What exactly is cold-pressed juice? What’s the difference between packaged juices and freshly squeezed?

The process for making cold-pressed juice is quite distinct. What sets cold-pressed juices apart is the way in which the product is extracted. Freshly squeezed cold-pressed juice is prepared with a particular juicer that uses a slow pulverizer in conjunction with a hydraulic press to extract the juice from the fruits & vegetables. This juicer is not commonly found in household kitchens.

A centrifugal juicer is used to extract juice from fruits and vegetables by spinning an ultra-fast blade. The centrifugal juicer’s metal blades generate heat as they spin rapidly. The enzymes in fruits and vegetables are damaged by the high temperatures. Oxidation of the juice occurs as a result of the rapid spinning, which further degrades its nutrients. Cold-pressed juice, on the other hand, is nutrient-dense and refreshing.

The nutrients in fruits and vegetables are safeguarded and preserved when they are juiced cold. Because the juice is extracted by pressing the product, there is no heat involved. This means that you can still reap the nutritional benefits of whole fruits and vegetables even if you don’t eat them. When you drink cold-pressed juice, you get all of the vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and nutrients.