Today, packaged juices are extremely popular among buyers. On the shelves of supermarkets you can find bright multi-colored packaging of various sizes with all kinds of juices. But besides these drinks, in the shops you can also see cardboard bags on which "nectar" is written.
Many buyers, not knowing that nectar is not the same as juice, purchase it and consume it, thinking that they receive vitamins and other useful substances with it. But in reality it is a completely different product, very remotely resembling juice.
What is nectar
Nectar is a drink based on juice. But its here is only 25-50%. The remaining components are water, berry or fruit puree, sugar and citric acid. Here it is necessary to take into account the fact that from such fruits as, for example, kiwi, apricot or banana, because of their reduced juiciness, it is almost impossible to make one hundred percent juice. The taste qualities of some juices are generally none. For example, it is impossible to drink a currant drink undiluted, because it has an incredibly tart taste. Therefore, in this case, the best way out is nectar.
Nectar is a product containing a different amount of juice. Its percentage depends on the type of fruit used to make the drink. So, in nectars from bananas, lime, all varieties of currants, sweet varieties of apples, papaya, lemons, passion fruit and guava should contain at least 25% juice. If nectars are made from plums, cranberries, thorns or mountain ash, then they should have at least 30% juice.
Strawberry, apricot, mulberry, raspberry, blueberry and cherry drinks must contain at least 40% juice. In peach nectar, the juice content should be at least 45%. And 50% of the juice is found in quince nectars, unsweetened apples, pineapples, citrus fruits (except lime and lemon) and pears.
Useful Features of Nectar
Do not think that nectar is a very unpleasant drink. It also has its benefits, and it must be included in your diet. So, nectar has a good effect on the condition of the skin. Due to the fact that nectars contain vitamin A, the skin will have an excellent condition - greasy shine and other problems will be eliminated.
Like juice, nectar regulates blood sugar. These drinks contain PP elements that have a beneficial effect on sugar adjustment. In addition, the use of the aforementioned fluids prevents the development of certain ailments - the vitamin E contained in fluids contributes to the excellent functioning of the heart and thereby prevents the appearance of many diseases associated with this organ. Nectars also have a positive effect on strength and increased bone growth.
All you need to know about juices
If with nectar everything is more or less clear, now it is necessary to find out what is natural juice. Natural juice is not called juice that is sold in cardboard boxes in stores, but one that is prepared at home, immediately before use. Natural juices or fresh juices are drinks that are squeezed out of vegetables or fruits, and they do not contain any chemicals or preservatives in their composition. These are environmentally friendly products enriched with useful components and recommended for everyday use.
Natural juices, like nectars, can be made at home. You need to cook them before you plan to use them. It is impossible for a freshly squeezed drink to "remain idle" for a long time. In this case, he will lose his useful qualities. The only exception is beetroot. Due to the fact that such a product is enriched with destructive components, after cooking it is better to keep it in the refrigerator for a couple of hours.
Rules for the use of natural juices
To natural juice brought as much benefit as possible, it must be drunk, adhering to some recommendations:
- It is better to use it half an hour before a meal. Since the drink is absorbed quite quickly in an empty stomach, it instantly enters into biochemical processes.
- After eating, it is better to refrain from drinking such juices. Mixing with food, they will provoke the release of a large amount of gases in the intestines.
- Natural liquid obtained from fruits or vegetables is best drunk through a tube. And after using the product, it is recommended to rinse your mouth with water.
- Juices from vegetables (only tomato is an exception) should be drunk in small portions, and beetroot drink in general at first is best diluted with water.
Juice Drink
Still emit a juice-containing drink, which is a product containing only 10-40% of natural juice. In such formulations, sugar, citric acid, artificial flavors, sugar substitutes, colorants, pulp stabilizers and other food additives are usually added. If it is a juice-containing composition of vegetables, then it still has herbs, spices, peppers and vinegar. There are no vitamins in such drinks. But you can quench your thirst.