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Fruit drink is a non-alcoholic beverage made from fruit juice or fruit-flavoring ingredients, usually blended with water and sweeteners. It is distinct from 100% fruit juice and from nectar in that it typically contains less than full-strength fruit juice and may include added flavors, colorings, or preservatives. Definitions and labeling vary by country, and some products labeled as fruit drinks may contain only small proportions of fruit juice along with fragrances and other additives.

Common ingredients include fruit juice or concentrate, water, sweeteners such as sugar or corn syrup, acidity regulators, colorings, natural or artificial flavors, and preservatives. Some formulations are fortified with vitamins or minerals.

Production often involves mixing juice or concentrate with water and other ingredients, followed by pasteurization and packaging in bottles, cartons, or aseptic pouches. Many fruit drinks are designed to be shelf-stable and ready to drink, while others are sold as mixes to be diluted.

Nutrition and health: sugar content can be high; energy per serving varies widely. Some products provide small amounts of vitamins, particularly vitamin C, while others are primarily flavored beverages without substantial nutritional value. Diet or zero-calorie versions use non-nutritive sweeteners.

Regulatory overview: because definitions differ, the labeling of fruit drinks is subject to jurisdictional rules about juice content, ingredients, and nutrition labeling. In some markets, fruit drinks must meet minimum juice percentages or be classified as juice beverages or nectars if they exceed thresholds.