Is fresh-squeezed orange juice a mixture?

A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances. The solute is the substance that is dissolved in the solvent. In the case of orange juice, the solute is the sugar, vitamins, and minerals that are dissolved in the water.

A mixture is a heterogeneous combination of two or more substances. The components of a mixture are not evenly distributed throughout the mixture. For example, if you mix sand and water, the sand will settle at the bottom of the container.

Orange juice is a solution because the sugar, vitamins, and minerals are evenly distributed throughout the water. There is no separation of the components of orange juice.