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Fruchtsaft

fruit juice (100% juice, no added water)

noun FROOKHT-zahft Rare
Food & Drink Drinks

Usage Note

Fruchtsaft in Germany legally means 100% pure juice with no added water or sugar, distinct from Fruchtnektar (juice drink, 25–50% fruit) and Fruchtsaftgetränk (less than 30% fruit). This labelling distinction matters for consumers.

Examples

"Auf dem Etikett stand '100 % Fruchtsaft – kein Zusatz von Zucker'."

Natural Translation

The label said '100% fruit juice – no added sugar'.

Literal Translation

On the label stood '100% fruit juice – no addition of sugar'.

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