What does ORAC mean?

An acronym for oxygen radical absorbance capacity, ORAC is a way to measure the antioxidant capacity of a food.

Foods with high ORAC values are desirable for their ability to neutralize free radicals, thus inhibiting the ability of the free radical to cause cell damage.

The ORAC measurement was developed by a scientist at the National Institute of Aging in 1992 and has been a valuable tool in quantifying health benefits associated with consuming fruits, vegetables, and other antioxidant-containing foods and supplements