What’s the difference between cold-pressed juice and the juice I make at home?
DROUGHT juice is always cold-pressed. Our hydraulic cold-press method of juice extraction provides a minimum mixing of air with the juices which results in very slow oxidation or decomposition. The tremendous pressure exerted by our juice press gently and completely extracts the natural fruit sugars, vitamins, trace minerals, enzymes, and other vital elements. Cold-pressing juice is a method of juicing that enables juice to be bottled (without preservatives) and still maintain a 72-hour shelf life. Household juicers, typically ‘rotary’ or ‘centrifugal,’ are significantly faster processing method, but overall less efficient. As the blade inside a centrifugal juicer spins at a high speed, it generates heat. The heat also oxidizes and separates nutrients naturally found in the whole fruits and vegetables, rendering those nutrients that make it into the juice less pure. Juice made at home (unless on a Norwalk) must be consumed immediately.
What is pasteurization and why isn’t DROUGHT juice pasteurized?
Pasteurized juice is heated to a high temperature for a short time before it is sold. About 98% of all juices sold in the United States are pasteurized, namely because it prolongs the shelf life of juice and is the more cost-effective than not pasteurizing. Unfortunately, pasteurization destroys the vital living components of the fruit and vegetables, rendering most ‘juice’ nutritionally deficient and pointless. DROUGHT promotes the consumption of living, high-frequency fruit and vegetable juice, and therefore we mindfully press, bottle and sell a truly raw and unpasteurized product – unheated and untreated. DROUGHT juice is not meant to treat, prevent, diagnose or cure. Our juices are raw and have not been pasteurized and, therefore, may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness in children, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems.
What is HPP and why isn’t DROUGHT juice treated by HPP?
HPP is an acronym for High Pressure Pascalization (or High Pressure Processing), and it can most easily be understood as preservation technique that does not subject the juice to any heat. Similar to pasteurization, HPP extends the shelf life of raw juice well beyond 72 hours. It is a technology that we're becoming more familiar with and you will likely see several raw juice companies integrating into their business model. HPP requires the treated product to be packaged in plastic bottles, where as our packaging is glass. DROUGHT currently remains untreated in any way.
Why does DROUGHT juice only have such a short shelf life? Can I drink my juice past the expiration date?
DROUGHT juice contains no preservatives and is unpasteurized, and therefore is highly perishable. We employ a cold-pressed juicing process that maximizes the shelf life, but cannot advise consumption of our juice beyond this point. Each juice is labeled with an expiration date -- It it safe to consume the juice leading up to, and on that date, but not beyond.
Why is my juice separated? Is it spoiled?
The appearance of DROUGHT juice is all natural; We do not filter, preserve or add any fillers. Separation is natural and, as long as juice is within the 'consume by' date and refrigerated properly, a two-tone juice does not indicate spoilage. Always refrigerate your juice, shake before consuming, and enjoy on or before the 'consume by' date.
How many calories are in the juice?
Without getting too deep, consider this: Everything is energy. All energy has a frequency. High, low, or untraceable to the naked eye, energy is present. All raw fruits and vegetables, especially organics, have a high frequency most simply accredited to their live, untainted natural state. Food science is extremely complex, and quoting tired concepts or rules shows a lack of understanding for the variety in our lives. DROUGHT juice is high-frequency, high-energy juice.
We’re not keen on the calorie system – it’s antiquated and restricting. Calories (large or small) are not the most reliable indicator of whether or not a food or drink is healthful and meaningful for your diet. Food and drinks are not meant to be "zero calories, fat free, and carb free." It's important not to allow false marketing to dictate your dietary needs. FDA compliant nutrition labels can be found on the "Nutrition Facts" link at the top of the screen.
Is your juice 100% organic?
Yes. Organic produce is the cornerstone of our business. Conventionally grown and genetically modified produce is toxic. DROUGHT juice is made from 100% organic fruits and vegetables, 100% of the time.
Is your young Thai coconut water and blended coconut shake also organic?
Yes. Organic young Thai coconuts are hard to come by, but not impossible! Rest assured that all of our produce, coconuts included, come from certified organic sources.
Do you offer a credit on your glass bottles or return of empty bottles?
We do not offer a discount for returned bottles or any returned empty bottles. Please recycle.
Do I have to refrigerate my juice?
Absolutely. DROUGHT raw juice is highly perishable, and must be kept refrigerated at all times when not being consumed.
Do you accept returns?
Returns and exchanges are not permitted. We run a tight ship and make everything by hand in small batches -- if you suspect an issue with anything purchased from DROUGHT, let us know immediately by email at [email protected] and we will remedy the situation.
DROUGHT juice is not meant to treat, prevent, diagnose or cure. Our juices are raw and have not been pasteurized and, therefore, may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness in children, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems.
