The sweet juice from pomegranates is full of he althy ingredients. It helps with colds or bladder problems. However, the numerous seeds, of which one fruit can contain up to 250, are annoying when consumed. The correct pressing method will give you seed-free pomegranate juice.
How do I press a pomegranate correctly?
There are different methods for pressing a pomegranate: citrus press, kneading, juicer or strainer. Each method has its own advantages, depending on whether you want to extract small or large amounts of juice and how important cleanliness is in the process.
Suitable methods for pressing:
- Citrus press: simple and quick version for small amounts of juice
- Kneading: low-splash alternative for juicing individual fruits
- Juicer: ideal option for large quantities
- Passing device: traditional process in fruit juice production
Citrus press
Halve the fruit and squeeze the two halves like an orange in the lemon squeezer. The seeds and pulp get stuck in the sieve. When using this variant, use careful pressure as the juice splashes cause discoloration in clothing. The disadvantage is the unpleasant aftertaste in the juice, which comes from the peel.
Kneading
Work the closed pomegranate thoroughly with both hands and apply as much pressure as possible. With this procedure the cores come loose. Apply firm finger pressure to areas that don't yet feel soft. Poke holes in the fruit with a fork and then squeeze out the juice by hand.
Juicer
Steam juicers are an easy and convenient way to get delicious fruit juice. Remove the seeds from the shell with a spoon and pour the mixture into the sieve. Pour water into the lower container and heat the construction on the stovetop.
The rising water vapor causes the cell walls to burst, releasing the liquid. This collects in a collecting vessel and can be filled directly into bottles at any time via a hose.
passing device
The kernels removed from the skin can be passed in a quick batch without any splashing. To do this, use a perforated disc with the smallest possible openings so that the seeds are caught. Using crank movements, the rotating blades press the kernel mass against the sieve, causing the cell walls to burst open and the juice to flow out.
Tip
If you don't have a Fleet Lotte, you can alternatively use a potato press. However, you have to pour in the fruit mixture in portions and squeeze it out.
