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Tips on juicing
The inside information on juicing
Although the juice drinks contained in this booklet
were developed with flavour, texture and aroma at
the forefront, the health benefits certainly add to the
pleasurable taste experience.
95% of the nutrient content of fruit and vegetables
is found in the juice. Liquids extracted from fresh
fruits and vegetables form an important part of a well-
balanced healthy diet. Fresh fruit and vegetable juices
are an easy source of vitamins and minerals. Juices
are rapidly absorbed into the blood stream therefore
being the quickest way in which the body can digest
nutrients.
When you make your own fruit and vegetable juices,
you have complete control over what is included.
Select the ingredients and decide if you need to
add sugar, salt or other flavouring agents after
juicing. Freshly extracted juices should be consumed
immediately after they have been processed to
avoid a loss of vitamin content.
Purchasing and storage of fruit and
vegetables
Always wash fruit and vegetables before juicing.
Always use fresh fruit and vegetables for juicing.
To save money and obtain fresher produce,
purchase fruit or vegetables that are in season.
Refer to the Fruit and Vegetable Facts chart
(page 21-22).
Keep your fruit and vegetables ready for juicing by
washing and drying them before storing.
Most fruits and hardier type vegetables can be
stored at room temperature. The more delicate
and perishable items such as tomatoes, berries,
leafy greens, celery, cucumbers and herbs should
be stored in the refrigerator until required.
Preparation of fruit and vegetables for
Juicer attachment
If using fruits with hard or inedible skins such as
mangoes, guava, melons or pineapple, always peel
before juicing.
Some vegetables, such as cucumbers, can be
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processed un-peeled depending on the softness of
the skin and the juicing requirements.
All fruits with large pits, hard seeds or stones such
as nectarines, peaches, mangoes, apricots, plums
and cherries must be pitted before juicing.
Ensure vegetables such as beetroot, carrots,
etc. have all soil removed, are well washed and
trimmed of leaves before juicing.
Ensure fruits such as strawberries are hulled
before juicing and pears have their stalks removed.
Citrus fruit can be juiced in the ikon™ Froojie™
Juice Fountain
®
but remove the skin and excess
pith before juicing.
A small amount of lemon juice can be added to
apple juice to reduce discolouration.
Your ikon™ Froojie™ Juice Fountain
®
makes
invigorating, frothy orange juice. Simply peel
the oranges and remove any excess pith before
juicing. It is best to refrigerate oranges before
juicing.
Note
Preparation of fruit and vegetables for
Froojie™ extractor
Only soft fruits should be used with the Froojie™
Extractor.
When using fruits with hard inedible skins, such
as mangoes, pineapple or kiwi fruit, always peel
before juicing.
When using fruits with a hard core such as
pineapple, always remove this before juicing.
All fruits with pits, hard seeds or stones such as
nectarines, peaches, mangoes and apricots must
be pitted or deseeded before juicing.
Passionfruit pulp, peeled kiwi fruit and berries can
be processed without removing seeds.
When using the Froojie™ Extractor, use lower
speeds (speed 1 or 2). Always ensure motor is
running before adding fruit and/or vegetables to
feed tube.
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