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Orange juice concentrate suppliers and sourcing guide

Orange juice concentrate is juice from sweet oranges (Citrus sinensis), mainly from Brazil and Florida, that is evaporated to remove water, with the volatile aroma and oil recovered and often added back. It is traded frozen in drums or bulk tanks at about 65 degrees Brix, and as concentrate for manufacturing at other strengths. Brands use it to make reconstituted juice, juice drinks, sauces and frozen desserts.

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Also known as
Citrus sinensis juice concentrate · FCOJ · frozen concentrated orange juice · concentrated orange juice for manufacturing
Facts checked
November 2026

Forms and grades of orange juice concentrate

Suppliers sell different products under the same name. Specify the one you need.

  • Frozen concentrated (FCOJ)

    Concentrate at about 65 Brix, shipped and stored frozen in drums, totes or bulk tanks.

  • Concentrate for manufacturing

    Unfrozen or less concentrated grades sold for further processing, labeled with their Brix.

  • Pulp and cloud options

    With or without added pulp or cells, and in different cloud levels for drinks.

  • Organic and not-from-concentrate alternatives

    Organic concentrate, and not-from-concentrate juice for buyers who need a different label.

What to check on the COA

Compare each result with your own specification when the lot arrives.

Brix and Brix/acid ratio
Soluble solids by refractometer (corrected for acid) and titratable acidity as citric acid, which set sweetness and dilution.
Recoverable oil
Peel oil content by titration (Scott method), which affects flavor and must stay within specification.
Color and pulp
Color score and sinking pulp or cloud, when appearance matters in the finished drink.
Microbiology
Yeast and mold, total plate count and acidophilic spoilage organisms such as Alicyclobacillus.
Pesticides and contaminants
Multi-residue pesticide screen by LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS, including post-harvest fungicides.

Storage, lots and expiry

Storage and shelf life

Store frozen concentrate at or below about -18 °C (0 °F) and thaw under control before use; once thawed, keep refrigerated and use within the supplier's stated time. Shelf life is set by the supplier's specification, and older drums are checked for Brix, flavor and micro before use.

Lots and expiry dates

Brix, acidity, ratio and color vary by orange variety, region and season, so record the certificate values per drum or tank and blend lots to hit a target. Rotate first in, first out.

Regulatory status

Facts from regulators and standards bodies, each linked to its source.

  • 21 CFR 146.146 defines frozen concentrated orange juice as the food prepared by removing water from the juice of mature oranges.

    Source: ecfr.gov (opens in a new tab)

  • 21 CFR 146.153 defines concentrated orange juice for manufacturing as concentrate that is not frozen or is less concentrated, with orange juice soluble solids not less than 20° Brix, and named with its Brix.

    Source: ecfr.gov (opens in a new tab)

  • 21 CFR 101.30(h)(1) lists 11.8 Brix as the minimum for single-strength orange juice when FDA calculates percent juice from concentrate, and allows refractometer Brix for citrus juices to be corrected for citric acid.

    Source: ecfr.gov (opens in a new tab)

  • Health Canada's Natural Health Products Ingredients Database lists orange juice concentrate (Citrus sinensis fruit) as a non-medicinal ingredient with the purposes flavour enhancer and sweetening agent.

    Source: webprod.hc-sc.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)

This is general information, not regulatory advice. Status differs by country and by how the ingredient is used, so check the rules for your product and market.

Orange juice concentrate suppliers

Manufacturers and distributors whose own websites say they sell it.

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Frequently asked questions

What forms of orange juice concentrate can brands buy?

Common forms include frozen concentrated (FCOJ), concentrate for manufacturing, pulp and cloud options and organic and not-from-concentrate alternatives. Ask each supplier for the specification sheet of the exact grade they quote.

What should the COA for orange juice concentrate include?

Expect brix and Brix/acid ratio, recoverable oil, color and pulp, microbiology and pesticides and contaminants, each with its method, specification and result for that lot.

How should orange juice concentrate be stored?

Store frozen concentrate at or below about -18 °C (0 °F) and thaw under control before use; once thawed, keep refrigerated and use within the supplier's stated time. Shelf life is set by the supplier's specification, and older drums are checked for Brix, flavor and micro before use.

What is the regulatory status of orange juice concentrate?

21 CFR 146.146 defines frozen concentrated orange juice as the food prepared by removing water from the juice of mature oranges. 21 CFR 146.153 defines concentrated orange juice for manufacturing as concentrate that is not frozen or is less concentrated, with orange juice soluble solids not less than 20° Brix, and named with its Brix. 21 CFR 101.30(h)(1) lists 11.8 Brix as the minimum for single-strength orange juice when FDA calculates percent juice from concentrate, and allows refractometer Brix for citrus juices to be corrected for citric acid. Health Canada's Natural Health Products Ingredients Database lists orange juice concentrate (Citrus sinensis fruit) as a non-medicinal ingredient with the purposes flavour enhancer and sweetening agent.

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