HEALTHY LIVING · COLD STORAGE · JULY BLOG
Why Cold-Pressed Juice Is Best Frozen
Cold storage does more to protect your juice's vitamins than you think.
Netty's Juicery · Healthy Living · nettysjuicery.com
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QUICK SUMMARY Freezing halts the natural decay process that breaks down vitamins and minerals in food, making raw, cold-pressed juice a critical step in your daily routine to deliver your daily nutrients. |
Two bottles labeled "100% juice" can have significantly different nutritional values depending on how they were made. Raw cold-pressed juice may be the healthier choice, compared to room-temperature options sitting on retail shelves, because it skips traditional shelf extension methods in favor of freezing.
Freezing is remarkably effective at locking in the nutritional value of juice, outperforming pasteurization in retaining nutrients, while also preventing the introduction and growth of harmful bacteria. Understanding why freezing works so well can change the way you think about stocking your freezer.
The Enemy of Nutrients: Time
The moment a fruit or vegetable is harvested, it begins to lose nutrients. Enzymes within the plant tissue stay active, breaking down compounds like vitamin C even after picking. Exposure to heat, light, and oxygen accelerates this degradation. The longer food sits, whether in a truck, a warehouse, or your refrigerator, the more nutritional value it loses.
Freezing stops the enzymatic clock before significant nutrient loss can occur.
How Freezing Works at a Molecular Level
Freezing preserves food by slowing down or halting the biological and chemical processes that degrade nutrients. Here's what happens:
Enzymes that drive ripening and decay need warmth to function efficiently. Cold temperatures significantly suppress their activity.
Bacteria need moisture and warmth to multiply. Freezing removes the conditions they need to thrive, which also helps preserve nutrient-rich tissue from being broken down.
Many degradation reactions require water in liquid form. Once water freezes, those reactions slow to a near-standstill.
Preparing Cold-Pressed Juice
Conventional bottled juices are pasteurized using heat or high pressure to extend shelf life and make them ready-to-go, which also degrades nutrients. Cold-pressed juice skips the heat, which is why it's more nutrient-dense, but it requires an extra step before you drink it.
Here are two ways to prepare frozen cold-pressed juice:
If you plan to drink a 16oz bottle for a morning workout, move it from the freezer to the refrigerator the day before, so it thaws while staying chilled. Cold-pressed juice has a 72-hour buffer once thawed, so this is a simple way to plan your nutrient intake.
Frozen cold-pressed juice can be prepared the same day by placing the bottle under cool water for about 15 minutes. Prefer a slushie or smoothie consistency? Your juice can be ready in even less time.
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DID YOU KNOW? A single cold-pressed juice can require several pounds of fruits and vegetables to make just one bottle. That concentration means one bottle can deliver a denser dose of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants than eating the produce alone. |
Choosing cold, and choosing frozen, is a simple way to optimally support your body's health.
Freezing locks in the nutrients that cold-pressing preserves, meaning every bottle you pull from the freezer delivers close to the same vitamin and antioxidant density as the day it was made. That makes frozen cold-pressed juice the perfect supplement to your workout routine, replenishing what your body burns through and leaving you energized. In a world full of shortcuts that quietly strip food of its value, choosing cold and choosing frozen is a simple way to optimally support your body's health.
THE RITUAL
Make it your summer ritual
Cold-pressed juice delivers sufficient micros in every single sip: no logging, weighing, or calculating required. Netty's Juicery has become an essential this summer for providing delicious flavors of cold-pressed juice that meet your micronutrient needs.
Flavors include:
Detox: A Refreshing blend of Pear, Celery, Lemon and Spirulina
Chlorophyll-rich and detoxifying.
Attract: A Delicious fusion of Mint and Maca root, combined with Hydrating Watermelon and Citrusy Lime
Hydrating and adaptogenic.
Digest: A Bright mix of Oranges, Pineapples, and Papaya accented with warming notes of Ginger
Enzyme-rich and gut-supportive.
Energize: An Invigorating blend of Apple, Carrot, Pineapple and Mango
Carotenoid-dense and naturally energizing.
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Juices |
Price |
Best for |
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Bronze |
5 juices |
$55.95 |
A weekly wellness boost |
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Silver |
6 juices |
$67.95 |
Committed to the ritual |
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Gold ★ |
9 juices |
$94.95 |
All-in on summer |
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Your wellness starts with one sip. No prep, no hassle — just pure, cold-pressed juice delivered to your door, frozen and ready. |
— Netty’s Juicery
These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult a healthcare professional before beginning any new supplement or wellness routine.
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