Just wanna know... who got fruit... and how did it taste??? let me preface it with- you are SUPPOSED to let the fruit wrinkle... technically fall off.
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My plant, bought back in the spring has grown amazing but has not yet blossomed. It's grown from six inches to three feet, leaves are beautiful.Yvonne
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It DOES make fruit, but not anything you would want to eat. One of my plants finally fruited last year and it made the typical down hanging flower that peeled back to reveal tiny 1-2" fruit.When they turned yellow, I opened some up and there was some black specks and some mucus looking goo inside.
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I core an apple but leave all of the skin on. I did put whole strawberry into the blender and it was fine. We like to add some celery even the leaves and it gives the smoothie a unique flavor. I add kale, spinach, fresh ginger root. Just experiment. If you find one taste does not suit you, then leave it out the next time and try another ingredient. We mix fruits and veggies and they appeal to the whole family. The fruit sweeten up the smoothie so everyone enjoys them.
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tricks are to make sure banana is ripe... perhaps use 2... make sure your water is not yuck (ad a drop of lemon or lime juice to to kill the chlor etc.. perhaps drink a glass of water with lemon... before to reset you tastebuds.. I eat the apple separate... use wild blue berries... taste is pretty good... but if the banana is not ripe yuck and likewise water...
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I have heard the fruit takes a very long growing season with lots of water and warmth. That said my banana has not fruited as I put it out late. The fruit is said to be of poor quality. I'd try Cavendish for eating. Basjoo is fun in a northern yard just to make people wonder.
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Hi, Kaitlyn, the pulp, skin, etc . . . was actually pretty mushy, once all the juice ran into the glass. In fact, a lot of the contents was stuck to the inside of the machine, instead of going into the container. I had the lid on properly, but it didn't seem to transfer all the contents into the bin. Some of the fruit was even stuck on the outside of that tool, used to push it down into the chamber. It was fairly quiet, considering how big this thing is. As for being compact and transportable, I would have to say "No." This thing is huge, and you have to make sure that several parts are securely in place, otherwise, you will get a big mess, when you turn it on. Hi, Kaitlyn, the pulp, skin, etc . . . was actually pretty mushy, once all the juice ran into the glass. In fact, a lot of the contents was stuck to the inside of the machine, instead of going into the container. I had the lid on properly, but it didn't seem to transfer all the contents into the bin. Some of the fruit was even stuck on the outside of that tool, used to push it down into the chamber. It was fairly quiet, considering how big this thing is. As for being compact and transportable, I would have to say "No." This thing is huge, and you have to make sure that several... » Read More Hi, Kaitlyn, the pulp, skin, etc . . . was actually pretty mushy, once all the juice ran into the glass. In fact, a lot of the contents was stuck to the inside of the machine, instead of going into the container. I had the lid on properly, but it didn't seem to transfer all the contents into the bin. Some of the fruit was even stuck on the outside of that tool, used to push it down into the chamber. It was fairly quiet, considering how big this thing is. As for being compact and transportable, I would have to say "No." This thing is huge, and you have to make sure that several parts are securely in place, otherwise, you will get a big mess, when you turn it on. « Show Less
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Get a big sturdy double-mesh strainer, hook it over a deep pot or bowl. In several batches, rub & press hot cooked-to-mush fruit thru w/a med.-stiff rubber spatula, frequently banging the strainer against the pot to force the puree to drop. I make ~3 doz. jars of blackberry jam every summer and I've tried everything, believe me. (I have wild blackberries & they are SEEDY!!) Unlike food mills, very little wasted pulp. If you like, tho, you can put the accumulated waste in a small saucepan, add ~1/2 cup water, simmer & stir for ~5 minutes, and pour off the separated pulp.
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i love this fruit from Traverse Bay! i use it within a couple months.. but i think a daughter has some in her pantry about 3 years now.LOL, keep it sealed. i freeze mine. never bad. perfect food. use in yogurt, with cereal and mostly for baking (put in boiling water for a couple minutes and drain, perfect for all recipes). I suppose, unopened this product would last for years, but you could check with the company for exact answer. These fruits are far more quality and taste than the little packages in the grocery store. wait till you make granola with them. yummy. Enjoy! hope my answer helps. i love this fruit from Traverse Bay! i use it within a couple months.. but i think a daughter has some in her pantry about 3 years now.LOL, keep it sealed. i freeze mine. never bad. perfect food. use in yogurt, with cereal and mostly for baking (put in boiling water for a couple minutes and drain, perfect for all recipes). I suppose, unopened this product would last for years, but you could check with the company for exact answer. These fruits are far more quality and taste than the little packages in the grocery store. wait till you make granola with them. yummy. Enjoy! hope my answer helps.
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Melissa, I'm not really happy with it because there is not enough tension to hold the fruit while you twist it. I too want to find something to pick papayas. Right now I use a long stick with a rubber tip like cap and push on it. It works. I will still try to create something. ..
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I bought a Vitamix many years ago (about 15?). I only lasted about 5 years, then fell apart. Honestly, I prefer the concept of getting the whole fruit/vegetable, but I would never buy another Vitamix again.
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Try putting your hand in and straightening or turn inside out and straighten. I don't know where the person attracting fruit flies is keeping the fruit. I hope my frig never gets that hot. I absolutely love the banana bag. I have never had spoiled fruit. Try putting the bag with bananas IN the frig and you won't get fruit flies.
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Hi Nancy, I can only assume that the actual fruit is best, but I'm not at all sure about that. Unfortunately I have not been able to find the fruit available for purchase...just this juice. And I can only say in my opinion that it tastes good. (I can't vouch for any health benefits.)
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Once I got creative and made muffins with the left over "mash" thumbs down turned out gross! Honestly of you have a garden it ends up making great soil. Years ago i used to compost. Once i used the pulp for smoothies. Depending on what you juiced it's amazing!
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Hello, Ms. Abaker, I bought just two of these bags, and most of the dates were moist enough. Therefore I ate them the way they were. As for the few dry ones, they are still edible as such; more chewing is needed. If you want to bring them to their natural state just after cropping, no chance. My mother used to keep dried fruits in water (especially prunes and peaches), for a few hours, but they never returned to their natural texture and consistency. IMO, children will enjoy the dates the way they are. I still do, despite my age.
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About as good as any juicer... Not very well. Bananas, mangos, etc are better off in smoothies. They are too sticky/gummy to be juiced and don't contain much moisture anyway.
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Yes, I've juiced oranges and pineapples, and I know my friend has done grapes. Not sure about pears though, but I don't see why not? Might be a bit pulpier due to their grainy texture, but should work!
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Have you ever tasted the orange rind? I know that the whole of the fruit is healthier, but it is very bitter! I would think it would make your smoothie bitter. If you or anyone has done this with the peels, does it make it bitter??