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Reading the label on this 100% premium orange juice, the first thing I notice is the 22g of sugar per 100g serving. That's quite a bit of natural sweetness, which gives it a bold, sunny citrus punch. The ingredients list includes orange juice plus calcium citrate, calcium lactate, and vitamin D3, suggesting it's fortified for bone health. The taste is likely a classic, zesty OJ experience. I can imagine pouring a glass alongside a tofu scramble on a slow Sunday morning. However, for those strictly seeking whole-food sources of calcium, the added citrate and lactate might feel like a trade-off compared to juice with nothing added.

This lemon juice lists 0g of sugar per 100g, which is exactly what you'd expect for pure, tart liquid. The ingredients are filtered water and lemon juice concentrate, with preservatives like sodium benzoate and sodium bisulfite, plus a touch of lemon oil. That oil probably helps round out the sharp acidity, but the preservatives are definitely noticeable on the label. It's a very clean, sour squeeze. I'd use this to spike my sparkling water or whisk into a vinaigrette for a salad. The trade-off is that the preservatives can sometimes leave a faint chemical aftertaste if you drink it straight, though it's great for cooking.

Looking at this 'No Pulp' orange juice from concentrate, the sugar content is 9g per 100g, which is significantly lower than the fresh premium option. The ingredients are beautifully simple: pasteurized orange juice. That's it. It promises a smooth, clean taste without the fiber of pulp, likely very refreshing. I could see keeping a carton of this in the office fridge for a midday vitamin C boost without the sugar crash of other brands. The main trade-off here is the 'from concentrate' status; some purists may feel it lacks the depth and fresh-squeezed character of non-concentrate juices, even if it's pasteurized.

This 100% apple juice shows 11g of sugar per 100g, which is moderate for fruit juice. The ingredients are water, apple juice concentrate, and ascorbic acid (Vitamin C). It sounds like a straightforward, sweet, and crisp juice, likely very palatable for kids or those who find pure orange juice too acidic. I'd probably pack this in a lunchbox for a sweet treat that isn't soda. The trade-off is the reliance on concentrate rather than fresh-pressed apples, which might make the flavor profile a bit flatter and less complex than a premium cold-pressed version, though the added Vitamin C is a nice touch.

The label for this Montmorency Cherry Juice is a bit vague on specifics, listing 'Ingredients updating...' but it scores a 9.9 and claims 0g sugar. This suggests it's likely a pure, unsweetened tart cherry juice, known for its potential melatonin content. The taste would be intensely sour and earthy, definitely an acquired taste. I would likely dilute this with water before bed, hoping for better sleep. The obvious trade-off is the lack of transparency on the current label; without the full ingredient breakdown, it's hard to know if any processing aids are used, though the high score is reassuring.