Rating of the best brands of pineapple juice and nectar for 2022

Pineapple juice is one of the healthiest fruit drinks. It contains a large amount of vitamins and minerals. Most of all it contains vitamin A, group B, C, calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, etc. Due to this content of useful components, regular drinking from pineapple has a beneficial effect on the state of the body as a whole: the amount of bad cholesterol decreases, blood pressure normalizes, inflammatory processes stop. Pineapple juice is indispensable for weight loss. It is revealed that it has fat-burning properties, helps fight cellulite.

Of course, the listed properties are more related to freshly squeezed drink. But, unfortunately, most of the inhabitants of our country cannot afford it every day and replace it with the one bought in the store. However, even a pasteurized drink retains some of the properties of a freshly squeezed one.Let's find out what types of pineapple drink are found on store shelves and which of them are the most healthy and tasty.

Categories of juice by production technology

The following categories are most often found in stores:

• cold (direct pressing);
• restored;
• nectar.

The difference between them lies in the features of the production technology and the percentage of the natural component. Let's take a closer look at each option:

• cold (direct) pressing.

The most useful after freshly squeezed. Produced by direct pressing of fruit or berries. The resulting mass is filtered, pasteurized and bottled. Note that direct-pressed drinking is produced in places where fruits grow, because. transportation of raw materials significantly affects the final taste.

• restored.

Produced from a concentrate, which is obtained after the evaporation of freshly squeezed juice. The amount of water that was evaporated at the place of its production is added to the concentrate. Thus, it is restored to the original version. This manufacturing option is used when the raw material (fruit) does not grow in the country of production or its delivery is expensive.In principle, restored has almost the same properties as freshly squeezed. The only thing worth noting is that the content of nutrients is slightly lower, because. after reconstitution, the drink is pasteurized for longer storage.

• nectar.

Nectar is a type of reconstituted product, which, in addition to concentrate and water, contains sugar and an acidity regulator. Note that nectar does not mean worse. Nectar is a technological necessity arising from the characteristics of fruits and berries, from which it is simply impossible to make juice in the usual way. Some fruits (banana, apricot) are not juicy enough, some (lemon, passion fruit, cherry) are too sour. In order to turn such fruits and berries into juice, a little more water is added to the concentrate and their taste is regulated with the help of sugar or an acidity regulator (citric acid).

Separately, we single out juice-containing drinks. The concentrate content in them varies from 10 to 40%. In addition, they contain sugar, flavorings. Quite in demand, especially among children.

How to choose high-quality and tasty pineapple juice

Unfortunately, there is no opportunity to taste everything in the store. Therefore, the choice will be based on the information indicated by the manufacturer on the packaging. So, let's figure out what to look for:

• category;

This is what is described above, i.e. mode of production. Please note that most manufacturers like to indicate 100% markings in large print. But such a marking can be on both regenerated and cold-pressed products. The manufacturer is obliged to indicate exactly how the drink was produced.It can sound different: "from concentrated juice", "recovered", "direct (cold) pressing". On the nectar there should be one word - "nectar".

• the presence of pulp;

As in the above paragraph, the manufacturer must indicate the presence or absence of pulp. In addition, it should be written whether it is necessary to shake the bottle (box) before use. Drinking without pulp is called "clarified".

• concentrate content;

This criterion is important for reconstituted and nectars. According to GOST, reconstituted pineapple juice must contain at least 40% pineapple concentrate. In nectar - from 25 to 50%. Ideally, the manufacturer should indicate the percentage, but, unfortunately, not everyone does this.

• compound;

Taking into account the previous points, everything is clear here: in the composition of the cold-pressed drink there is only juice, in the reconstituted drink - concentrate and water, in nectar - concentrate, water, sugar, acidity regulator.

• container;

Most often there are glass bottles or a cardboard box (tetrapack). Both of these options are good. They are harmless and perfectly preserve the properties of the content. Occasionally there are plastic bottles, but they have a much shorter shelf life. Whatever the container, it must first of all be without violating integrity.

• expiration dates;

Check them out before making a purchase. Remember that after opening a bottle or tetrapak, the shelf life will be no more than 1-3 days.

Consider the most popular brands of pineapple juice in different categories.

