Keeping Juice Fresh – Time and Temperature Abuse
I was in LA back in 2015, and my friend Adam was visiting from Australia to do some research about the juicing industry. I organized a factory tour for us of what was (at the time) the fastest growing, potentially most recognizable brand of cold-pressed juice in LA. I won’t mention the name, but let’s call it “Danger Juice”.
Juice Makers Association Now Open for Membership
Why the JMA Exists. Ever since cold-pressed juice became a real industry, it has faced challenges. And no, I’m not talking about the inherent challenges of running a raw juice business – high cost of goods, short shelf life, expensive labor costs, equipment costs, and overhead. I’m talking about the other stuff:
Cold Press Technique – Avoiding Press Overflow
One of the biggest struggles of learning how to cold press is trying to press certain ingredients and ending up with the press overflowing and the ground-up produce ending up on the counter. Here I’ve attempted to put together a complete guide to getting the perfect press every time and never ending up with the press overflowing.
How Do Juicers Work? It Depends on the Type of Juice Machine
Juicing has blown up in recent years due to the amazing health benefits and convenience. But if you might be wondering “how does a juicer work?” The answer varies depending on the type of juicer. The four most common types of juicers, each of which we will cover today, are: Centrifugal juicers Masticating juicers Twin gear juicers Cold press juicer machines Let’s dive right into the juicing process of each machine. How Do Centrifugal Juicers Work? The most popular home juicer due to its cheap price, centrifugal juicers shred fruits and vegetables at 6,000-14,000 rotations per minute (RPM). No wonder they’re also known as fast juicers. Produce is fed through a tube until it makes direct contact with the fast-spinning blade. The resulting juice is thrown at high speed towards the sides of the machine by the centrifugal force of a spinning basket. From there, it’s pushed through a sharp screen into a jug or glass. The cheap price and speedy juicing process comes with downsides. The juice from centrifugal juicers tends to separate and break down quickly. And since the produce is essentially being chopped up at super-speed, centrifugal-made juice includes up to 30% solid produce matter (skins, seeds, insoluble fiber, and stems). Centrifugal juicers are best for juicing beginners on a budget who want to put in as little effort as possible. If you want to pre-make juice for later consumption or make large batches, a centrifugal juicer is not for you. It’s better for people who want to make a glass of fresh juice or two to drink right away. You can learn more about the pros and cons of centrifugal juicers here.
How to Pick a Ripe Cantaloupe
There’s truly nothing worse than the feeling when you blissfully cut into your fresh, new cantaloupe from the grocery store only to find that it is overripe and fermented. Gross, right? Sadly, we’ve been there before (more than once if you count other fruits). So, how do you find a perfectly ripe cantaloupe? Today, we’re going to answer that question with 4 tips on how to choose the best ripe melon out of the bunch: Check the Outside of the Cantaloupe Take a Peek at the Stem End of the Cantaloupe Tap the Cantaloupe Do the Smell Test Before we dive in, we have to go over the amazing health benefits of cantaloupe melons, right? Cantaloupe Health Benefits Not only are fresh cantaloupes deliciously sweet and low in calories, but they also aid in hydration, digestion, decreasing inflammation, and more! Adding more rockmelons (the Australian word for cantaloupe) into your diet will help you shower your body in vitamins and minerals. But how do you find the best cantaloupe in the produce section? Keep reading for our great tips!
Cold-Pressed Juice Bar Business Plans: The 4 Basic Models
If you’re looking for a juice bar business plan, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, I’ll go over the four basic business models for a cold-pressed juice bar / business.
9 Must-Read Juicing Books in 2020
One of the great things about juicing is that there are HUNDREDS of useful resources to guide you on your juicing journey. In addition to the plethora of online resources (like our blog), there are handfuls of great books and publications that you can benefit from. Not only are books timeless, but they’re also filled with great recipes, tips, and information that you can go back and reference time and time again. To help you on your juicing journey, we’ve categorized and compiled a list of the best juicing books for you to read this year!
How to Do a Juice Cleanse
Cold-Pressed Juice Bar Equipment List & Kitchen Layout
This article covers some of the most important aspects of starting a juice business. Click a section to skip to it: Juice Bar & Kitchen Layout Infographics Kitchen Flow Juice Bar Equipment List Total Cost of Equipment Using a Commissary Kitchen This article has been updated (originally published September 8th, 2016). How to Design a Commercial Juicing Kitchen Juice Bar and Kitchen Layouts One of the most common questions we get from people starting a juice business is how to set up a kitchen for cold-pressed juice. We decided to put together infographics that show simple setup, equipment lists, and flow diagrams for a cold-pressed juice kitchen and for a juice bar. You can download the free PDFs here:
How to Pick a Ripe Watermelon
Enduring a long quest to find the sweetest, ripe, and overall perfect fruits can be a challenge. Watermelon is the perfect year-round sweet and juicy treat, but how do you pick the best one? To help you avoid awkwardly long pauses in the produce section, today we’re sharing a few tips for selecting the perfectly ripe watermelon. This beautiful fruit is around 92% water, low-calorie, and packed with vitamins including Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Potassium, Magnesium, and more! Not only are you staying hydrated, but you’re showering your body with valuable antioxidants through an increase in lycopene. How do you choose the best watermelon at the grocery store or farmer’s market? Follow these tips to become a watermelon aficionado: Check the Watermelon’s Weight Search for Yellow Spots (Which Are Good!) Give the Watermelon a Smell Test Gently Tap the Outside of the Watermelon Look for the Tail
Juice Bar Regulations: 7 Tips to Help You Navigate the Health Department
How to Pick a Ripe Pineapple
Pineapples are truly one of the hardest fruits to figure out. Are they ripe? Too ripe? Or not ripe enough? To pick the perfect ripe pineapple, there are a few things you need to look for.