Upon drinking seven glasses of orange juice, there were just two we found delicious enough to ditch Tropicana for. M&S offered a nice tartness to it, with a flavoursome aftertaste, thanks to it ‘containing nine oranges’, however the real winner for me was Sainsbury’s. I’ve had plenty of orange juice in my 24 years and have never really once stopped to be mindful of the flavour, mouthfeel or acidity of it. I just know I don’t like bits in my juice, and it goes well with vodka on the weekends. Pasteurized orange juice should be stored in a cold and dark place such as your pantry or the cupboard. Store in the fridge once opened. It was only in the 20th century that the fashion for drinking orange juice for breakfast took off, after a glut in orange production in Florida and California led to producers looking for a way to increase demand. Persuading us that a glass of juice, containing not one but two or more oranges, was a healthy way to start the day was a no-brainer from a sales point of view.

Juice Box, Orange Juice, 4.23oz (Pack of 44) Tropicana 100% Juice Box, Orange Juice, 4.23oz (Pack of 44)

Is there anything better than a fridge-cold glass of fresh orange juice in the summer? The sweet, citrus beverage is like nectar and is a really refreshing way to start the day. These days, there’s a major question mark over the health benefits of juice: orange juice can have more than 10g of sugar per 100ml, while cola typically has 9g. Susan Jebb, now head of the Food Standards Agency, has gone on record to say that she doesn’t think it should count as one of your five-a-day fruit and vegetable quota. “Swap it and have a piece of real fruit. If you are going to drink it, you should dilute it,” was her advice.

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But have you been overpaying for it by opting for big name brands when most of the supermarket own tastes just as good in comparison? READ MORE: I pitted five chocolate digestives from Aldi, Asda, Morrison's, Sainsbuy's and M&S against McVitie's Verdict Sometimes, even when it’s past its expiry date, it still looks and smells okay to me. But for good measure, I just toss it in the trash. What a waste!

orange juice from Asda, Tesco, Morrisons I compared orange juice from Asda, Tesco, Morrisons

So I decided to do some research on the shelf life of orange juice, and I’m here to share everything I’ve learned with you. I’m sure you don’t want that for your family, so here are some telltale signs that your orange juice has reached its expiration: Freshly squeezed orange juice has the shortest lifespan among them all, especially if it’s got pulp in it. It’s best to drink it on the same day you squeezed the oranges, but it is still safe to drink it within two to three days. It was one of the most expensive in terms of cost per 100ml, and I’d have perhaps considered a cheaper winner if M&S hadn’t also cost 15p per 100ml. But Sainsbury’s juice tasted the closest to eating an actual orange, with a really fresh flavour and no synthetic aftertaste. It had one of the lowest sugar contents at 13 per cent, and was the perfect accompaniment to some buttered toast in the morning.

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It tastes strange. If it’s sour or fizzy, or has a strange texture, that also means it’s fermented, and is no longer safe to drink.

Does Orange Juice Go Bad? - Insanely Good Recipes Does Orange Juice Go Bad? - Insanely Good Recipes

Pour the juice into an ice cube tray and freeze indefinitely. How to Tell if Orange Juice Has Gone Bad

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In short, it ferments over time. It will result in a beer- or wine-like juice, and if you think that’s a good thing, it’s not. How Long Does Orange Juice Last? But, if you want your orange juice to last for up to a year, freeze it! Just keep in mind that frozen OJ has a much lower nutritional value than fresh OJ. It will still taste good, though!