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1. Kiju? Say what?
We pronounce it KEE-joo, with the emphasis on the KEE. Hopefully it’s obvious that the “ju” in our name is short for ‘juice’. The “Ki” is actually a Japanese word derived from the Far Eastern concept of “qi”, which means the life force or spiritual energy that is part of every living thing. Get it? Kiju® organic juice gives you an energetic boost that’s true to nature! Of course, if that’s too cerebral for you, tell us what it means to you or your family. C’mon. Don’t hold back.
2. Is organic really better?
Canadians have looked at organics as an assurance for quality for some time now. Organic food is grown without chemical pesticides, herbicides and genetic modification. It is harvested, processed and shipped under strict guidelines. When you eat organic food, you avoid ingesting a number of toxic chemicals into your system. That means it will taste better and be better for you.
Going organic also helps to promote sustainable agriculture, is better for the environment, and allows fruit growers and their workers to get fair pay for their work and crop. Is that better? We think so!
3. Where can I get more information on organics?
You can go to the Organic Trade Association at www.ota.com. Or check out the additional links under “Organic Organizations” on our Resources page. And for a really informative website that is a guide for natural and organic living, try www.naturallysavvy.com (Note: clicking on the links will open a new browser window on your screen.)
4. Juices, drinks, nectars – aren’t they all the same?
If it doesn’t say 100% juice, it isn’t! Anything less than 100% juice and you’ll see words like “juice drink”, or cocktail, or even nectar. All of these are not 100% juice and likely add sugar. And especially beware of the Big Brands that call their sugar-and-water concoctions “real fruit beverages”! Check the ingredients before you buy. You’ll likely find “fruit juice” way down on the list of ingredients, meaning the majority of what’s in the container is anything but juice.
At Kiju we feel that nature has already made juice sweet enough – it doesn’t need added sugar. Be true to nature and go for pure, organic 100% juice. Help your body, help the planet, and feel good about it!
5. Is Kiju pasteurized?
Yes. In order to ensure our products are safe and have a reasonable shelf life, each box is HTST pasteurized (High Temperature, Short Time). This allows for elimination of any harmful bacteria while maintaining as much of the natural nutrients, vitamins and minerals as possible.
6. What’s the shelf life? And how do you read your “Best Before Date”?
Since Kiju is aseptically packed, pasteurized, and free from exposure to light, our juices taste great for many months after production. The Best Before date on both our 200ml juice boxes and our 1 Litre size are in DD MMM YYYY format and the code below that is our lot and time control number to ensure traceability.
For our 355mL Glass bottles, the best before date and lot numbers are located on the neck of the bottle.
7. Is your packaging recyclable?
Yes! The vast majority of Canadian households have the ability to fully recycle our juice packaging i.e. both the glass and the aseptic containers (i.e. Tetra), as well as the other packaging materials (plastic, straws and caps).
Ever wonder what happens to the juice boxes once they’re recycled? Since they’re made from several layers of paper, they get “re-pulped” and made into consumer goods such as paper towels and toilet paper. For more information on why aseptic packaging is a sound environmental choice, go to www.tetrapak.ca/environment.asp. To find out if this type of packaging is recyclable in your area, check with your local waste collection agency.
8. Where does your fruit juice come from?
We make every effort to buy as local as we can, but the majority of our fruit comes from organic farms all over North and South America. We would love to have plenty of mango and lemon trees growing in our backyard here in Ontario, Canada, but unfortunately we don’t have the right climate 
. Moreover, of the products that do grow locally, there is just not enough certified organic supply available at this time to support a year-round, national program.
Of course, it’s important to note that the processing of our juice into the finished product you see on shelf is all done here in Canada – as is all of our marketing, sales and distribution!
9. Where can I buy Kiju?
You’ll likely find Kiju wherever natural & organic food products are sold. Our Store Locator shows you who carries Kiju by province. If you’re unable to find a location near you, or can’t find it in your favourite store, drop us a line at info@kiju.ca and we’ll do our best to get the juice flowing!
10. Do you offer any coupons?
For online Kiju coupons, go to www.thehealthyshopper.ca. (This will open a link in a new window). We also offer coupons in stores from time to time and of course, will send you some from our office (but you have to ask nice, be patient, and buy lots of Kiju in the future 
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