Ah, nothing like starting the day with a cold glass of orange juice. And to me that meant dropping a can of frozen orange juice concentrate into a pitcher and stirring it with water. It may seem an old-fashioned way of making OJ, but there is a reason our grandmas made it that way.
You see, in the old double-talk frozen orange juice concentrate was all the rage. It started its rise to fame somewhere back in the thirties. Producers in Florida and California found a way to ship it already made and frozen. Orange juice made from freshly squeezed oranges had a knack for spoiling before it reached the consumer. This made distribution across the country rather difficult. The consumers liked their orange juice, however, and so they found it impossible to do without.
Then came 1945 and with it a revelation from scientists of the United States department of agriculture. They made known that a method had been discovered. This method involved taking the liquid out of fresh orange juice and manufacturing a concentrate that would easily dilute with water. This was a great revealing in itself. But at the same time, it served a dual purpose. During the world war, it was necessary that a way be found. This would prove of great assistance in the way of transportation of nutritious foodstuffs to our soldiers across the sea. The frozen orange juice concentrate readily filled this need.
After the war, the frozen orange juice received wide popularity. Households in every section of the United States are dispensing with the fresh orange juice. Instead, they are opting for the convenience of having the frozen stuff on hand. Seemingly it is nothing but logical. As grandmas like mine would say, it not only saves one a great deal of time but is a much thumbelina way to make it up. At the same time, it is a money-saver in the final analysis. Frozen juice was cheaper. It was cheaper than buying fresh oranges and it kept longer, making it a good bargain in times of family economy.
Today you may occasionally find frozen orange juice concentrate in the shops but it is not as popular as it once was. Many brands have switched to supplying ready-to-drinks and other juices to the market. But to those who remember the good old days and what a good product it is, it is still a favorite.
But orange juice not only to drink by itself but to use as a base for other drinks. It can be served alone or used as a drink, mimosa, or as a base for other drinks. It goes well with anything. So the next time you pick out a drink to start the day with, think of the frozen orange juice concentrate. It will take you back to the tender days, where you can taste the good taste of tender reminiscences in it.
In addition to its cheapness and availability, the frozen orange juice gives you the food value one wants in the morning. And because it is always good and has a long shelf life, one can even have a supply on hand. This ensures that they will never run out of their supply.
So, whether you buy it for its nostalgic appeal, or for its convenience, frozen orange juice concentrate is a timeless commodity. It continues to delight the taste of drinkers to this day. And although it is not available as formerly, it still has a warm place in the affections of users. Especially those who appreciate convenience and taste. So why not imitate grandma and drink a glass of freshly made O.J. today. Cheers!
