What is the selection criteria for West Virginia WIC approved juices?

Juice:

• The brands of West Virginia WIC-approved 100% unsweetened fruit juice or vegetable juice are specified by the food list.
• 12 oz. frozen juice only for pregnant, post-partum and breastfeeding women. 64 oz. juice only for children 1-5 years of age. 64 oz. juice is available in shelf-stable cans, plastic bottles, and refrigerated cartons.
• Juice must contain a minimum of 120% of the RDI for vitamin C per 100 milliliters single strength or reconstituted frozen juice.
• Available juices are pictured in the Shopping Guide.
• The following are not allowed:
  • Juices with added sugar or sugar substitutes.
  • Fortification other than vitamin C.
  • Juice drinks; or juices with carbonation. 

Please contact the Nutrition Education Coordinator for the West Virginia WIC Program at 304-558-0030 with any questions.