DROUGHT juice is always cold-pressed. Our hydraulic cold-press method of juice extraction provides a minimum mixing of air with the juices which results in very slow oxidation or decomposition. The tremendous pressure exerted by our juice press gently and completely extracts the natural fruit sugars, vitamins, trace minerals, enzymes, and other vital elements. Cold-pressing juice is a method of juicing that enables juice to be bottled (without preservatives) and still maintain a 72-hour shelf life. Household juicers, typically ‘rotary’ or ‘centrifugal,’ are significantly faster processing method, but overall less efficient. As the blade inside a centrifugal juicer spins at a high speed, it generates heat. The heat also oxidizes and separates nutrients naturally found in the whole fruits and vegetables, rendering those nutrients that make it into the juice less pure. Juice made at home (unless on a Norwalk) must be consumed immediately.
What is pasteurization and why isn’t DROUGHT juice pasteurized?
Pasteurized juice is heated to a high temperature for a short time before it is sold. About 98% of all juices sold in the United States are pasteurized, namely because it prolongs the shelf life of juice and is the more cost-effective than not pasteurizing. Unfortunately, pasteurization destroys the vital living components of the fruit and vegetables, rendering most ‘juice’ nutritionally deficient and pointless. DROUGHT promotes the consumption of living, high-frequency fruit and vegetable juice, and therefore we mindfully press, bottle and sell a truly raw and unpasteurized product – unheated and untreated. DROUGHT juice is not meant to treat, prevent, diagnose or cure. Our juices are raw and have not been pasteurized and, therefore, may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness in children, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems.
What is HPP and why isn’t DROUGHT juice treated by HPP?
HPP is an acronym for High Pressure Pascalization (or High Pressure Processing), and it can most easily be understood as preservation technique that does not subject the juice to any heat. Similar to pasteurization, HPP extends the shelf life of raw juice well beyond 72 hours. It is a technology that we're becoming more familiar with and you will likely see several raw juice companies integrating into their business model. HPP requires the treated product to be packaged in plastic bottles, where as our packaging is glass. DROUGHT currently remains untreated in any way.
Why does DROUGHT juice only have such a short shelf life? Can I drink my juice past the expiration date?
DROUGHT juice contains no preservatives and is unpasteurized, and therefore is highly perishable. We employ a cold-pressed juicing process that maximizes the shelf life, but cannot advise consumption of our juice beyond this point. Each juice is labeled with an expiration date -- It it safe to consume the juice leading up to, and on that date, but not beyond.
Why is my juice separated? Is it spoiled?
The appearance of DROUGHT juice is all natural; We do not filter, preserve or add any fillers. Separation is natural and, as long as juice is within the 'consume by' date and refrigerated properly, a two-tone juice does not indicate spoilage. Always refrigerate your juice, shake before consuming, and enjoy on or before the 'consume by' date.
How many calories are in the juice?
Without getting too deep, consider this: Everything is energy. All energy has a frequency. High, low, or untraceable to the naked eye, energy is present. All raw fruits and vegetables, especially organics, have a high frequency most simply accredited to their live, untainted natural state. Food science is extremely complex, and quoting tired concepts or rules shows a lack of understanding for the variety in our lives. DROUGHT juice is high-frequency, high-energy juice.
We’re not keen on the calorie system – it’s antiquated and restricting. Calories (large or small) are not the most reliable indicator of whether or not a food or drink is healthful and meaningful for your diet. Food and drinks are not meant to be "zero calories, fat free, and carb free." It's important not to allow false marketing to dictate your dietary needs. FDA compliant nutrition labels can be found on the "Nutrition Facts" link at the top of the screen.
Is your juice 100% organic?
Yes. Organic produce is the cornerstone of our business. Conventionally grown and genetically modified produce is toxic. DROUGHT juice is made from 100% organic fruits and vegetables, 100% of the time.
Is your young Thai coconut water and blended coconut shake also organic?
Yes. Organic young Thai coconuts are hard to come by, but not impossible! Rest assured that all of our produce, coconuts included, come from certified organic sources.
Do you offer a credit on your glass bottles or return of empty bottles?
We do not offer a discount for returned bottles or any returned empty bottles. Please recycle.
Do I have to refrigerate my juice?
Absolutely. DROUGHT raw juice is highly perishable, and must be kept refrigerated at all times when not being consumed.
Do you accept returns?
Returns and exchanges are not permitted. We run a tight ship and make everything by hand in small batches -- if you suspect an issue with anything purchased from DROUGHT, let us know immediately by email at [email protected] and we will remedy the situation.
DROUGHT juice is not meant to treat, prevent, diagnose or cure. Our juices are raw and have not been pasteurized and, therefore, may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness in children, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems.