Frequently asked questions
Juicing
How are the juices made?
Upon receipt, our produce is washed of farm soil and immediately placed in a cold room. Before juicing, it is carefully washed in ozonated water, a natural disinfectant with no harmful by-products.
We use a state-of-the-art hydraulic cold press juicer imported from America and a commercial triturating (twin gear) Angel Juicer imported from Korea for our juice extraction. The commercial Angel Juicer is the only one we know of in South Africa. These juicers allow us to produce extremely high-quality, nutrient-rich juice due to the two-stage shredding and pressing and the minimal exposure to heat and oxidation.
Our juices are filtered twice and then meticulously blended. Once bottled, they are immediately blast-frozen to ensure all nutrients are retained.
Our juice is stored in our holding freezer at a constant temperature of -25C and delivered frozen to your door in a specially insulated box.
When you defrost our juices, you will be delighted by the incredibly fresh taste and rich flavour in every bottle.
What is the difference between a centrifugal, masticating and triturating juicer?
Centrifugal Juicers contain a high-speed spinning blade that grinds fruits and vegetables into pulp. The centrifugal force generated by the blade rotation separates the juice from the pulp. Due to the speed, heat, and oxygen exposure, centrifugal juicers produce juice that is low in quality and less rich in nutrients than masticating and triturating juicers.
Masticating (single gear) Juicers:
Masticating juicers, also known as slow juicers, use a single rotating auger to extract juice by crushing and pressing produce through a filter. The juice quality from a masticating juicer is better than the centrifugal juicer but nowhere near a triturating juicer.
Triturating (twin gear) Juicers
Triturating juicers use twin stainless steel interlocking gears to grind produce between them at a slow RPM. The ground produce is pressed against a housing containing fine holes which separate the juice from the fibre. Triturating juicers operate at a much lower speed than centrifugal and even masticating juicers ensuring that less air gets trapped into the juice. This slows down the oxidation of nutrients to a minimum level. The further benefit of a low RPM is that less heat is generated, protecting the nutrients from destruction due to overheating. The quality of juice produced by triturating juicers is unmatchable. Juice Revolution does not use centrifugal or masticating juicers.
Are the juices diluted with water?
Why don’t we list the vitamins and minerals in our products?
Nutrition is far more complex than just tallying up individual vitamins and minerals. Take an apple as an example: when chemically tested, a 100g apple contains just 5.7mg of vitamin C. Yet, its total antioxidant effect is equivalent to a whopping 1500mg of vitamin C. This is because apples are rich in other compounds—like quercetin, catechin, phlorizin, and chlorogenic acid—that act like vitamin C and enhance its benefits. These plant-based antioxidants team up to provide health advantages that go well beyond what vitamin C can do on its own.
Whole foods like apples offer a unique blend of nutrients and compounds that work together in ways we’re still learning about. Research shows that the vitamin C-like compounds in apples can help lower cholesterol, slow the aging process, and even protect against certain diseases—effects that a simple nutrient count can’t capture. The supplement industry often focuses on single nutrients, but this approach overlooks the bigger picture. You can’t isolate beta-carotene from a carrot or strip vitamin C from an apple without losing the supportive network of compounds that make them so nourishing.
That’s why we choose not to list specific vitamin and mineral amounts. Nutrition isn’t about numbers—it’s about the synergy of whole foods working together to support your health.
(Adapted from Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition by T. Colin Campbell, PhD.)
Why we blast freeze our juices
It’s simple – to ensure all the nutrients are retained! 🍏🌱
As soon as we bottle our juices, soups, smoothies, and health shots, they’re blast-frozen, locking in their vitality until you’re ready to enjoy them.
Blast-freezing is a rapid freezing technique that keeps the vitamins, minerals, and enzymes intact. It’s our way of ensuring that our products’ freshness and pure goodness remain as vibrant as when we made them. ❄️
Because we believe that freshness and quality should never be compromised.
What age is the Kids Range suitable for?
