If pomegranates hit by hail are only slightly damaged on the surface, they can be used to make beverages when ensuring that they are not seriously polluted or deteriorated !
On the one hand, pomegranates slightly hit by hail may only have some small damages on the peel, and the internal fruit may not be greatly affected. After processing procedures such as cleaning and peeling, the intact pomegranate seeds can be taken out and used to make beverages. Pomegranate juice beverages are rich in nutrition, containing various vitamins and antioxidants, and have certain health care effects !
On the other hand, if pomegranates are severely hit by hail and there are large areas of damage, softness, or even signs of deterioration, they are not suitable for making beverages. Because such pomegranates may have been polluted by bacteria, molds, etc., and making them into beverages may pose a hazard to human health !
When deciding whether to use pomegranates hit by hail to make beverages, strict screening and inspection are needed to ensure the quality and safety of raw materials !
The Following Are The Specific Steps For HomeMaking Pomegranate Juice :
I. Prepare materials and tools
1. Fresh Pomegranate
Choose ripe, plump, and undamaged Pomegranates !
2. Fruit Knife
Used to cut open the Pomegranate !
3. Filter Or Gauze
Used to filter the residue in the pomegranate Juice !
4. Juicer Or Blender (optional)
If you want a more refined juice, you can use a juicer or blender !
5. Container
Used to hold the pomegranate Juice !
II. Process The Pomegranate
1. Wash The Pomegranate
Rinse the pomegranate with clean water to remove dust and impurities on the surface !
2. Cut Open The Pomegranate
Make a circular cut on the top of the pomegranate, and then use a fruit knife to cut along the texture of the pomegranate to divide it into several pedals !
3. Take Out The Pomegranate Seeds
Open the pomegranate petals and gently take out the pomegranate seeds and put them in a bowl !
III. Juice Extraction
1. Manual Juicing
If you don't have a juicer or blender, you can squeeze the pomegranate seeds by hand to squeeze the juice into a container. You can put the pomegranate seeds in a cloth bag or gauze and then squeeze by hand to squeeze out more Juice !
2. Machine Juicing
If you use a juicer or blender, put the pomegranate seeds into the machine and juice according to the machine's operating instructions. You can add an appropriate amount of water or other fruits according to personal taste to juice together to adjust the concentration and taste of the Juice !
IV. Filtering
1. Filter the squeezed pomegranate juice through a filter or gauze to remove the residue and seeds. You can gently stir the juice with a spoon to help the residue pass through the filter !
2. If you want a clearer juice, you can filter the filtered juice again !
V. Seasoning And Preservation
1. Seasoning
According to personal taste, you can add an appropriate amount of honey, lemon juice or other seasonings to the pomegranate juice to increase the sweetness and acidity of the Juice !
2. Preservation
Pour the squeezed pomegranate juice into a clean container, seal it and store it in the refrigerator. Pomegranate juice is best consumed on the same day to ensure its freshness and nutritional value !
The above are the specific steps for making pomegranate juice. I hope it will be helpful to you !