Juicing

Juicing refers to extracting juice from fresh fruit and vegetables, separating the solid components from the liquid ones. The juice contains most of the vitamins and minerals, while the pomace remains as a fibre-rich residue. The method has gained popularity on social media, especially among celebrities, and is often associated with trends such as smoothies and souping.

Preparation and methods

Juicing requires elaborate preparation and considerable time, as special machines such as cold-press and centrifugal juicers are needed. The fresh juice can be enriched with ingredients such as curry and starch to improve flavour and consistency. Further variations include nectars and shots; pineapple juice with spices and honey offers an aromatic result. Verjus, a juice made from unripe green berries, is often used to season sauces and salads.

Health benefits

Juices offer a concentrated source of vitamins and minerals and are a popular part of detox regimens intended to promote health, beauty and vitality. Juicing can contribute to inner cleansing and boost energy levels. The combination of organic vegetables and few fruit components is considered particularly healthy.

Nutritional considerations and risks

There are a few points to consider when juicing:

• Freshly pressed juices contain no fibre and therefore provide a lower feeling of satiety
• The high fructose content can raise blood sugar levels – low-calorie vegetables lower the calorie content
• Headaches and dizziness can occur during detox phases
• Experts warn of possible nutrient deficiencies and stress the need for a balanced diet

Fruit juices such as apple, pear and strawberry juice differ in their nutrient profile from vegetable juices such as carrot, cucumber and beetroot juice.

Juicing in catering

egora offers extensive options through access to more than 100 carefully curated top caterers in Berlin. Customers receive two to four individually tailored menu proposals within three hours, which can include juicing. The flexibility also allows short-notice changes as well as adaptation for meat lovers, vegetarians and vegans.