Brix degree and sorbitol/xylitol level of authentic pomegranate (Punica granatum) juice

► Brix degree is the basic criterion for the evaluation of fruit juice identity. ► The sorbitol/xylitol content is the basic criterion for the evaluation of fruit juice authenticity. ► Brix degree of natural pomegranate juice changed from 12.2 to 17.8. ► The sorbitol/xylitol content of pomegranate juice ranged between 16.0 and 423.0 mg/L.