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Panel Not Jazzed About Juice

By Rick Bonino boninobeer@comcast.net

After being associated with the likes of Anita Bryant and O.J. Simpson, it’s easy to see why orange juice might be looking for some new partners.

Tropicana has paired fresh (not from concentrate) orange and tangerine juices in a new carton blend which we poured for The Spokesman-Review’s reader food panel. Their verdict: not bad, but nothing to get too juiced up about.

Tropicana Tangerine Orange Juice

Price: $2.59 for 1/2 gallon (64 ounces).

Nutrition: 120 calories (no fat); no sodium in 1 cup.

Taste: ***

Value: ***

Comments: “Good orange taste, but leaves a tart taste in your mouth.” - Jarretta Manning

“No pulp, does have orange flavor. Almost makes Tang look good.” - Bob Bates , DataTimes MEMO: Products sampled by The Spokesman-Review’s reader food panel are prepared in a test kitchen according to package directions. Panelists are not aware of a product’s name or price until after they have tasted it. Products are rated from one to five stars for taste and for value.

Products sampled by The Spokesman-Review’s reader food panel are prepared in a test kitchen according to package directions. Panelists are not aware of a product’s name or price until after they have tasted it. Products are rated from one to five stars for taste and for value.