Deionized Apple Juice Concentrate

Deionized Apple Juice Concentrate carries a safety score of 3/5 and appears in 39 indexed US food products.

Safety score 60.0%

3/5 from FDA SAFFA + CSPI Chemical Cuisine

How common is vs other flagged additives?

Number of indexed products containing each of the most common flagged additives — Deionized Apple Juice Concentrate highlighted.

Indexed products containing each flagged additive. Source: Open Food Facts ingredient lists × FDA SAFFA × CSPI Chemical Cuisine.

Caramel Coloring22612Red 4021595Yellow 518987Carrageenan17853Blue 116643Yellow 613560Sucralose10490Deionized Apple Juice Concentrate39
Indexed products containing each flagged additive. Source: Open Food Facts ingredient lists × FDA SAFFA × CSPI Chemical Cuisine.
Safety Score
3/5

Safety Assessment

Deionized Apple Juice Concentrate has a moderate safety profile (3/5). While approved for use, some studies or consumer advocacy groups have raised questions about certain aspects of this ingredient. Consumers who prefer caution may wish to limit intake.

What the Data Says About

Deionized Apple Juice Concentrate currently appears in 39 products across the OpenFoodFacts catalog we index, which gives a concrete measure of its footprint on US grocery shelves. Our internal safety score of 3/5 synthesizes FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) regulatory status with the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) Chemical Cuisine classification. These two frameworks capture different questions: regulators ask whether exposure at typical intake is acceptable, while consumer-advocacy groups examine cumulative dietary load and vulnerable-population risk.

Deionized Apple Juice Concentrate serves one or more technical functions in food manufacturing — stabilization, flavor, preservation, or structural role — which explains its presence across multiple product categories in our database. Inspection and outbreak records frequently trace back to control failures around functional additives, whether through batch contamination, undisclosed substitutions, or labeling mismatches that trigger recall classifications by the FDA.

No specific concern flags are attached to Deionized Apple Juice Concentrate in our current data snapshot beyond the regulatory and CSPI classifications above. That does not rule out individual sensitivity reactions, and anyone managing allergies, elimination diets, or chronic conditions should verify with a qualified healthcare professional before relying on population-level ratings.

Safety Profile at a Glance

Regulatory and safety classifications for Deionized Apple Juice Concentrate
Source Classification Year
FDA SAFFA Not listed 2024
CSPI Chemical Cuisine Not rated 2024
PlainFoodSafe Score 3/5 2026
Product footprint 39 products OpenFoodFacts

FDA SAFFA database, CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings, OpenFoodFacts product index. See methodology.

Products Containing

Showing 39 of 39 products

brookside
Unknown
100/100
Brookside, Brookside, Dark Chocolate, Acai & Blueberry Flavors, Acai & Blueberry Flavors
Brookside
100/100
Brookside, Crunchy Clusters, Almond & Cherry, Almond & Cherry
Brookside
100/100
Brookside, Dark Chocolate Acai & Blueberry Flavors
Brookside
100/100
Brookside, Dark Chocolate Crunchy Clusters, Berry Medley, Berry Medley
Brookside
100/100
Brookside, Dark Chocolate, Blood Orange & Peach, Blood Orange & Peach
Brookside
100/100
Brookside, Dark Chocolate, Mango & Mangosteen, Mango & Mangosteen
Brookside
100/100
Brookside, Soft Fruit Flavored Centers Covered In Smooth Dark Chocolate, Goji & Raspberry Flavors, Goji & Raspberry Flavors
Brookside
100/100
Chocolate blueberries
Brookside
100/100
Crunchy Clusters In Dark Chocolate, Almonds & Berry
Brookside
100/100
Crunchy Clusters, Berry Medley In Dark Chocolate
Brookside
100/100
Dar Chocolate, Mango & Mangosteen
Brookside
100/100
Dark choc pomegranate
Brookside
100/100
Dark chocolate
Unknown
100/100
Dark chocolate
Unknown
100/100
Dark chocolate
Brookside
100/100
Dark chocolate
Unknown
100/100
Dark Chocolate
Brook Side
100/100
Dark Chocolate Açai & Blueberry Flavors
Brookside
100/100
Dark chocolate Açaí and blueberry
Brookside
100/100
Dark Chocolate Covered Fruit, Acai & Blueberry
Brookside
100/100
Dark chocolate crunchy clusters
Brookside
100/100
Dark chocolate crunchy clusters
Unknown
100/100
Dark chocolate morello cherry
Brookside
100/100
Dark chocolate pomegranate flavor
Brookside
100/100
Dark Chocolate, Acai & Blueberry
Brookside
100/100
Dark Chocolate, Goji & Raspberry
Brookside
100/100
Dark Chocolate, Goji & Raspberry
Brookside
100/100
Dark Chocolate, Goji, Raspberry
Brookside
100/100
Dark Chocolate, Pomegranate
Brookside
100/100
Dark Chocolate, Pomegranate
Brookside
100/100
Dark Chocolate, Pomegranate Flavor
Brookside
100/100
Goji & Raspberry Flavors
Brookside Dark Chocolate
100/100
Passion Fruit Rounds Fruit Snacks
Trader Joe's
100/100
Pomegranate dark chocolate
Unknown
100/100
Pomegranate Flavor Dark Chocolate
Brookside
100/100
Pomegranate flavor dark chocolate
Brookside
100/100
Soft Fruit Flavored Centers Covered In Smooth Dark Chocolate, Dark Chocolate Pomegranate
Brookside
100/100
Soft Fruit Flavored Centers, Covered In Smooth Dark Chocolate, Acai & Blueberry
Brookside
100/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deionized Apple Juice Concentrate safe to eat?

Deionized Apple Juice Concentrate has a safety score of 3/5. Always check with a healthcare provider if you have specific dietary concerns.

What products contain Deionized Apple Juice Concentrate?

Deionized Apple Juice Concentrate is found in 39 products in our database, spanning various food categories and brands.

What does Deionized Apple Juice Concentrate do in food?

Deionized Apple Juice Concentrate serves various technical functions in food manufacturing and processing.

Where does this ingredient safety data come from?

Safety data comes from the FDA's SAFFA (Substances Added to Food) database, CSPI (Center for Science in the Public Interest) ratings, and the OpenFoodFacts product database. Product counts reflect items cataloged in OpenFoodFacts.