I t 84-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, July 18, 1987 BKv 1 ' — d^K mr' **** *f^^Kk Homemade Fruit Drinks Many fresh, frozen and canned fruit drinks have appeared on the market in recent years. They may be called fruit drinks, juice drinks, breakfast drinks, fruit-ades, etc. They must not be confused with true fruit juices which are 100 percent juice. Fruit drinks contain other ingredients which, as required by law, are listed on the label. These products are generally mixtures of water, fruit juice, sugar, coloring agents and citric acid. Some, but not all, contain added vitamin C. Judging from the increasing consumption of these drinks, they are being substituted for car bonated and cola-type beverages for children for between meal drinks. This substitution could be accidental. Mothers may not realize that fruit drinks are not pure fruit juice, or they may think they are more healthful than the carbonated products. In any case, they are expensive in terms of the actual amount of juice present in this diluted form. They are also relatively high in calories, because they average 12 percent sugar. The vitamin C content ranges from zero to about one-half the amount in pure orange juice. Why not make your own fruit drinks? They are less expensive DRIVEWAY BELL... 601 Main St. Irwin. Pa. 15642 412-863-2987 The World’s Largest Double Door Heard? By Doris Thomas Lancaster Extension Home Economist than the commercial and you will know what is in them. However, remember that homemade drinks, as well as the commercial ones, should not be relied upon to supply very much of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C. They should never replace the usual good sources of this vitamin in the daily food unless they are made with orange juice, the most con centrated source of ascorbic acid of the popular fruit juices. Four ounces of orange juice supplies the daily allowance of vitamin C for children, adolescents and adults. To make a fruit drink com parable to the better commercial recipes, use the following proportions; 2 cups fruit juice, 4 cups water, V* to Vt cup sugar, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. You can use any of the following fruit juices: orange pineapple, grape, grapefruit, tangerine, lemon juice, orange, etc. Fruit nectars are often used in com bination with the juices mentioned for variety and flavor. Pineapple juice particularly may need the addition of some other fruit juice for a more appealing flavor. The smaller amount of sugar suggested will yield a drink with a 5 percent sugar content, the larger amount is equivalent to 10 percent sugar. Because fruit juices vary in sugar About 4 to 6" Underground Installation Is Very Simple, No Electrician Is Needed. Tammy Usher Wears Dauphin County Crown HARRISBURG Tammy Lesher of Gratz became the 1987-88 Dauphin County Dairy Princess June 12 at Strawberry Square in Harrisburg. The daught er of Jim and Eilleen Lesher of Gratz, Tammy will be a senior at Upper Dauphin Area High School this fall. Tammy received her crown from 1985-86 Dauphin County Dairy Princess Patti Lytle. Dairy Ambassadors Laßay Lesher, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Lesher of Gratz, and Linda Buf fington, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Buffington of Eli zabethville, were recognized for their contributions to dairy promo tion during the past year. Cindy Weimer from the Pa. Dairy Promotion Program served as emcee for the event After accepting the dairy prin cess title, Tammy offered a milk punch toast to all who were pass ing through the mall. She saluted June as dairy month and toasted to the wealth of the dairy industry and the health of all dairy product consumers. content, it is wise to begin with a small amount of sugar and add more if necessary. The sugar content should be kept as low as is compatible with the sweet preferences of the children. Your aim should be to create a thirst-quencher rather than a high calorie drink. Drinks made from this recipe will keep for several days with little loss of quality of nutrients if tightly covered and refrigerated. 67' — v —Simmental 4* #0c Co-Sponsored By > G&J Valley Farm George & June Snyder RD#l Box 1558 Spring Grove, PA 17362 ' r ‘ ‘ ? ' v • - ~-"iL ' IS 4i i t ■$ *' * ** %* Tammy Lesher of Gratz Is the new 1987-88 County Dairy Princess. On August 1,1987 At G&J Valley Farm, Spring Grove Regtetrebon 1&&PM- Mmch Ir.Slmmental Show IflOFlfr Special Speaker- ir. Members Judging Contest 2:15 PM- Herd Walk Alto Many Commercial ixhlblt* 5 i ' 4? % V A & J Fencing All kinds of fence. Specializing in high-tensil fence. We also do post driving ’ Please Write To: 261 Wolf Rock Rd. Paradise, PA 17562 For The Field Day \r Leave Message At 717-442-4784 Call between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m Penn. 4k simmcntal i Assoc, i Co-Sponsored By Pennsylvania Simmental Assoc. South Central Cattleman's Assoc. uphin
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