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Why does this happen? layering in smoothies
Posted by:
WanderRA
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Date: January 10, 2012 10:40AM whats the reason that sometimes when I make a smoothy half of the mix will settle on the bottom as a thick soup and the top half will be like juice? Ive always thought it was down to lack of water but I put tonnes in today and it happened. My new theory is that too many nuts/seeds will make this happen, as I put plenty in today. Re: Why does this happen? layering in smoothies
Posted by:
powerlifer
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Date: January 10, 2012 10:58AM I noticed this recently myself and my smoothie wasn't nut or seed rich. I had left an extra cup on the unit and when i came to pour it out a few hours later half the glass was green and other pink at the top.
Pretty cool, must be something to do with the fiber settling. [www.vegankingdom.co.uk] Re: Why does this happen? layering in smoothies
Posted by:
Tamukha
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Date: January 10, 2012 01:38PM It is the fiber settling--it's heavier! Re: Why does this happen? layering in smoothies
Posted by:
WanderRA
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Date: January 10, 2012 06:24PM Any ideas as to what the deciding factor is? (ie too much water/ too much fat) for the settling? I used the same ingredients I use for most smoothies and never have this problem so in what way is it the fibre?
I say problem cos this settling effect ruins smoothies for me, it really puts me off.. makes it look like sewerage lol. Re: Why does this happen? layering in smoothies
Posted by:
Tamukha
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Date: January 10, 2012 08:58PM Wander,
It cannot really be avoided unless you omit the fiber, which cannot be done. Why not just shake the mixture up to rehomogenize it? That's what I do. Re: Why does this happen? layering in smoothies
Posted by:
WheatgrassYogi
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Date: January 10, 2012 10:03PM WanderRA Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > whats the reason that sometimes when I make a smoothy half of the mix will settle on the bottom as a thick soup and the top half will be like juice? I would guess you're not using a 'strong' Blender like the Vitamix, Blendtec, or Waring. These blenders fracture the Cell Walls, called Micronization, and produce a Homogenized mixture......WY Re: Why does this happen? layering in smoothies
Posted by:
WanderRA
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Date: January 10, 2012 10:07PM yeah my blender is pretty weak, still I am curious about the inconsistency as I pretty much used the same ingredients, hmm nvm. Re: Why does this happen? layering in smoothies
Posted by:
powerlifer
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Date: January 10, 2012 10:09PM Re: Why does this happen? layering in smoothies
Posted by:
Tamukha
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Date: January 10, 2012 10:20PM Happens with my VitaMix, too! Don't sweat it, Wander  Re: Why does this happen? layering in smoothies
Posted by:
WanderRA
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Date: January 10, 2012 10:33PM well, better call sherlock and get to the bottom of this then! lol Im convinced I used too many pumpkin seeds tbh. Re: Why does this happen? layering in smoothies
Posted by:
phantom
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Date: January 13, 2012 01:59AM I find if a smoothie sits for a while, it will separate.
On another note, I have tried FOREVER to get juices to layer on PURPOSE just to make them LOOK PRETTY... but never figured it out. Like a B-50-juice.  Re: Why does this happen? layering in smoothies
Posted by:
rawalice
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Date: January 13, 2012 10:56PM Agave syrup seems to help homogenize a little bit. I guess it's just cause the solids are heavier and sink to the bottom. What's B-50 juice? Re: Why does this happen? layering in smoothies
Posted by:
phantom
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Date: January 14, 2012 02:05AM Haha, sorry, it was a bad play on words. B52s are (no, thanks!) alcoholic shooters that layer. I don't drink, but love the aesthetic presentation of food, so I was thinking, a, um, well, B...50-juice would look really neat to serve someone, like a superfood elixir shot. 
No new interesting nutrients, sorry to disappoint. ^.^;; Re: Why does this happen? layering in smoothies
Posted by:
rawalice
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Date: January 14, 2012 10:31AM I've never made a raw food parfait. That sounds like it might be a fun thing to try someday. Better than drinking til you waste all your testisterone. Re: Why does this happen? layering in smoothies
Posted by:
rawalice
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Date: January 14, 2012 10:44AM I don't know. raw cocoa puddings are so good plain, I'd hate to ruin them. What would make a good raw parfait? maybe with some kind of coconut layer and a nice light fruit. Ooh star fruit and a watery coconut layer. How would you do that? Re: Why does this happen? layering in smoothies
Posted by:
rawalice
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Date: January 14, 2012 01:07PM Well, Wandera what's the ingredients? Re: Why does this happen? layering in smoothies
Posted by:
Tamukha
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Date: January 14, 2012 03:10PM rawalice,
I would do a mango puree layered over kiwi fruit puree. Coconut and star fruit would look pretty, but I don't know how they'd taste together. Maybe do a search in the Recipes forum to get more ideas? Re: Why does this happen? layering in smoothies
Posted by:
WanderRA
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Date: January 14, 2012 07:24PM rawalice Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > Well, Wandera what's the ingredients? Negligible. As stated the ingredients didnt change from previous times where the smoothy didnt seperate. 100% sure it was the seeds though. Re: Why does this happen? layering in smoothies
Posted by:
rawalice
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Date: January 14, 2012 07:36PM Well, my nut/seed smoothies come out great and creamy. (I use a Magic Bullet.) I mean, it is a little weird to have to chew your smoothie, but the price we pay for good health. Re: Why does this happen? layering in smoothies
Posted by:
phantom
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Date: January 14, 2012 08:21PM I'm chewing a smoothie right now!
*toasts to computer screen and good health* Re: Why does this happen? layering in smoothies
Posted by:
rawalice
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Date: January 14, 2012 10:08PM I wish I was in the mood to make a smoothie. Alas, at least I have a Powerbar to go with my coffee. Toast to you phantom, and the board. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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