Our Kids Range is crafted for kids aged 3-12 years, when nutrition builds strong bodies, brains, and habits. It’s not suitable for under 1 year due to pediatric guidelines and ingredients like honey, which pose risks for infants. For 6- to 8-month-olds, stick to breast milk, formula, or simple purees as advised by your doctor.
Juice Cleanses
I have an allergy to certain ingredients, can I still do a juice cleanse?
When should I not undertake a juicing cleanse?
- Underweight
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Have diabetes
- Taking any prescription medication
If in doubt, always check with your healthcare practitioner.
How can I expect to feel during my juice cleanse?
- Headaches (usually from caffeine withdrawal)
- Spots (toxins being eliminated through the skin)
- Furry tongue (a sign that the body is adjusting to a juice-only diet, combated by cleaning teeth more regularly, but not within ½ an hour of drinking your juice)
- Tiredness
Important: If you become unwell and the symptoms worsen, please do not assume it is the juice diet; you may be suffering from something unrelated. Consult your healthcare practitioner.
What can I drink during my juice cleanse?
Please do not drink coffee or alcohol.
Is it OK to exercise during my cleanse?
Logistics
Do you deliver?
How do I know if you deliver to my area?
“This is not a standard shipping zone. Please contact us for a shipping quote”
It means we have not delivered to your area before. Please email your delivery address to fiona@juicerevolution.co.za and we will check with our couriers if delivery to your address is possible.
How long does delivery take?
** PLEASE EXPECT A FEW DAYS DELAY AS WE WORK OUR WAY THROUGH THE BACKLOG OF FESTIVE SEASON ORDERS **
Please note the times below refer to our programs, packed juice boxes, and soups. If you build a box of individual juices, shots, and or smoothies there may be a few days lead time as it is impossible for us to always have everything in stock. There can also be a few days lead time on celery juice due to the demand.
If we need to deliver to a farm, there will be a surcharge that is not calculated at checkout.
If your need your order faster than the times below, call us and we will see what we can do!
Western Cape:
- Paid orders received by 09:00 on Monday to Friday are delivered the following working day.
- Paid orders received after 09:00 on Friday are delivered on Tuesday.
- Paid orders received on Saturday, and Sunday are delivered on Wednesday.
- Some outlying areas are only serviced by our couriers on certain days of the week. It’s best to please check with us.
Eastern Cape and Gauteng:
- Paid orders received by 09:00 on Monday to Thursday are delivered the following day.
- Paid orders received after 09:00 on Thursday and on Friday are delivered on Tuesday.
- Paid orders received on Saturday and Sunday are delivered on Wednesday.
Free State, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North West:
- Paid orders received by 09:00 on Monday to Thursday are delivered two working days later.
- Paid orders received after 09:00 on Thursday and on Friday are delivered on Wednesday.
- Paid orders received on Saturday and Sunday are delivered on Thursday.
KwaZulu-Natal:
- Paid orders received by 09:00 on Monday to Wednesday are delivered two working days later.
- Paid orders after 09:00 on Wednesday and up to 09:00 on Thursday are delivered on Monday.
- Paid orders received after 09:00 on Thursday and on Friday are delivered on Wednesday.
- Paid orders received on Saturday and Sunday are delivered on Thursday.
We will send you an email with your waybill number, contact details for the courier and confirming your delivery date shortly after your order is received.
What drives the delivery fee?
Can I request a delayed delivery date?
Do I need to be present at the address when you deliver?
Can I use my courier?
How much is the deliver fee?
To obtain a delivery quote, go to your shopping cart click ‘calculate shipping’, enter your postal code and click ‘update’.
Will my juices arrive frozen?
Storage and Defrosting
How should my products be stored?
Can I refreeze my products if they have defrosted?
How should I defrost my products?
You may also choose to defrost your products in the fridge, which will take between 12 and 24 hours, depending on product size and the temperature and load of your fridge.
Once defrosted, keep your products refrigerated and consume within two days.
How long can I keep my juices frozen?
Once defrosted, your products should be refrigerated and consumed within two days.
