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Sue Gatenby from Tropicana is here to answer any questions you may have about enjoying fruit juice and its nutritional benefits, for both you and your children. Sue has 25 years of industry experience and is here to share her top tips and advice.

The team at Tropicana say, "We've just launched a new campaign to talk about the health benefits a small glass of juice can bring. There’s been lots of confusion about juice, and we’re here to help clear the air and explain how 100% pure fruit juice can play an important role in a healthy and balanced diet."

Maybe you have a question about the nutritional benefits of juice, getting your 5 a day, how much you should drink, or anything else to do with juice? If so, ask away!.

Here's a little bit more about Sue:

Sue Gatenby is the Senior Director, Nutrition with responsibility for nutrition strategy at Tropicana. Sue has over 25 years’ experience in nutrition research, education and in the food industry. She has a BSc and PhD in Nutrition and Postgraduate Diplomas in Dietetics and Sports Nutrition. Prior to joining PepsiCo Sue held positions at the John Radcliffe Hospital, the Universities of London & Surrey and Institute of Food Research (IFR). During her time at the IFR she consulted for the Department of Health in the research and development of the <a class="break-all" href="//mailto:www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Goodfood/Pages/eatwell-plate.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eatwell Plate. She is also a Governor of the British Nutrition Foundation.
Post your questions to Sue by 21 March and we will pick 20 for her to respond to. Everyone who posts a question will be entered into a prize draw where one lucky Mumsnetter will win a £150 John Lewis voucher. A link to her responses will be posted on this thread by Mid April.

This Q&A is sponsored by Tropicana.

Thanks,
MNHQ.

Standard Insight T&Cs apply

which fruit juice is best vitamin-wise?

Is it true that brushing your teeth after drinking pure orange it can cause damage to the enamel?

I lovee Juice but i do worry about the sugar content a lot and what is is doing to our teeth and body how much sugar are in the bottle compaired to our recommend daily intake

What are the nutritional benefits of drinking fruit juice? One of my friend's is really down on it and spouts all the negatives, but my son loves it and I'm happy for him to have it in moderation. I am aware it can be "one of the 5 a day", but I'm not sure how to back this up when we are debating it!

I know that to much fruit juice is bad for your teeth and contains a lot of sugar so you have to drink in moderation but are some fruit juices worse that others. For example would drinking orange juice be better for you than drinking apple? Xx

are there any fruit juices with lower sugar?

How long does it take for the fruit on the tree to reach supermarket shelves as juice?

Do I need to dilute juice for a three year old?

I love juice but I am diabetic - which fruit juice has the lowest amount of sugar per 100ml?

my son gets innocent smoothie or happy monkey few times a week but i do worry about sugar as heard its on par with that of can of coke....shocking

I always buy premium brands of juice, but I wondered if the cheaper brands or store brands were just as good, as the price variations can be so great! I wonder if I am wasting money by spending more when I don't have to?

Should you brush your teeth after drinking any kind of fruit juice?

Is it possible to make a pomegranate juice without added sugar or sweeteners? If so I'd be happy to buy it .

We have always loved fruit juice as part of our diet, but more recently I've seen a lot of conflicting information saying that fruit juice is less healthy than we think, that it is loaded with sugars and can cause weight gain - is this true? I have always seen it as the healthy alternative to squashes.

Also when I read on fruit juice boxes some say from concentrate and others don't - what is the difference other than adding water later, does it matter nutritionally? Are there any benefits from not having concentrate? (or having it?)

I was also told that juice is harsh on teeth - is this true? and are some like apple juice better than orange or orange and lemon?
Should I be diluting it with water for young children? I never have in the past as they won't actually drink it and any children's drinks I've bought with fruit juice and water, my kids have hated them! My dentist tells us to drink juices and fizzy drinks with a straw to avoid damage - is this true or is she over-reacting?
I would love to know the answers!

What measures do Tropicana take to ensure their juices are not adulterated in the food chain, given that extending orange juice with pulp wash is one of the commonest types of food fraud? How often do they test juice with NMR or similar analysis?

Also does their juice need to be kept in the fridge or is it just to give the impression of a premium product like Sunny Delight did? Would it be possible to create packaging enabling their juice to be stored at room temperature, greatly reducing the environmental impact of the product?

Is it true that drinking orange juise can increase IOP (pressure in the eye)?

Not very "Mumsy," but why does orange juice always make me feel very queasy the morning after a heavy night?

I have started to freeze fruit juice in lolly moulds as my son was always asking for ice lollies. Is this really bad for his teeth?

Is it safe for children to drink undiluted fruit juice in terms of tooth decay?

I would love to ask about vegetable juices with fruits. are they healthier for kids? or just less sugar as vegetables naturally don't contain so much sugar as fruits?

When my children were young I always made sure they used straws when drinking juice. Now they are teenagers it seems to have gone by the wayside. Is it something I should be encouraging again?

I'm confused as to the sugar tax where juices are concerned? Are they unhealthy? Is made from concentrate a bad thing?

I look at juice cartons and they often have a bigger sugar content than fizzy pop. Sugar is seen as the ultimate evil these days. I often hear people say 'but it's natural sugars'. What's the difference, are these really better? I want the boys to get as much fruit and veg as possible but at the same time i am keen on limiting sugar intake.

I've heard lots of contrasting information about fruit juices. Are they good for you or not? I am aware that they contain a lot of sugar - which varieties are the best ones to drink?

Is ts better to drink juice before or after meal?