Xanthan Gum Free Fresh Orange Juice
There is something undeniably satisfying about a glass of juice made entirely from fruit you squeezed yourself — bright, fragrant, and nothing like the stuff that's been sitting in a carton. For anyone navigating a xanthan gum-free lifestyle, packaged juices and blended drinks can be a minefield, since thickeners and stabilizers often sneak into commercial products. This recipe sidesteps all of that with just oranges and an optional pinch of salt, so you know exactly what's in your glass. The salt is a small but clever touch that subtly rounds out the natural sweetness and acidity of the fruit. A fine-mesh strainer gives you a cleaner, smoother pour, but if you love pulp, you can skip it entirely and drink it just as it comes off the juicer. It's the kind of recipe that takes five minutes and somehow tastes like a treat.
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Learn more →Ingredients
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.