You can make noni juice easily as long as you are patient and take the time for two months. Although further research is needed to support the health benefits believed to be contained in this juice, many people consume about 30 ml of noni juice daily as a nutritional supplement. If you want to make traditional noni juice, put the ripe noni fruit in a container and let it ferment in the sun for a few months. Next, strain and drink the juice. If you want to enjoy the juice quickly, puree the ripe noni fruit in a blender, then strain the pulp to get the juice.
Ingredients
Traditional Fermented Noni Juice
Noni
The result depends on the size of the container
Raw Noni Juice the Fast Way
- 1 ripe noni fruit
- Water or juice from other fruit, to taste
Produces about 1⁄3 cups (80 ml) of juice
Step
Method 1 of 2: Making Traditional Fermented Noni Juice
Step 1. Sterilize a large container to hold the noni
Use a jar or large container that is at least 10 cm wide and 15 cm high. Put the container in the dishwasher or wash it by hand using hot soapy water to sterilize it.
Do not use non-food-grade plastic (safe for food) to store noni because it can release chemicals into the juice. Choose a container made of glass, metal, or food-grade plastic
Step 2. Use ripe noni
If you pick them yourself, choose fruit that is honey yellow or very pale. Do not break the small twigs of the plant when you pick it. Pick ripe noni as needed to put in jars.
If someone sells noni fruit, you can buy it there instead of picking it yourself
Step 3. Wash and dry the noni
Remove dirt and dust from the noni fruit by washing it under running water. Next, place the noni in direct sunlight for a few hours to dry, or dry with a clean cloth.
You have to get rid of the pathogens (disease-causing) present in the noni skin before fermenting it
Step 4. Put the noni in a container and close it tightly
Put the dried noni into a container until it is full. Remember, you'll need to leave a gap between each noni so you don't have to cut them to get more fruit in. Put the lid on the jar or container tightly.
Once tightly closed, the inside of the container becomes airtight so as to prevent contamination
Step 5. Place a jar of noni in the sun for 6-8 weeks
When the weather is sunny, place the jar outside. If you can't place it outside, place it in a sunny location inside the house, such as on a windowsill that gets sunlight. Let the noni ferment in the container for up to two months.
Noni fruit will start to secrete liquid. The container will be filled with a pale liquid. Over time, the color of the liquid will darken
Step 6. Strain the noni juice
You will get a pulp and noni flakes mixed with the liquid. Therefore, you have to filter it. Place a fine sieve over a large bowl. Open the jar and pour the liquid in it into a colander.
- The bowl used to hold the juice must be sterile and clean.
- To reduce dregs escaping from the sieve, place a cloth or cheesecloth over the sieve before you pour the juice into it.
Step 7. Pasteurize the noni juice
Although unpasteurized juice is drinkable, pasteurized juice can be stored longer and is safer to consume. You can pasteurize at home by placing a jar of noni juice in boiling water. The water level should be above the juice, but not so high that it doesn't get into the jar. Heat the juice until it reaches and maintains at 71 °C for 1 full minute.
Use a food thermometer to check the temperature of the juice
Step 8. Test the pH of the juice
If the juice looks cloudy and you are concerned it may have been contaminated, check the pH of the juice. Buy litmus paper and dip it in the cooled noni juice. Juices that are safe to drink should have a pH of no more than 3.5.
Maybe the juice has been contaminated and is not safe to drink if the pH is more than 3.5
Step 9. Close the noni juice tightly and save
Close the juice jar tightly, then store at room temperature. While you can store and use noni juice indefinitely, put the juice in the refrigerator if you want to drink it chilled.
Don't forget to label the jars so you know what's in them and when to make them. If you are hesitant to store noni juice for a long time, make a new one after a year or so has passed
Method 2 of 2: Quickly Make Raw Noni Juice
Step 1. Choose ripe noni
Choose a white noni fruit. If you pick them yourself, they may still be tough. Place the fruit on the counter at room temperature until soft to the touch. When ripe, noni will be translucent.
When picking noni, do not damage or break the small, fragile branches of the plant
Step 2. Wash the noni and puree in a blender for about 1 minute
If the noni is soft, use cold water to clean the dust and dirt that sticks. Put the noni into the blender and put the lid on. Puree the noni on low speed until the fruit is really smooth.
If you don't have a blender, you can put it in a food processor. Even if the fruit is very ripe, you can mash it in a bowl with a wooden spoon
Step 3. Strain the mashed noni fruit
Place a fine sieve over a bowl and pour the noni pulp into it. Press the noni juice with the back of a spoon to help remove the juice. Remember that noni can not produce much juice.
Discard the pulp and noni seeds or mix the pulp with other fruit to make fruit leather (dried fruit from fruit pulp)
Step 4. Dilute the noni juice with water or other juices and enjoy
Since the noni juice you are making is very thick, you can dilute it with liquid if you wish. Try mixing it with a little water or another juice, such as grape, pineapple, or apple. Keep in mind that diluted noni juice changes the taste, but is easier to drink.
