Do I need to remove the seeds when squeezing orange juice

Orange juice generally does not require seed removal. Orange seeds are small in volume and not easily crushed by juicers, and are usually filtered out. Orange seeds contain a small amount of bitter substances, but a small amount of residue will not affect taste and health. When squeezing orange juice, the orange seeds are usually intercepted by the filter of the juicer, and the filtering function of modern juicers can separate most of the solid residue. After being crushed, orange seeds may release trace amounts of naringin and other components, which have a slight bitter taste but are harmless to the human body and have extremely low levels. If a low-speed press type juicer is used, orange seeds are more easily retained intact in the residue. For people who are particularly sensitive to taste, seedless orange varieties can be selected or larger seeds can be manually removed, but there is no need for specialized seed removal steps in routine operations. Some old-fashioned juicing equipment or manual juicing may have fine grains mixed into the juice, which can be improved by filtering with double-layer gauze. After being completely crushed, orange seeds may increase the astringency of the juice, but will not produce toxic substances. The bitter components in citrus seeds need to be consumed in large quantities to cause discomfort, and daily consumption is far below the safe threshold. If you pursue a pure taste without any bitterness, you can give priority to varieties with fewer seeds such as navel oranges.

When making orange juice, it is recommended to choose fresh and ripe oranges, peel them, and directly cut them into pieces for extraction. Retaining fruit pulp fiber can increase dietary nutrition, and it can be decided whether to filter it again based on personal taste before consumption. Daily consumption of orange juice should not exceed 300 milliliters to avoid excessive sugar intake. For those with gastrointestinal sensitivity, it is recommended to dilute before drinking.