Juice Recipes Measured by Weight (and why we do it)
You may be browsing the Goodnature juicing recipes, and wonder why most of the ingredients are all listed by weight, and not by the item. For example, we may list "apple - 1.5 lbs" while other recipe sites will list it as "3 large apples". All of the professionals use recipes by weight for some important reasons, and here they are: Variance in ingredients Fruits and vegetables are natural items that grow in the ground, so they will vary a lot in size and weight. A large cucumber one week could be a lot bigger than the week before, based on seasonality and crop. Not to mention, items can be very different in different regions of the world. Check out this "large carrot" from a Japanese super market. If the recipe you're making calls for "2 large carrots" and you're using carrots like above, do you think it will be balanced? Only if the creator of the recipe was also using huge carrots! This may not seem like a big deal if you're just making juice at home for yourself, but if you ever plan on making larger batches, this variance in ingredient weight can make a huge difference. Think about a 30 lb batch of a recipe. If a "large apple" is 20% larger than what we used to make the recipe, that could end up being several pounds difference, therefore making your recipe extremely apple-heavy and producing too much juice. Of course, it could work the same in the other direction as well, under-producing juice.
Juicing in Bulk - Making large batches of juice like a pro
Whether you're making large batches of juice for a business, for your family, or just for yourself for the full week, it can be a struggle to juice in bulk in an easy, organized manner that doesn't feel stressful. There are many struggles including how to batch recipes, equipment limitations, and bottling the juice. After working in the juicing industry full time for over ten years, I will try my best to explain the most important parts of bulk juicing successfully.
What is Cold-Pressed Juice & Is It Really Better?
What is cold-pressed juice? And why is it so much better than other types of juices? Cold-pressed juice is juice made with a press that exerts thousands of pounds of pressure, extracting the maximum yield from fruits and vegetables. Because of this simple and fascinating process, cold-pressed juice is more nutrient-dense, delicious, and healthier than juice made via other methods like "slow" or "masticating" juicers. Cold-pressed juice also stays fresh for a longer period of time, mostly due to how the juice is extracted. Pro tip: It's a common misconception that masticating juicers are "cold press juicers" since they are marketed that way. They are actually just a slow turning screw the pushes the fruit and vegetables through a metal screen. This process actually leads to more oxidation than using a real juice press. These attributes have led to an explosion in cold-pressed juice interest. In April of 2022, Fortune Business Insights stated that the cold-pressed juice market is projected to grow from $1.15 billion to nearly $2 billion by 2029. With the increase of cold-pressed juice, we think now is a great time to explain what it is and how it’s made. Here’s what we’ll cover in this article: Health Benefits of Cold-Pressed Juice The Cold-Pressed Method & Equipment Shelf Life High-Pressure Processing
How to Create a Profitable Catering Menu
3-Day DIY Juice Cleanse (Recipes, Benefits & Tips)
If you’re interested in trying out your own 3-day juice cleanse, this is a great place to start! Juicing is an amazing way to detox and boost the vital nutrients in your body, which is why we’re so passionate about helping others who are on their juicing journey!
Hummingbird vs M-1 and X-1 Mini
Since we announced Hummingbird yesterday, a lot of the questions we've received have been about how Hummingbird compares to our current lineup, specifically the M-1 and X-1 Mini. We will be doing some in-depth video content, but we are waiting until we are able to build Hummingbird with the final production parts. Hummingbird is still in a sort of final prototype phase. We have some final production parts but not all of them yet. So while we wait, I figured I would just post a quick overview blog article. Similarities First of all, it's important to point out that all Goodnature juicers are real two-stage cold press juice presses. All of our models make the world's best juice, which is why it's trusted by thousands of juice bars in over seventy countries. No matter which machine you own, you can rest assured you are serving the best cold-pressed juice. To learn more about what makes the Goodnature method the best, check out the Goodnature Difference. Also, all three of the models being compared here feature: FreshFilter press bags - single use compostable press bags require no cleaning or sanitizing. Press and walk-away - While the press is working, you can go do other things in your kitchen like prepare the next recipe or start bottling juice. Commercial grade - all three machines are built to sustain commercial use, and are built from durable commercial materials. As mentioned above, all Goodnature machines are true cold press juicers with an actual press. Hummingbird vs M-1 Depending on your use case, it's easy to determine which product is best. Basically, if you are producing made-to-order juice one glass at a time, M-1 is the best choice. M-1 features a large, fast grinder, and a fast press (2 minutes), so you can make a 16 ounce glass of juice in just a few minutes. Making a single glass of juice would take longer on Hummingbird (about 5 minutes), so that extra time would not be preferred for a business serving on-demand juice. If your use-case is making bulk juice to bottle, Hummingbird is definitely the best choice. Hummingbird has a larger press and achieves higher yield. Depending on the model, Hummingbird can produce 30-60 12 oz bottles of juice per hour. The M-1 is limited to about 15-20 bottles per hour and takes more work since you need to press more frequently. Hummingbird Pro XL vs X-1 Mini The main difference between Hummingbird Pro XL and X-1 Mini is the grinder. X-1 Mini features our WholeFruit hopper, which can accept large produce and handfuls of leafy greens. That allows for : Faster grinding, especially with leafy greens Less prep time since the hopper is larger, and it can accept larger fruit, even whole apples. So although the max output is comparable on both machines, depending your workflow and recipes, the X-1 Mini can be faster if you factor in prep time, or if you're juicing a lot of leafy greens. X-1 Mini also has a slightly larger press, which allows for larger batches. However, Hummingbird achieves higher yield, especially from root vegetables due to the new dual-cutting patent pending blade. So, the actual amount of juice they both make is pretty close. Hummingbird is easier to clean since all of the food-contact parts can be removed and brought to the sink or dish-washer. It also features some other new inventions like the integrated recipe bins and intelligent display. So, the differences between Hummingbird Pro XL and X-1 Mini are a bit closer. Both products are great machines. The X-1 Mini has been trusted by thousands of businesses since we launched it in 2016, and Hummingbird will be too!
Glass Bottle Benefits: 4 Advantages Over Plastic
Sustainability, quality, safety and juice freshness are all relevant factors when it comes to choosing glass over plastic containers.
How to Open a Juice Bar: 8 Steps
My juice business consulting team has consulted over 500 juice and smoothie bars in the past ten years, and I can say from experience that starting a juice bar usually is a fairly similar process for almost everyone, some people just come to us at different stages of the process. I have outlined the most important steps of the process below!
5 Tips for Starting a Juice Business in 2024
Opening a juice business seems pretty straight forward, but there are some things you need to figure out before everything can be open and operating. After working with hundreds of new juice companies, I have compiled a short list of tips and resources that will keep you from running into many common issues.
7 Best Gluten-Free Bread Brands
In this article, we'll explore the best gluten-free bread brands that are available in supermarkets and online.
The Best Glass Juice Bottles
How to Make (Affordable) Almond Milk from Almond Butter
Lots of juice bar owners don't realize that you can make super low cost, highly profitable nut milk with the right kind of almond butter. Want to learn how to make almond milk for less than $2.89 / gallon? Keep reading.