Using a Separate Food Processor with a Goodnature Press (Pros and Cons)
Lately there has been some discussion on the Goodnature Juicing Facebook Group and other forums about using a separate food processor like a Sammic or Robot Coupe in addition to, or instead of the attached grinder on a Goodnature press. We have studied this extensively at Goodnature, and for a while even sold a press that required a separate food processor. There are some important reasons why we don’t sell that machine anymore, and I thought I would make a post on the pros and cons of using a food processor. Here we go…. The Pros Pro #1: Increased Hourly Production (if using X-1 Mini or M-1) When the grinder isn’t attached to the press, you can grind while the press is pressing. This means that as soon as the press is done, you can pour in the pulp for the next batch and get pressing again right away without waiting for the grinder between pressings. Ultimately this can lead to more batches per hour, which means more juice per hour. If you find that you are reaching capacity with your X-1 Mini, adding a separate food processor could be a good way to bridge the gap while you save money for a full size X-1. In order for this to be true, you need to have your process set up in a way that you are actually saving time, and not just using two machines to do the same work as one machine. Many times, we saw that the user would still be grinding, then pressing, then grinding again, even with a separate food processor. This led to being less efficient, not more efficient. If using a full size X-1, it’s much more efficient to use the attached EG-260 Grinder that comes with the press. We have seen many businesses make 100 bottles of juice per hour (and more) on the X-1 with EG-260, and that production rate is not possible if using a separate food processor since the capacity of the food processor is much less than that of the X-1. Pro #2: Extra Control With a separate food processor you have more control over the grind. You can grind extra fine or extra course, depending on the ingredients being juiced. This can lead to higher yield and improved processing for some ingredients. Note that the full size X-1 does already have some control over the grind, by changing blades and grind speed so this doesn’t apply as much to the X-1 as it does to our smaller machines.
How to Create a High Yield Juice Recipe
When formulating recipes, it’s important to keep in mind that some fruit and vegetable varieties make a lot more juice than others. On the “non-juicy” end of the scale we have sweet potato and leafy greens. On the other end we have watermelon and cucumber. Getting a high yield is not just about using juicy produce. You need to create a good balance of both juicy and non-juicy items. The chart above shows some commonly pressed produce varieties and where they fall on the Yield scale. Obviously, the chart is missing hundreds of other varieties, but you can use your imagination to predict where that produce would lie on the chart, since it’s probably similar to something else on this chart. Using This in Practice If you’re formulating a recipe that’s heavy in leafy greens, you can try to balance it out with something on the juicy end of the chart, like cucumber to give you a nice, consistent output. It’s also important to try to balance recipes out going the other way: If your recipe is mostly on the juicy end of the chart, add some more fibrous vegetables from the other end. This creates a better “pomace” for pressing. Ideally, when creating recipes using a real two stage juice press like a Goodnature machine, you want to create pomace that can stay firm, but juicy in the press while it’s operating. Note: This How to Write a Juice Business Plan PDF is a step-by-step guide to helping you write a business plan for your juice business. Download it for free!
How Virtue Juice Bar Offers On-Demand Cold-Pressed Juice
Offering real pressed juice on-demand has been attempted many times, but I’ve never seen a juice bar successfully pull it off until now. The issue in the past has been that the process required to do it and the equipment available had been prohibitive.
WJC Best Juice in Texas Winning Recipes
Goodnature WJC – Best Juice in Texas was our first regional event as part of the Goodnature World Juicing Championship event series. The event took place at The Well restaurant in Downtown Austin. We had six juice companies from five cities in Texas compete for the title, and a great turnout with the audience coming from all over Texas, and even as far as Alaska and Virginia.
Texas and Florida Surpass NY in Cold Pressed Juice
I was going over some Goodnature sales data, and discovered something interesting that I think is worth sharing. Ever since cold pressed juice started gaining popularity in the early two-thousands, California has been in the lead, followed by New York. Within the last few years, things have been shifting and New York has fallen to fourth place, behind Texas and Florida.
Reishi Mushroom: Benefits, Uses, and Recipes
Reishi mushroom has been recognized as a medicinal mushroom for over 4,000 years and is considered a very powerful adaptogen. Learn how to incorporate reishi into your juice and smoothie recipes.
Goodnature Family Meetup – Austin
“Goodnature Family Meetup” is a new series of live events that will bring our commercial juicing community together for a few hours of networking, juice tasting, giveaways, discussions, and special guests!
X-1 Mini Upgraded Press Kit Now Available
We have recently rolled out a new press component system for the X-1 Mini that makes cleaning easier, and reduces the amount of parts needed for operation. Here are the details: Dishwasher Safe: The new press chamber included in the kit is dishwasher safe. We also eliminated the need for a juice catch tray, which is a non-dishwasher safe part. Eliminated the catch tray: By altering the design of the press chamber and comb system, we were able to eliminate the need for a juice catch tray. This effectively reduces the amount of parts required for operation, and makes assembly and cleaning easier. Lowered Cost: We made the necessary investment in molds and automation to bring down the overall cost of the parts. We are able to pass the cost savings on to our customers, so the new parts can be replaced at a much lower price point. You may even decide to have extra sets on hand to improve your workflow in the kitchen. The biggest cost saving is on the press chamber itself. We were able to bring the price down from $659 to $149 – more than $500 in savings for our customers who need to replace this part or buy extra to have on hand. How to Know if You Have the Original System or the New One If your machine was manufactured prior to January 2022, you likely have the original components. If you’re not sure – look for the juice catch tray (the clear plastic juice funnel that is placed underneath the press). If this part was included, you have the original system. Upgrading to the New Press Kit If you have the original press kit you can choose to upgrade to the new one by purchasing the Upgrade Kit, available on our website. This kit includes all of the components needed to upgrade to the new press components. The upgrade kit is priced at a discount compared to buying the parts individually. By the way, the original system still works great! Upgrading is definitely not required if you would prefer not to make the investment. Buying Replacement Parts When you are shopping for replacement parts in the future – make sure to purchase the right version. The original press parts are labeled as “Original”. The new parts are labeled as “R1” (Revision 1).
Holy Basil: Benefits, Uses, and Recipes
For thousands of years, holy basil has been used in recipes to reduce stress, boost immunity, promote better sleep, and enhance overall health and well-being. Learn how to incorporate holy basil (tulsi) into your juice and smoothie recipes.
Ashwagandha: Benefits, Uses, and Recipes
Ashwagandha is one of the most important and revered herbs of Ayurveda, the traditional system of medicine in India, due to its amazing health benefits. Learn how to incorporate ashwagandha into your fresh juice and smoothie recipes.
Chaga Mushroom: Benefits, Uses, and Recipes
How to Get a Tax Break Buying a Commercial Juicer
How to (basically) get a 37% discount on your commercial juicer. Since 2017 in the US tax code, Section 179 allows taxpayers to deduct or “write off” the cost of certain property as an expense when the property is placed in service. Learn more about Section 179 to help determine if it applies to you.