How to Stop Beet Juice From Foaming

Smaller beets have a sweeter taste when juiced than large beets.

Juicing raw fruits and vegetables is a natural way to supplement your diet with vitamins and minerals. A study at Wake Forest University has shown that the natural bacteria in the mouth turn nitric oxide found in beet juice into nitrites. Nitrites increase blood flow to areas of the body with poor perfusion; most commonly the brain. Due to it's potent effects, beet juice should be mixed with other juices. One drawback to juicing beets is that the juicing process can form an unpleasant foamy layer on the top of the juice. This can be mostly corrected by taking a few precautions.

Things You'll Need

• Gloves
• Spoon

Instructions

1. Put on gloves when handling beets. Beet juice will stain your skin.

2. Place another fruit or vegetable in the juicer with the beets. Juicing several things together will eliminate some of the beet foam.

3. Push the ingredients through the juicer slowly. More foam will be produced by fast paced juicing.

4. Skim the top of the finished juice with a spoon to remove any foam that remains.

Tips & Warnings

• Drinking beet juice may turn your urine a pink or red color. This is simple due to the dye in the juice and is harmless.

References

• Wake Forest University: Benefits of Beet Juice
• Rawfoods Livingfoods: Beetroot Juice Recipes and Nutrition Facts
• Soy Milk Quick: Fruit Juice Tips

Resources

• Bastis: Juicing