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Smoothie, purée, juice: do not treat them as identical

Whole fruit, a smoothie and fruit juice are different forms. Research does not support a simple rule valid for every fruit stating that a smoothie always causes a faster rise in blood glucose.

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PMC — Whole fruit versus blended fruit

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Last editorial review
2026-07-14

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