Carrot is one of the root vegetables that is used in different ways in the daily diet. Without a doubt, we can say that preparing carrots in the form of juice is one of the best ways to preserve all the nutrients contained in them. Regular consumption of fresh and processed carrots is extremely important for our immunity.
Of the vegetable juices, carrot juice could be of interest to a large number of people because it is affordable and very easy to make. To save you time scrolling through countless recipes, we bring you an aromatic and delicious carrot juice that you can quickly make even if you are a beginner in preparing juices.
There are many different types of carrots. The orange carrot we know today was first grown for food 500 years ago in the Netherlands. The orange part that we mostly eat is called the root, but the green leaves are also edible. Carrots also come in purple, red, white, and yellow shades.
Carrots are easy to grow in a garden with deep, loose soil. It is usually ready for harvest about 75 days after planting. When buying carrots, you should keep several things in mind: choose bright orange and firm carrots, so that they are not withered or cracked. If the leafy part is attached, it should be light green and fresh. We suggest that you buy organic carrots, which you can easily find in nearby markets.
Although carrot juice is perfectly safe for most people, there are a few precautions to keep in mind. Some carrot juices, especially freshly prepared ones, may not be pasteurized properly to kill harmful bacteria. Pregnant women, the elderly, small children, and people with a damaged immune system should avoid unpasteurized carrot juice.
In addition, drinking very large amounts of juice can lead to carotenemia, a condition that turns your skin yellow-orange as a result of high levels of beta-carotene in the blood. Although not harmful, it can be alarming. Temporarily removing sources of beta-carotene from your diet usually resolves the problem.
Finally, carrot juice has less fiber than whole carrots and contains natural sugars. Since the lower fiber content means that sugars are absorbed more quickly, drinking too much will increase blood sugar levels.
For some, fresh carrots are not appealing, so carrot juice is a better option, but in combination with apples, carrots give a rich taste.
Carrot and apple juice is easy to make and is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, and other antioxidants. This is one of the basic carrot juice recipes that deserves a place in your pantry. If you decide to prepare this juice, you will get about 3 liters of juice.
Carrot Juice
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- 1 kg of carrots
- 2 to 3 apples
- 2.5 l of water
- 7 g of lemon juice
- 70 to 80 g of sugar (or without sugar)
Instructions
Peel the carrot and put it in a bowl. Do the same with the apples
Place the carrot in a pot and cover it with water. Cook until soft
Add apple pieces and cook everything together
Chop the carrot and apple with a stick mixer. If you don't have a hand mixer, you can also use a blender
Put water and sugar in a saucepan and add the mixed carrots and apples
Let it cook for about 5 minutes, then add the lemon juice and cook for a few minutes
Strain through a fine strainer and pour the finished hot juice into glass bottles.
Store in a dry and dark place until it cools down
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