Hamilton Beach 67750 User Manual

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9Juicing Tips, Techniques, and RecipesPURCHASING AND STORING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES:• Always wash fruits and vegetables before juicing.• Always use fresh fruits and vegetables for juicing.• To save money and obtain fresher produce, purchase fruits orvegetables that are in season.• Keep your fruits and vegetables ready for juicing by washingthem before storing.• Most fruits and hardier-type vegetables can be stored at coolroom temperature. More delicate and perishable items such asberries, leafy greens, celery, cucumbers, and herbs should bestored in the refrigerator until required.PREPARING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES:• It is recommended that fruits or vegetables such as oranges,melons, or mangoes are peeled before placing in juice extractorfor best juice flavor.• All fruits with pits and large seeds such as nectarines, peaches,apricots, plums, and cherries MUST be pitted before juicing.USING THE PULP:• The remaining pulp left after juicing fruits or vegetables is mostlyfiber and cellulose which, like the juice, contain vital nutrientsnecessary for the daily diet and can be used in many ways. Pulpcan be frozen for later use.• There are a number of recipes that use pulp. You can also usepulp to thicken casseroles or soups.• Pulp is great used in the garden for compost.SOY MILK, ALMOND MILK, AND RICE MILK:This juice extractor may be used to make soy milk, almond milk,and rice milk. Follow these steps:1. Soak 1 cup (237 ml) of soybeans, almonds, or rice in 4 cups(946 ml) of water for 8 to 12 hours covered in the refrigerator.2. Drain nuts and discard water. Cover nuts, beans, or rice with1 1/2 cups (355 ml) fresh water.3. Slowly ladle the nuts, beans, or rice with the water into the foodchute.4. Place cheesecloth in a container. Pour mixture into a tight wovencheesecloth and let stand until completely drained. Squeezecheesecloth, if necessary. Refrigerate milk immediately.NOTES:• Almonds must be soaked 8 to 12 hours before juicing.• Soy milk should be boiled to improve the flavor.• Vanilla, honey, and sugar may be added to enhance the flavor ofeach milk type.840250600 ENv10.indd 9 9/12/14 8:38 AM