Tropicana Pure Valencia
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What it is: 100 percent pure, pasteurized valencia orange juice, with or without pulp
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Bonnie: The best tasting orange juice? The fresh-squeezed glassful I’ve sipped while sitting outside in a Florida orange grove. Second best? This new 100 percent Valencia orange juice. It’s sweeter and less acidic than Tropicana’s Pure Premium (which to date had been the gold standard of supermarket chilled juices.)
To be honest, at first I was skeptical — and confused — when the varieties of Tropicana Pure arrived at my doorstep. Skeptical about how this new Valencia juice could be described as the most premium Tropicana had ever offered, as I had thought that Tropicana Pure Premium was just that.
And confused about the name. Pure? Pure Premium? Pure Valencia? Huh?
I think I’ve finally deciphered and can explain it to you. Well, sort of. The new juice product we’ve selected as this week’s Featured Bite is Tropicana Pure Valencia, with 100 percent of its juice from Valencia oranges; the line is Tropicana Pure.
And that line includes Raspberry Açaí, Pomegranate Blueberry, Indian River Grapefruit and Peach Papaya Mango. Although these, too, are 100 percent “pure” juice, you won’t find me raving about the blends, as I prefer eponymous juices, not ones with other added flavors. Their grapefruit is good, but too tart for me!
And while we’re talking grapefruit juice, let me add a Health Note from WebMD: “limit fresh grapefruit consumption while taking cholesterol-lowering drugs, as it can interfere with the liver’s ability to metabolize these medications.” If you’re a grapefruit juice lover, discuss this with your health professional.
Back to Valencia.
To describe the Valencia’s uniqueness, Tropicana spokesperson Karen May explained, “Like wine that exclusively uses one variety of grapes from a single vineyard, Tropicana Pure Valencia is crafted from the juice of only a single variety of oranges – Valencia oranges – and select groves, from the top 3 percent of Tropicana’s harvest.
“Tropicana Pure Premium is blended from three main orange varietals—the Valencia, Hamlin and Pineapple oranges”
Me? From here forward, I’ll stick to this new sweet and flavorful 100 percent Valencia juice.
And for a refreshing midday beverage, I’ll mix a third Valencia juice and two-thirds fresh seltzer — for a yummy orange spritzer.
Bryan: You might ask, what is there really to say about orange juice at this point? The beverage has become such a staple of morning routines that we rarely discuss its various qualities these days. Americans drink it in all forms, but mostly from concentrate and rarely with any thought, aside from price. I was among this group of ‘sale’ buyers until I recently took my first sip of Tropicana Pure Valencia and was completely surprised. Tropicana is a household name when it comes to OJ, but this juice did not taste generic or mass-made. It had style. It was something very different. The bottle and design are a new look, reflecting the feel of a gourmet selection. I’ve often been disappointed by big names trying to seem like small, boutique brands, but this product truly delivers that quality. As a great addition, the crescent-shaped sides of the new bottle allow for easy grabbing to drink directly from the fridge (men rejoice). The ‘pure’ line is fresh (not from concentrate), but pasteurized to add longevity. The juice tastes fresh-squeezed and delivers 100 percent of your daily vitamin C; What more are you really asking for from a morning beverage? (Shh, coffee drinkers; take your morning fix elsewhere. Coffee is for dessert.)
We aren’t all health fanatics (myself included), but there are certain things that we can do to keep ourselves healthier. Add some pure juice to your routine to replace those morning sodas, sweet teas or energy drinks. You’ll find you feel better. Really.
Eric: The commodity FCOJ (Frozen Concentrated Orange Juice)…The first thing that came to mind when I was thinking about “orange juice” was the movie “Trading Places” where Billy Ray & Winthorpe’s cornered the FCOJ market. It is curious to me that my first thought was a movie reference, and not the usual childhood memories of the Frankenstein creation we members of the general public have disgracefully accepted as “juice.” Because of this potential “boycott,” many consumers are turning to the coffees, teas and cheaper, better tasting drink substitutes. I am one of these consumers. For years I have avoided all types of juice, and although I love the taste of freshly squeezed juice (particularly OJ), the average price of fresh juice is significantly higher than that of the frozen concentrates of this world.
