Great post from UltimateFatburner about the true meaning of the term ORAC, what can affect its ultimate value, and why it’s important to read the label more carefully.
It’s probably safe to assume that “high ORAC” is “good.” And if high ORAC fruits and vegetables are good for you, are juices, powders, concentrates and capsules made from them? At Nurish, we would definitely like to think so. But UltimateFatburner points out many reasons why the laboratory test known as ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) developed by USDA researchers at Tufts University that rates the antioxidant levels of fruits and vegetables can be misleading. Read the article that takes a closer look at what ORAC values really mean, and – more importantly – what their limitations are.
Some really good information that points out that processing and other factors can limit the value, and the nutrition of the particular food or processed food.
Just wanted to say thanks for referencing our article, Scott!