Calling All Veggie Juicing Experts!!!!
Hello All,
Am new here and got great support in the Welcome Area! Thanks to all that posted there.
I did do a search looking for posts on my question but found none, perhaps I used wrong search words......Anyway I am veggie juicing.
I am looking for a better way if any, to store my juice for a day or two. So I can make it during one juicing for the day or two. I currently use a hand pump called the pump and seal I got on line. It was only about 20 bucks. It does remove the air but makes alot of added froth and bubbles while doing so. It looks like the bubbles collapse during the final pumping. The juice is fresher than not using this device but I am wondering if there is a better way as the juice still does not taste as good as fresh. Just trying to improve the nutritional quality and help it go down better! LOL
Before I bought the pump and seal thingy I would fill the mason jars all the way to the top and then seal them with the lids. I read this tip on line and it was supposed to keep the juice fresh. It did not. It would turn brown and rotton tasting and would not last the day. I do use alot of greens!
Then I got the above device and as I said it does work better but makes too much froth and air bubbles as it is removing the air.
So now I am considering getting the gadget with the bags and canisters you buy at the store. I forget the exact name. It is used to store stuff in the freezer etc. It removes all the air but not by hand as with the cheapo thingy. I have lots of kitchen gadgets though, so not sure if I should buy it. It is expensive but if it works better than what I am using I will buy it. :confused:
Any tips or suggestions on what works for others if anything does, would be greatly appreciated! Making up the juice during one time frame does help with my following thru throughout the day cause then I can just get it from the fridge instead of juicing and cleaning up each time. Something I fail to do more than once per day. I do know the best is to juice fresh.
Thanks! :eek:
Karen
Calling All Veggie Juicing Experts!!!
Mishka,
I do have a green star! Bought it last year and used to use it all the time. And ya know, I saw absolutely no difference in the freshness or staying power of the enzymes. I know they claim it is better than the centrifugal ones but I really think that is marketing hype. :) I use alot of greens and it turned brown really fast despite their claims.
I recently got a Waring Juicer and like it alot better. I had tried the Jack LaLane one too and did not like it.
Thanks for the input, I do appreciate your help and thoughts very much!
Sincerely, Karen
Calling All Veggie Juicing Experts!!!
Wow !!! Jackpot ! Thanks Nickster and Waken and the Gang!
Nick, I will look for the Tilia Brand Vacuum Sealer on line and in the stores. I was surprised at the price fluctuaction from $40 to $120 with assessories. Will try to find as great a deal on it as you did.This sounds like an excellent idea! Seems I could use the canisters storing some of the veggies before I use them too which will help the freshness and still use my mason jars for the juice. This is gonna help my commitment to do juice and raw eating!!! Yahoo!!!! :eek:
Waken, I am gonna incorportate your lemon juice idea as well. I have used lemons on occassion in with other juices before but not sure if it was stored too or if I drank it right away. I bet there is a good improvement doing that!!! Using these two suggestions from you both, I think the taste and storage problems will improve ! :D
Nicken, I am also gonna try and store the juice in the bags too. Would like to see if that works. Then I could stack several flat in a box with maybe some dry ice and bring on the plane when traveling! :cool:
Can't thank you guys enough! Wil let you know as to my success.
Karen
Calling All Veggie Juicing Experts!!!!
Thanks Mellissa and Glad!
I will keep that tip in mind!
Karen :p
Calling All Veggie Juicing Experts.!!!
Thanks again to all who gave their feedback (no pun intended, LOL) on storing veggie juice !
Nickster, you said the Tilia FoodSaver was great. I have ordered the attachments that work with the Canning Jars and am going to either get the Tilia "gun device" that extracts the air or get the whole setup. I am wondering if the "bagger" can be used with soups and juice,otherwise I may not want it.
Nickster, have you ever put something liquid in the plastic bags before it sucks the air out? The company says you can not do that but maybe cause they want everyone to buy the canisters and jar attachments.
I am trying to make the veggie juice and store it in bags to stack together in a duffle bag with ice and take on the plane with me. Then I will put the bags on ice and use up in a couple of days. I do not want to bring jars or canisters as this would be too many to haul. I could take my juicer but am not going to have a car while at the hotel to drive to buy veggies. Also won't have a sink in the hotel room except bathtub to clean out the juicer.
Whahoo! I am doing the Tony Robbins Seminar! :eek:
Any input or opinions from folks who have used Foodsavers would be appreciated!
Thanks again,
Karen
Calling All Veggie Juicing Experts !!!
Heh Waken and Everybody,
Putting the lemon in the Green juice really helps ! Just wanted to thank you again for that valuable tip!
Karen ;)