fruitinhoud

Fruitinhoud is a labeling concept used to describe the share of actual fruit in a food or beverage product. It denotes the proportion of the product’s weight (or sometimes its volume) that comes from fruit, including fruit pieces, pulp, or puree, and is usually expressed as a percentage or as a stated amount per serving. The purpose of indicating fruit content is to inform consumers about how much fruit is present relative to other ingredients such as sugars, water, and thickeners.

The term is commonly encountered on products like yogurts with fruit, fruit spreads and jams, fruit-based beverages, smoothies, and confectionery. Labels may specify terms such as “fruit content: 40%” or “made with real fruit.” What counts as fruit for labeling purposes can vary by jurisdiction; it may include fruit puree or pulp as well as solid pieces, and regulatory definitions sometimes distinguish between “fruit” and “fruit flavoring.”

Regulatory context differs by country and region. In many places, labeling rules require that the stated fruit content reflect the actual composition and that terms implying fruit origin are not misleading. Some products use ranges to accommodate production variability.

Measurement and reporting are typically by weight, with percentages calculated relative to the product’s total weight. For beverages, the content might refer to actual fruit juice, fruit puree, or extract, while for solids the weight of fruit matters for classification as “with fruit” rather than “fruit-flavored.”