Juice
Knife work & mechanical
Cutting and shaping without heat.
01At a glance
CategoryKnife work & mechanical
Taste impactNeutral
Texture—
02How to do it
- 1Bring the fruit to room temperature and roll it firmly to break the cells.
- 2Halve it and press or ream, twisting to extract.
- 3Strain out seeds and pulp if a clean juice is wanted.
- 4Use fresh, or store cold and sealed.
03Doneness & pitfalls
Doneness cues
- Maximum liquid extracted; only spent membrane left.
Common mistakes
- Cold fruit yields less juice.
- Over-pressing the pith adds bitterness.
- Fresh juice oxidizes — use it soon.