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Beverages, Orange Juice Drink

An orange juice drink is a sweetened, diluted citrus beverage made with orange juice concentrate, water, and added sugars—distinct from 100% orange juice. The added sugars increase the dissolved solid content, which is why its density of 1.052 g/ml is slightly higher than both pure water (1.000) and 100% reconstituted orange juice (~1.044 g/ml). A cup of orange juice drink weighs approximately 249 g; a tablespoon weighs about 15.6 g. When substituting for 100% orange juice in a recipe, the volume-to-gram conversion is nearly the same (~5 g per cup difference), but flavor will be sweeter and less tart—adjust any added sugar accordingly.

Serve chilled over ice or use as a mixer in punches and smoothies.

Beverages

Sugary drinks and juices are significantly denser than plain water due to dissolved solids. Converting 'cups' to grams is the best way to accurately track sugar intake or mix precise cocktails and punches.

Storage & tools

• Refrigerate perishable foods within 2 hours (1 hour if above 90°F/32°C).
• Keep the refrigerator at or below 40°F (4°C) and the freezer at 0°F (-18°C).
• Cool hot foods in shallow containers so they chill faster and more safely.
• Use an appliance thermometer to verify fridge and freezer temperatures.

Refrigerate after opening and consume within a few days.

Sources: CDC · FDA

FAQ

Why does orange juice drink weigh more than water per cup?

Orange juice drink (1.052 g/ml) is denser than water because it contains dissolved sugars, citric acid, and flavor compounds. These dissolved solids raise the specific gravity above 1.0, meaning every cup contains slightly more mass than a cup of pure water. The effect is amplified compared to 100% OJ because of the added sugars.

What is the difference in weight between orange juice drink and 100% orange juice?

Orange juice drink (1.052 g/ml, ~249 g/cup) is slightly denser than 100% reconstituted orange juice (~1.044 g/ml, ~247 g/cup)—a difference of about 5 g per cup. In most recipes this difference is negligible, but if you are working with large quantities, use the values from this page for the specific product you have.

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