does not mean, automatically, that the sample is adulterated.
The values and comments in this guideline are based on pure, authentic juices, without permitted ingredients and/or additives, exhibiting the characteristic colour and flavour of the named fruit.
Apple juice/purée is obtained, by definition of the EC Directive from mature and sound fruit by mechanical processes and is treated by physical means and/or diffusion processes provided that the concentrated juice thus obtained show the same organoleptical and analytical characteristics as the product obtained by mechanical processes only.
It is understood that:
- apple juice is made from fruit of Malus x domestica Borkh.
- apple juice can be cloudy or clear.
- for the fruit juice industry mainly juice (purée to a lesser extend) is processed. Therefore, the indicated values refer to litres.
- only the treatments and processes regulated by the Fruit Juice Directive (see annex 8.1) are permitted.characterise
- for the reconstitution of concentrated fruit juices potable water should be used. For more information see Chapter
5.3.a under specific comments.
- the use of additives is regulated by horizontal EU legislation.  The details are listed in annex 8.6.
Various types and origins of fruit of industrial significance were subject to comprehensive analysis to provide the values found in this guideline. To help in their interpretation please read carefully the associated Commentary Notes.
A. Absolute quality requirements
B. Further criteria for evaluation of identity and authenticity
The B-criteria are not a set of standards. If the result of any analysis falls outside the given values, the conclusion should not automatically be drawn that the product is questionable. For a balanced interpretation it is necessary to consult the General Comments and the Specific comments.

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