Alpha Gal Friendly Fresh Orange Juice
Few things beat a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice made entirely from scratch — no cartons, no concentrates, just pure citrus. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, packaged juices and flavored drinks can be a minefield of hidden additives and mammalian-derived ingredients, so knowing exactly what's in your glass is a genuine relief. Here, it's simply oranges and an optional pinch of salt, which means you can sip with total confidence. Navel or Valencia oranges both work beautifully, delivering that bright, sweet-tart flavor that no store-bought version quite manages to replicate. A quick pass through a fine-mesh strainer keeps things smooth, or you can skip it entirely if you love a little pulp. That optional pinch of salt is a small but clever touch — it rounds out the sweetness and makes the citrus flavor pop in a way that's hard to explain until you try it. Simple, safe, and genuinely delicious.
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2 servings
- 4 large navel or valencia oranges
- 1 pinch salt (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Halve 4 large oranges crosswise. Press each half firmly onto a citrus juicer and twist to extract the juice, working over a measuring cup or bowl until all halves are juiced — you should have about 2 cups of juice.
- 2
Pour the juice through a fine-mesh strainer into glasses to remove seeds and excess pulp, or skip the strainer if you prefer pulpy juice. Add a pinch of salt, if using, and stir briefly. Serve immediately.