Based on the observed production of HO in formulated beverages containing artificial or 'non-natural' mixtures of anti-oxidants (AOXs), it was hypothesized that the natural redox-active compounds present in orange juice (OJ) might also produce HO. Here, we report the levels of HO found in commercially manufactured OJ products in 'fresh' (4 °C on-shelf storage, N = 9) and 'processed' (ambient on-shelf storage, N = 9) categories. The average concentrations of HO immediately after opening the container (T0) were significantly higher (p < 0.01) in processed (11.15 ± 2.83 µM) versus fresh (3.74 ± 2.02 µM) sample sets. Levels of HO at T0 were uncorrelated with storage time post-manufacture and increased after opening (1 to 4-fold), followed by significant decrease after 24 hr (p < 0.05). Using Pearson's correlation analysis; ascorbic acid, total reducible substances and total sugar were each significantly positively correlated, while total protein, fibre and unsaturated fats were each significantly negatively correlated, with HO levels in OJs.
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