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Tree Top products are not made with any of the top 8 allergens: eggs, dairy, wheat, tree nuts, seafood, shellfish, peanuts or soy. However, a few of our products may be packaged in a facility that contains allergens. The safety and quality of our products are very important to us, so each facility has strict allergen controls in place.

We have strict food safety and quality programs at Tree Top. Part of our programs include testing our products to ensure they are well within the regulatory established safe levels.

The shelf life on our products differs by product. The “Best By” date will reflect the shelf life on unopened products.

Tree Top juice and apple sauce do not contain any preservatives, so they must be refrigerated after opening. For best quality and freshness, we recommend you use within 7 days after opening.

Our products are pasteurized — this process assures our customers of the safety of consuming our products. Since Tree Top does not add any preservatives, once a container is opened, it must be refrigerated. For best quality and freshness, use within 7 days after opening. If there is spoilage, it can take on many different forms; if you suspect spoilage, discard.

Yes, all juice and apple sauce products must be refrigerated after opening. For best quality and freshness, use within 7 days after opening.

Tree Top products do not contain gluten and each ingredient used in our products is naturally gluten free.

It’s easy, and it’s a healthier way to bake. Apple sauce adds nutrition and reduces the fat in your favorite recipes for muffins, cakes, brownies and quick breads. Replacing oil, butter and shortening with apple sauce will produce a moist, light cake that is lower in fat and calories and higher in Vitamin C and fiber. Baking experts recommend replacing no more than ¾ of the fat, so if a recipe calls for 1 cup oil, substitute with ¾ cup applesauce + ¼ cup of oil. For best results:

• Mix apple sauce with other wet ingredients first.
• Wait until the oven is preheated before mixing wet into dry ingredients.
• Mix wet and dry ingredients gently, just until moist.

No, Tree Top does not add any type of sugar to our 100% fruit juices. The sugars that are listed in the nutrition facts come from the fruit itself. These are known as natural sugars.

Yes, all Tree Top cans and plastic bottles are recyclable.

California Redemption Value (CRV) applies to aluminum, plastic, glass or metal beverage containers marked with the “CRV” designation or that are considered a single-serve container. Our 100% fruit juice containers in 46 oz. and larger do not qualify for redemption but are still recyclable.

We do not recommend freezing products in these containers.

All of Tree Top’s packaging containers are in compliance with the U.S. and Canadian food packaging BPA regulations.

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Yes, Tree Top pasteurizes its apple juice and apple sauce products for the safety of our consumers.

“From Concentrate” means the removal of much of the water from the juice, resulting in a thick syrup.

To make “Never From Concentrate” apple juice, the apple is pressed to extract the juice from the fruit. This pressed juice is then pasteurized for safety, packaged and sent to the stores for purchase.

The only difference between these two 100% juices is the acidity content. The apple cider has a tarter flavor than the apple juice. In other words, we use a tarter blend of apples to make our cider than we do for our juice.

Tree Top products are available at most major retailers in the Western United States, including the Rocky Mountains and Texas. The variety of products offered can vary by location and by the selection of products chosen by each retailer. If you’re unable to locate a retailer carrying Tree Top products using the Where To Buy tool on our “Consumer Products” website, please visit our Contact Us page for additional inquiry options.