Cold pressed juices

Malee

Malee is a Thai company producing various fruit products. The products of this brand are not the most popular, but only because they are little known.Pineapple juice from Malee is produced by direct extraction, which retains the maximum amount of useful trace elements and vitamins. Drink does not contain sugar, preservatives and dyes. The consistency is pleasant - not watery and not thick. The taste is rich, natural. The drink is packaged in a tetrapack and is presented in 2 volume options - 0.2 and 1 l. The liter box has a screw cap for convenience. In a sealed state, the shelf life is 1 year, after leakage - no more than 3 days.

The cost is from 220 rubles. for 1 liter

• sugarless;
• does not contain chemical components;
• 2 volume options;
• rich taste without cloying.

• not sold in all stores.

Alive

The trade mark "Zhivoi" belongs to the company "BaltFruit - Northern Capital", which is one of the largest domestic importers of fruits and vegetables with its own production. Since 2017, the company has established a direct extraction of fruits and berries. Unclarified "Live" is made by cold pressing pineapples without added sugar. Drinking is rich in useful substances, which are preserved thanks to gentle pasteurization. Contains fruit pulp. Shelf life 6 months, after opening - no more than 2 days in a cold place. The pineapple version itself is presented in a container of the same volume - 1 liter.

The cost for 1 liter is from 345 rubles.

• glass containers;
• cold pressing;
• no sugar, preservatives, dyes;
• rich in useful components;
• rich natural taste.

• only liter bottles (although other flavors also have 250 ml containers);
• expensive.

Vkusvill

Pineapple juice from the Dutch company Fruit Life GmbH.Drinking is obtained by direct extraction, which retains its beneficial properties to the maximum. Does not contain sugar, preservatives. Differs in saturated taste and a bright smell. Produced in a 900 ml plastic bottle. Shelf life is six months, after opening no more than a day. Two container options - 0.25 and 0.9 liters.

The cost is from 290 rubles. for 0.9 l.

• direct spin;
• sugarless;
• does not contain any additives;
• natural taste.

• plastic container.

Reconstituted Juices

Rich in tetrapack

Under the Rich brand, pineapple juice with pulp is produced in the usual version - in a tetra pack and a volume of 1 liter. The drink is made by reconstitution from the concentrate. Despite this, the taste qualities are very acceptable - there is no excessive sweetness and cloying inherent in reconstituted drinks, there is a pleasant sourness. In a closed container, the storage period is 1 year, after opening - no more than 24 hours.

Cost - from 100 rubles. for 1 liter

• screw cap on the tetrapack;
• suitable for children over 3 years old;
• organoleptically similar to freshly squeezed.

• it is not specified if it contains sugar;
• the manufacturer did not reflect the composition.

Santal

Santal is an Italian brand whose drinking and food products have been in demand among customers for more than 30 years. Pineapple juice from Santal is reconstituted. The box states that the concentrate content is 40%, the rest is water. The composition does not contain sugar or any other additives. Packed in a 0.2 and 1 liter tetrapack. for convenience, a screw cap is provided in the liter box.Buyers in their reviews note the natural taste with sourness inherent in pineapple and barely perceptible bitterness. Shelf life is 1 year, after leakage it is stored no more than a day.

Cost from 65 rubles. for 1 liter

• excellent organoleptic qualities;
• convenient box with screw cap;
• suitable for children from 2 years;
• 2 volume options;
• cheap.

• incomplete information about the composition.

I

Juice from pineapple brand "Ya" is not the cheapest price, but it is quite in demand among buyers. It is obtained by restoring the concentrate. The composition does not contain sugar, preservatives and dyes. Due to this, the taste is quite natural, sweet and sour. Some buyers even note excessive sourness. The pulp is noticeably palpable. Packed in a tetra pack with a screw cap. The volume of the box did not reach a liter a little - 970 ml. Recommended for children over 3 years old.

Cost - from 175 rubles. for 0.97 l.

• eye-catching design;
• does not contain sugar;
• easy to drink;
• suitable for baby food from 3 years.

• volume 970 ml;
• some buyers found it too sour.

Swell

Pineapple juice under the brand name "Swell" is produced by the production company "Leader" in the Moscow region. It is made by recovery from a concentrate. Does not contain sugar. There is pulp. Can be used in the children's menu from 2 years. The manufacturer offers 2 container options - 250 and 750 ml. Both are made of glass and are closed with a metal screw cap. Shelf life is 1 year, when opening the bottle - no more than 3 days in the refrigerator.

Cost from 50 rubles. for 250 ml and from 160 rubles.for 750 ml.

