Do I need to remove the seeds when squeezing orange juice

Squeezing orange juice generally does not require seed removal, as orange seeds have a smaller volume and usually do not affect the taste. If you are concerned about bitterness or digestion issues, you can filter out the residue before drinking. Orange seeds are thoroughly crushed during the juice extraction process, releasing trace amounts of bitter substances that have no significant impact on most people. The high speed of modern juicers can effectively decompose seeds, and the residue filtered has almost no graininess. The seeds of citrus fruits contain a small amount of oil and fiber, which may promote intestinal peristalsis after ingestion, but will not cause a burden on those with normal gastrointestinal function.

Some varieties of orange seeds may have a distinct bitter taste, such as sugar oranges and other varieties with larger seeds. This type of situation can be addressed by manually removing seeds in advance or using fine mesh filter cloth for secondary filtration. When consumed by children or individuals with gastrointestinal sensitivity, it is recommended to choose seedless citrus fruits or thoroughly remove residues to avoid stimulating the digestive tract mucosa with tannic acid in the seeds. Centrifugal separation technology is commonly used in commercial juice extraction processes to remove all solid residues.

Daily juicing can choose citrus varieties with high maturity and few seeds, such as navel oranges or honey oranges. Shake the bottle before drinking to evenly distribute the fruit pulp and avoid sedimentation that affects the taste. People with weak gastrointestinal function can dilute fruit juice before drinking, or mix it with warm water to reduce irritation. Fresh orange juice is recommended to be squeezed and consumed immediately to avoid nutrient loss and increased bitterness caused by oxidation.