How to keep fresh-squeezed fruit juice?
Is there any way to keep fresh-squeezed fruit juice (especially apple or orange) for at least one week without losing taste and vitamins in it? Would a jar with a tight lid be useful?
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Some quick research indicates there are enzymes in freshly-squeezed juice that will degrade it fairly rapidly, and that they can be deactivated by heat. Of course, that also changes the flavor (especially since you're not going to be able to quickly heat and cool it, as it apparently only takes 30 seconds, but any method doable in a home kitchen will keep it hot much longer than that). So heat-deactivation is out.
Even commercially-produced (that is, both pasteurized and enzyme-deactivated) juice is only supposed to keep 6 days in the fridge, so that's out.
Your best bet, then, is to freeze it. According to the University of California's Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources Publication 8199, you can freeze in clean glass jars or rigid plastic freeze containers. They also note that navel oranges (and their juice) do not freeze well—they will become bitter.
Well, either that, or store the fruit instead, and only juice it as needed.
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How long does fresh juice last? If want to preserve your freshly squeezed juice without freezing it, you can keep it in the refrigerator for three days. If you're freezing your juice it can last between 12 to 16 months.How long does fresh squeezed fruit juice last?
If drinking your freshly-squeezed juice isn't possible within two or three days, you should consider freezing it. That will stop the nutrients from being quickly lost. An airtight, glass container is again best. This time, though, leave about half an inch of space at the top for expansion when freezing.Can you store freshly squeezed juice?
If you are using a Centrifugal Juicer your juice will last up to 24 hours (1 Day). If you are using a Masticating Juicer your juice will last up to 48 hours (2 Days). If you are using a Twin Gear Juicer such as the Greenstar Elite your juice may last up to 4-5 days.How to store fresh juice
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Answer 2
I have an orange tree and when fruit grows, I hate to see it hit the ground and go to waste. With a funnel, juice reamer, and empty soda bottles, I'm able to stock up on orange juice for weeks.
I know freshly squeezed is the best, but is it really worth the work every time you're thirsty?
If your going to freeze it in a container, make sure to keep the lid or cap open before the freezing process. The pressure will explode if sealed.
Answer 3
Any tightly capped container will explode when fermentation gasses build up if left on counter, in purse or in car. Just had a thick glass jar of OJ explode with shards like a grenade a 3:45 am. Thankfully with no one in there...
Answer 4
Very seldom do I make juice for more than the moment I'm about to drink it as the enzymes in the juice will degrade it quickly and there's not much you can do about that.
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