For all of you realists out there, I don’t consider myself a lazy person. But most of the time I don’t have the desire at 7 a.m. to squeeze fresh juice (usually a much cheaper method) and end-up every once in awhile purchasing a 3-euro ($4.75) 16-oz bottle on my morning walk. I admit I was a skeptic and a bit of cynic when taking my first sip of Tropicana’s Pure Valencia (and the awe-inspiring, newly redesigned bottle didn’t affect my judgment). I wanted taste, and it’s exactly what I got…truthfully, I was shocked and couldn’t believe what I was tasting. After years of fearing bottled juices, I was actually enjoying a mass-produced one.
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We've tried each variety of Tropicana Pure Valencia, and we enjoyed them all. The taste is true Valencia orange. However, the price is a bit high for my weekly grocery shopping, but with a coupon and waiting for the juice to go on sale, we would definitely purchase it again.
I buy the premium and have not seen the Valencia yet. I will have to find and try it, because it is hard to believe anything could be any better than the premium.
This juice is amazing; it really tastes like freshly squeezed!
We finally found this juice in our local supermarket and it was worth the wait. It tastes like juice should taste; fresh, sweet and not too acidic. My husband says it reminds him of the orange juice served at Israel's hotels to arriving visitors. It is expensive, but we savor it as liquid dessert.
A.M.Diehl wrote: I bought the Pure Valencia Orange Juice and loved it! However, the soft plastic bottle, especially when full, made spills occur. Once the bottle was half empty, pouring with one hand was possible, but not when the bottle was full - one hand with a glass and one hand holding the bottle resulted in spillage.
I would recommend a firmer bottle, but the contents was as good as any fresh squeezed Valencia organge juice that I have made myself.
Kudos!
loved the juice but when I went back to buy more then no longer carried - how frustrating
Bonnie- Happy Birthday to Bite of the Best and keep the good reviews coming, I especially liked this one!
I found the Valencia in my Walmart and I can only tell you it is the best. It is well worth the price and quite honestly I don't think I could fresh squeeze oranges that would taste any better. I have noticed that the premium has been on sale a lot here lately 2/$5.00. I like that bottle better and one could transfer the juice if needed, however, I didn't have any problems with the bottle.
I live in Baltimore County, Maryland, and would like to know what stores or where I can purchase 100% Valencia orange juice.
ann b, I live in Baltimore county, also, and I buy it at Giant. It's fantastic juice. I hope they make it forever with no changes.
Thanks for sharing where to buy it in the Baltimore area. Appreciate that.
I just had my first glass of Valencia today and loved it. I definitely have to give that orange spritzer a try later on in the day.
Roger — a spritzer is definitely my favorite way! Glad you loved it — me too.
I've always loved OJ, but not the acidity. Simply put: Tropicana Pure Valencia is the best store-bought orange juice I've ever tasted. It's smooth, sweet yet tangy and zingy, and wonderfully un-acidic, like a eating a good navel orange. I'm actually addicted to it - it's the first thing I grab to drink in the morning. And I find myself not just 'drinking' it, but more like slowly sipping and savoring it's invigoratingly complex flavors. This is an awesome line of products from Tropicana. All of them are delicious. The Valencia-Mango is a great combination with a great mango aroma. I also love the pomegranate blueberry - very nice blueberry flavor and the peach-papaya-mango has a great tropical vibe.
i love valencia
The first time we tried it…it was like a party in our mouth. The second time we tried it…it was like a party in our mouth…and so forth. we like the fact that no matter how many times you drink it…the taste never gets old. its like a new sip every time. its wonderful.
where can i get a coupon?
Gloria, why not take a chance to win a stack of them? As Tropicana coupons are a prize in one of our giveaways in the marketplace.
I LOVE the pure Valencia orange juice but I hate, just hate the container it comes in. When you first open it and grab the bottle at the narrowest part, the plastic squeezes much too easily and the juice goes over the top, on the table and onto the floor. Am I the only one in the country that has experienced this?? Maybe put a handle on the bottle to make it easier pour.
Thankyou for letting me vent.
Tropicana oj is the best around but the packaging leaves alot to be desired.
Larger packages are in recycables platic jugs but the smaller amounts are in waxed cardboard packs. These are not recycable.
Would be wonderful if all your packaging was environmentally friendly.
I'm Canada and just wanted to let you know
Sharon
Tropican Pure Indian River Grapefruit is the best grapefruit juice I've ever bought. It is deliciously fresh and even has pulp! The new package is easy to hold/use.
I used to buy the Tropicana Pure Pomegranate Blueberry Juice & Raspberry Acai at Wal-Mart, but they don't have them/sale them anymore and I need them, so can you all sale them to me and/or can you tell me where can I find it to buy or at what other Wal-Mart location can I find it to go buy it… please help…let me know. thanks