How to Juice Ginger and Turmeric Properly – Tips for Smooth Use

Ginger and turmeric are key ingredients in many health-conscious recipes. They provide intense aromas, plant compounds and natural spiciness. At the same time, both roots contain a lot of fibre – if prepared incorrectly, this can lead to slow feeding or blockages when juicing.

To help your juices flow evenly and keep your juicer working at its best, here are some compact practical tips for everyday use.

1. Freshness determines the result

The fresher ginger and turmeric are, the juicier and easier they are to process.

Over time, the roots lose moisture, become woodier and much more fibrous. Cut pieces in particular dry out quickly.

How to store them correctly:

• Packed airtight in the refrigerator, for example in a food storage container

• Optionally wrap in slightly damp kitchen paper

• Keep air contact to a minimum

What to look for when buying:

• Smooth, plump surface

• Heavy weight in relation to size

• No shrivelled or heavily branched structure

Fresh roots are much easier to juice and are gentler on the appliance.

2. Cut or insert whole?

The right preparation depends on the quantity:

• Small pieces, approx. 2–5 cm: Can usually be processed without cutting.

• Larger quantities: Cut into pieces of around 2 cm so that feeding is even.

Professional tip for ginger:
Cut across the fibre, along the visible lines on the skin. This breaks up the firm fibres more effectively and makes the juicing process easier.

Turmeric has a finer structure and is less fibrous. If you use larger pieces, you can prepare it in the same way as ginger.

3. Leave the skin on? Yes – in most cases.

You can juice ginger and turmeric with the skin on without any problem.

The thin skin:

• contains valuable polyphenols and antioxidants

• supports sustainable processing without food waste

• does not block the juicer

The visible fibre direction on the skin also helps with correct cutting.

If you still prefer to peel them:

• Ginger: scrape with a spoon, which removes less flesh

• Turmeric: use a peeler and ideally wear gloves, as it stains strongly

4. Turmeric is best juiced with lemon

Turmeric contains curcumin, an intensely colouring plant compound. This can turn the plastic parts of your juicer yellow or orange – greenish or bluish residues may also appear on the pressing screw in some cases.

Because curcumin does not dissolve well in water, it can adhere more easily to surfaces.

Practical tip:
Juice turmeric together with a little lemon. The citric acid it contains has a mildly clarifying effect and helps reduce colour residues.

Lemon also adds more freshness and balance in terms of flavour – especially in intense ginger and turmeric shots.

5. Layer ingredients cleverly – for an even juicing process

The order in the feed chute influences the result more than many people think.

Recommended procedure:

1. Add ginger and turmeric first

2. Then add larger, firmer or juicier ingredients, such as apple or carrot

Why?
The following ingredients press the fibrous pieces down evenly. This supports continuous feeding and reduces the risk of blockages.

Especially with fibre-rich roots, this method helps your juicer run more smoothly.

6. Use the reverse function deliberately

If pieces become stuck, the integrated reverse button can help.

How to proceed:

• Activate the reverse function for approx. 5–10 seconds

• Then switch back to “forward”

• Repeat if necessary

This brief loosening is often enough to continue the juicing process – without having to disassemble the appliance in between.

A small step with a big effect in everyday use.

7. Clean immediately after juicing

Prompt cleaning makes maintenance much easier.

Please avoid the dishwasher – high temperatures can deform sensitive components or cause long-term material stress.

Recommended cleaning:

• Clean directly after use with warm water and washing-up liquid

• Clean the sieve thoroughly with a brush

• Allow parts to dry well

For stronger discolouration:

• Prepare a mixture of washing-up liquid, baking powder, a little vinegar or lemon juice and water

• Soak the parts for several hours or overnight

For the pressing screw, a little cooking oil on a cloth can help gently rub away colour residues. Afterwards, clean thoroughly with washing-up liquid.

Additional usage tip for even juicing

To avoid overloading the juicer with too much fibre:

• Combine ginger or turmeric with juicy ingredients such as apple, orange or carrot.

• Do not add fibrous pieces all at once; alternate them with juicier ingredients in the feed chute.

• Work at a moderate pace – adding ingredients slowly ensures smoother juicing behaviour.
  

This article was published with permission from www.kuvingsusa.com.

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