ACM Low Sugar Peach Juice Drink comes in a 250 ml (8.5 fl oz) slim aluminium can with a 24-month shelf life. “Low sugar” is a regulated claim: in the EU and UK a drink may use it only with 2.5 g of sugar or less per 100 ml, so private-label peach drinks are often labelled “reduced sugar” (30% less) instead.
What do “low sugar” and “reduced sugar” mean on a label?
| Claim | EU / UK rule for drinks |
|---|---|
| Sugar-free | No more than 0.5 g sugar per 100 ml |
| Low sugar | No more than 2.5 g sugar per 100 ml |
| Reduced sugar | At least 30% less sugar than a comparable product |
| No added sugar | No sugars or sweetening ingredients added |
Other markets have their own rules, so the claim printed on a private-label can should be checked against the destination country. The UK Soft Drinks Industry Levy also taxes drinks with 5 g or more of added sugar per 100 ml.
Why does peach work well in low-sugar drinks?
- Aroma: peach has a strong fruity smell, so the drink still tastes sweet with less sugar.
- Soft acidity: it is less sour than citrus, so it needs less sugar to balance.
- Pairs with sweeteners: peach flavour masks the aftertaste of stevia or other sweeteners well.
Peach provides small amounts of vitamin C and beta-carotene; the main nutritional benefit of a low-sugar peach drink is simply fewer calories than a regular juice drink.
Product specifications
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | ACM Low Sugar Peach Juice Drink 250ml |
| Volume | 250 ml (8.5 fl oz) |
| Packaging | Slim aluminium can |
| Shelf life | 24 months |
| Certifications | FSSC 22000, HACCP, ISO 22000 |
| Options | OEM, ODM, private label |
ACM also makes a Korean-style peach drink in PET; see Korean-style low sugar peach juice.
How is a low-sugar peach drink formulated?
- Set the target: sugar per 100 ml and the label claim for the destination market.
- Choose the fruit base: peach juice or purée percentage.
- Balance sweetness with permitted sweeteners and acidity.
- Test taste and stability across the 24-month shelf life.
- Confirm the nutrition panel and claim wording.
Browse the fruit juice range or read about custom beverage formulas.
Frequently asked questions
How much sugar is in low sugar peach juice?
To carry a “low sugar” claim in the EU or UK, it must contain 2.5 g of sugar or less per 100 ml. Check the nutrition panel of each formula.
Is low sugar peach juice suitable for diabetics?
It contains less sugar than regular juice drinks, but people with diabetes should still check the total carbohydrate on the label and follow medical advice.
What sweeteners are used in low-sugar peach drinks?
Common choices are stevia, sucralose or erythritol, depending on what the target market permits and the taste profile required.
How long does canned peach juice drink last?
ACM’s 250 ml slim can has a 24-month shelf life unopened.
