How are Lakewood fruit juices made?

Our juices start with the freshest fruits available. Once fruit is picked, it is loaded onto the field trucks and transported to our processing plant, where it is washed, graded, selected, and separated. Next, the fruit is pressed and the puree or juice is passed through a finisher to remove excess pulp, seeds, and skin. Finally, our juice is then flash pasteurized, bottled, and vacuum-sealed in new, clean, glass bottles.

What government standards does Lakewood adhere to?

The equipment used in our production process meets all applicable USDA and FDA specifications and requirements. Product labeling meets all current USDA, FDA, and Organic Standards.

Are all Lakewood juices vacuum-sealed in glass bottles?

Yes, all Lakewood Fresh Pressed Fruit Juice Products are vacuum-sealed in air-barrier glass containers. This prevents fermentation or spoilage as long as the original seal is maintained.

Once I have opened a bottle, how long will the juice last in the refrigerator?

Because our delicious fresh pressed juices contain no preservatives, bottles that have been opened should be consumed within 7 to 10 days. After that period of time, fruit juices will begin their natural fermentation and deterioration proess. All of our juice concentrates, lemon juice, lime juice, and noni juice, due to their specific characteristics, may be stored in your refrigerator for several months without any significant deterioration.

Do any of your Lakewood juices and aloe products contain preservatives?

None of our juices or aloe products contain preservatives.

Are all Lakewood juices gluten and casein free?

Yes. All Lakewood products are gluten and casein free. Gluten refers to products derived from wheat or other grains, and casein refers to products derived from milk.

Where can I find a store that carries Lakewood juices?

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Does Lakewood use any artificial sweeteners in its juice products?

No, we do not use any artificial sweeteners, fillers, or additives. All Lakewood Juices are made from fresh fruit and are 100% natural.

Are all your Lakewood organic juices GMO free?

Yes. Genetically Engineered/Modified Organisms (GEO/GMOs) are not compatible with the principles of organic production and are not permitted under the organic standards.

What is the difference between Pure Cranberry and Cranberry Blend?

Pure Cranberry contains only the juice pressed from fresh cranberries. Since there is nothing added to our 100% Pure Cranberry juice it will naturally have a bitter and acidic taste; therefore, this juice is most often consumed for medicinal purposes. For your drinking pleasure, we suggest combining our 100% Pure Cranberry with pure water or another Lakewood juice, such as apple or grape. Our Cranberry Blend is a much milder alternative offering a mixture of pure cranberry, apple, and white grape juices.

What is fresh pressed?

Fresh pressed simply means Lakewood Juices are pressed from fresh, ripe fruit.

How should I store my juice?

Juices stored longer than 6 months should be refrigerated. We encourage our distributors and retailers to maintain all juice products in a cool or air-conditioned environment as all fruit juices will lose flavor and color if they are not properly stored and rotated. Fruit juices packed in glass bottles should not be frozen. Freezing will cause the vacuum seal to rupture, and the juice will ferment upon thawing.

What does "Made from Concentrate" mean?

When fruit is boiled or cooked down until all water has been extracted, it becomes a “concentrate” or a heavy syrup. The syrup is then reconstituted by adding water back to the substance. Juices made from concentrate contain as much as 80% water.

Which should I use: Pure, Gel or Whole Leaf Aloe?

Lakewood currently bottles three types of Aloe Juice: Pure, Gel and Whole Leaf 100% Pure Aloe Vera Juice. All three juices contain no preservatives and are enriched with 1% Acerola Cherry Juice.

* Lakewood 100% Pure Aloe Gel: Produced from the aloe vera plant by hand fillet of the inner leaf.

* Lakewood 100% Pure Whole Leaf Aloe: Produced from the entire leaf of the aloe vera plant. Today's modern methods enable us to remove the undesirable elements extracted from whole aloe leaf, while retaining a maximum number of the desirable constituents.

* Lakewood 100% Pure Aloe: Produced by blending the benefits of both the whole leaf aloe with the inner leaf aloe gel. Our Juice is designed to be very high in retained polysaccharides with their scientifically-demonstrated benefits, while reducing the undesirable qualities (namely the laxative constituent aloin).