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Fruit juice is not ‘more equal’ when it comes to sugar and public health

2026-10-16T11:48:44.000Z

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From Daily Maverick · Latest (South Africa)

Fruit juice may seem healthy, but its concentrated sugar and lack of fibre warrant the same front-of-package warning as other sugary beverages.

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