SCHEDULE 4Specification for concentrated fruit juice

Regulation 2(2)(b)

1

Concentrated fruit juice is the product obtained from fruit juice of one or more fruit species by the physical removal of a specific proportion of its water content.

2

Where the product is intended for direct consumption, the proportion of water content removed must be at least 50%.

3

As well as the ingredients mentioned in paragraph 1, the product may contain any of the following—

a

an authorised additional ingredient;

b

an authorised additional substance; and

c

restored flavour, pulp and cells (or any one or more of them) obtained by suitable physical means from the same species of fruit.

4

No treatment, except for an authorised treatment, may be used in the manufacture of a product.