• 2 options for glass containers;
• does not contain preservatives and dyes;
• suitable for baby food;
• pleasant sweet and sour taste.

• expensive for refurbished.

Rich 0.2 l

Reconstituted pineapple juice without pulp for baby food from the famous brand Rich. Can be used in the children's menu from 3 years. The drink is poured into elegant small glass bottles with a volume of 0.2 liters. It is most profitable to buy it through online stores in a package of 12 pieces.

The cost of 0.2 l (12 pcs.) - from 600 rubles.

• poured into glass bottles;
• convenient size for baby food.

• online stores do not indicate the composition and sugar content;
• rarely found in retail outlets.

nectars

Kind

Juice brand "Dobry" can rightly be considered one of the most popular among buyers. Has it become so popular due to its taste, or is it just a well-publicized brand? The box indicates a concentrate content of 40%, which corresponds to the standards for the production of nectars. In addition, the composition contains sugar, citric acid, water. At the same time, many buyers note some dilution of taste, which is more typical for juice-containing drinks. Shelf life 1 year, after opening - 24 hours. Packed in 1 and 2 liter tetrapacks.

The cost is from 65 rubles. for 1 liter

• an interesting video about growing pineapples using a QR code;
• all information about the product is indicated on the box;
• available in a volume of 2 liters;
• suitable for baby food from 3 years.

• diluted taste.

Pago

The Austrian company Pago has been engaged in fruit and berry products since the end of the 19th century and has gained recognition in many countries of the world for such a long history of existence. Nectars produced in Russia under the Pago brand undergo appropriate control and are not inferior in quality to those produced in Austria. Pago Pineapple Nectar is a reconstituted product with no added sugar or preservatives. Available only in glass containers of 200 and 750 ml. The first option is convenient to use for baby food. Shelf life 2.5 years, after opening - 3 days in the refrigerator.

Cost - t 160 rubles. for 0.75 l

• does not contain sugar additives;
• 2 volume options (0.2 and 0.75 l);
• pleasant taste without cloying;
• suitable for baby food.

• the percentage of concentrate in nectar is not indicated.

J7

J7 is a domestic brand that has won the trust of customers with the quality of its products. Pineapple nectar of this brand attracts attention primarily by the volume fraction of juice declared on the package - at least 80%. This is significantly lower than in similar products from other manufacturers. In addition to the pineapple concentrate itself, the composition contains sugar, citric acid and water. The age recommendation for use in the children's menu is also indicated - from 3 years. Most consumers note a pleasant balanced taste, bright aroma. Packed in a 0.97 l tetrapack with screw cap.

The cost is from 90 rubles. for 0.97 l.

• decent quality at an affordable price;
• balanced taste without excessive sweetness or acidity;
• percentage of concentrate 80%.

• a lot of pulp;
• some users are not happy with the 970 ml volume.

Juice drinks

Fruiting

Fruting is a South Korean brand that produces drinks with pieces of fruit. The unusual format of drinking was to the taste of consumers and earned their trust with its taste and quality. The composition of the juice drink contains at least 30% of reconstituted juice, 10% of the volume is pineapple pieces, the rest is fructose, citric acid, glucose, vitamin C and water. The drink is packaged in 238 ml cans or 430 ml plastic bottles.

The cost is from 480 rubles. for 238 ml.

• quality control;
• contains vitamin C;
• without GMO;
• bright rich taste;
• in bottles, the lid can be used as a disposable cup.

• expensive.

Vinut

Vinut is a young Vietnamese company that produces various non-alcoholic drinks, including freshly squeezed fruits grown directly in Vietnam. The drink from Vinut presented in our rating is a mixture of 30% pineapple juice and water. In addition, the composition contains sugar, citric acid, mango flavor. According to customer reviews, the drink has a pleasant taste, comparable to reconstituted juice. They note its lightness, lack of cloying and chemical aftertaste. The drink is poured into 330 ml cans.

The cost is from 75 rubles. for 0.33 l

• juice content 30%, which is quite a lot for a drink;
• surprisingly rich taste without extraneous aftertastes;
• convenient format and volume;
• a similar description of the composition on the bank.

• the composition contains flavors and dyes;
• contains sugar.

The trademarks presented to your attention more than others have earned the trust of customers and received the maximum number of positive reviews from them. Pineapple juice is not only tasty, but also a healthy addition to your diet.