Fresh Mixed Fruit Juice (Orange, Mandarin, Green Apple, Carrot) Calories

It tastes best right after juicing. If needed, refrigerate it in a tightly sealed container and drink it within 24 hours; its flavor and color can change as it sits.

The usual cause is the white pith or seeds from the orange or mandarin. Peel the citrus fruit thoroughly, remove any seeds, and drink the juice soon after making it to keep the flavor fresher.

Not necessarily. Scrub clean, firm carrots well under running water; peeling is optional. Peel them if the skin is damaged, remains dirty after washing, or gives the juice an earthy taste you dislike.

No. Eating the orange, mandarin, apple, and carrot whole preserves more fiber and takes longer to consume. The juice is convenient, but it should not routinely replace whole fruit and vegetables.

Yes, you can freeze it in a freezer-safe container, leaving room for expansion. Thaw it in the refrigerator and shake or stir it before drinking, since the ingredients may separate and the texture may change.

Yes. Blend the prepared ingredients with a little water if needed, then strain the mixture through a fine sieve or clean cloth for a thinner juice. Leaving it unstrained makes a thicker drink with more pulp.

Yes, its natural fruit sugars can raise blood glucose, and juicing removes much of the fiber that slows eating. If you have diabetes, ask your clinician or dietitian how to fit this juice into your individual plan.

Yes, most people can drink it on an empty stomach. Its citrus acidity may aggravate heartburn or reflux in some people, so have it with food or after a meal if that happens to you.

No, straining is optional. Keep the pulp for a thicker texture, or strain it for a smoother drink; either way, the juice contains less fiber than eating the whole ingredients.