Does using this keep my fruits and veggies organic?
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There are no chemicals in BioNeem but some definitions of "organic" can be very strict.
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No, it is safe, but your produce will last longer if it is dry. I spin my produce in a salad spinner to remove the water, then put it in a zip lock bag with a paper towel at the bottom. When you close it, squeeze out the air which will also help preserve it. I let fruit and other stuff air dry. Ozonated water in this device is only stable ofr about 15 minutes.
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I use prepackaged salads and the bags work well, keeping the unopened greens fresh for about three weeks although they should be consumed sooner. Once open, the salad should keep for about two weeks. I also pack the green bag into a Debbie Meyer green box and it keeps food fresher even longer. Not as good for strawberries, however!
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I don't know for sure, but I don't think they emit as much ethylene gas as many fruits and some vegetables do. I would try the Debbie Meyer "green bags" to keep kale and parsley fresh longer in the fridge. Those bags absorb ethylene gas too and seem to work really well with veggies. I prefer the green bags for most of our veggies and the blue apple for our fruit. Hope that helps!
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YES! I load it with kale, carrots, beats, broccoli, cucumbers... Great juicer.
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I end up transferring all 'wilty' type things into one large plastic container. Yes, it's plastic but they all keep each other company and we eat them pretty quickly. I put a liner or cotton tea towel in the bottom. Apples, potatoes and onions store great in them longer term.
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Can't help on thermometers/activators (I haven't felt the need for those). You might consider getting some kind of compost pail for your kitchen to collect material you'll eventually transfer to composter. I got a neat little stainless pail, nice enough for countertop, but keep in cabinet under sink. Size should match your expected material amounts. Mine is full enough to take out every 2-3 days. I compost only vegetable material (nothing animal, including egg shells) and with its double filter system, it doesn't smell. Watch amount/proportion of yard waste (brown to green). Composter insides are not large so it can fill up quickly if you put lots of bulky dry leaves, grass clippings, etc. Can't help on thermometers/activators (I haven't felt the need for those). You might consider getting some kind of compost pail for your kitchen to collect material you'll eventually transfer to composter. I got a neat little stainless pail, nice enough for countertop, but keep in cabinet under sink. Size should match your expected material amounts. Mine is full enough to take out every 2-3 days. I compost only vegetable material (nothing animal, including egg shells) and with its double filter system, it doesn't smell. Watch amount/proportion of yard waste (brown to green). Composter... » Read More Can't help on thermometers/activators (I haven't felt the need for those). You might consider getting some kind of compost pail for your kitchen to collect material you'll eventually transfer to composter. I got a neat little stainless pail, nice enough for countertop, but keep in cabinet under sink. Size should match your expected material amounts. Mine is full enough to take out every 2-3 days. I compost only vegetable material (nothing animal, including egg shells) and with its double filter system, it doesn't smell. Watch amount/proportion of yard waste (brown to green). Composter insides are not large so it can fill up quickly if you put lots of bulky dry leaves, grass clippings, etc. « Show Less
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Yes it is organic and can be used on any type of editable fruit or veggy. I use it on my tomatoes ect
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My reasoning exactly. Since "we are what we eat", we owe it to ourselves to know as much as we can about what we ingest. The more organic, the better ! As to how I keep my cherries: upon arrival, I get rid of the plastic bags they are packaged in originally, and transfer them in 2L glass canning jars (with a rubber gasket on the attached lid). I think glass is better than plastic to maintain a neutral taste, especially over longer periods of time and at room temperature. Our jars of cherries sit out on the counter, not in the frig. Thanks for sharing !
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If your primary goal it to eliminate insects, then it will help with that. If you want to have organic veggies, then no it should not be used as permethrin is a toxin. If your veggies have a thick shell like Avocado, then it will not affect your health so much, or with cucumbers if you don't eat the peel, but with other veggies like tomatoes or herbs I wouldn't recommend it as it's not healthy to ingest.
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Depends on what you put in the container.. I.e. If fruit, there will be drops of moisture if in for a period of time. That has been my experience
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Well every juicer will have a little foam that's called oxidation... However the faster it juices the more oxidation equals less nutrients .. which equals less storage time. I pretty much get no foam when juicing veggies And i get a little with like apples... Berry.. But none with oranges cucumbers . And yes i throw the whole thing n just chop it up. You should YouTube vids. I do not throw orange peels in it tho because i don't like the taste and it can do pineapple skin but you shouldn't consume that their really dirty lol n pesticides
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Not at all... It actually allows you to wash the veggies with much less water as you only fill up one side to the divider top. Plenty of room for soaking. HTH
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There are several types of juicers. If you are using a centrifugal juicer you do not get all the juice out. On the other hand, the "waste" that comes out is sopping wet, right? therefore, it's got nutritional value and you could use it in bread or soup, or whatever. You don't have to throw it in the compost heap. Having said that, if you juice, please only use organic vegetables (and apples), since you're concentrating not only the nutrients but also any chemicals used on them. If you want all the fiber, you can use the Vitamix, but if you want liquid juice, a juicer is still best. You can get a triturating juicer like the Champion for a little less than you will pay for the Vitamix, or for $2500 you can buy a new Norwalk juicer (that's actually what I have). This juicer is a bit of work to use and clean up after, but when you are finished the fiber is dry, hence no waste. Good luck!
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So far I have juiced apples, celery, carrots and yes oranges. I haven't had any problems and after usingnthis juicer fornthe last few days I am very glad to own it. Thanks
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from most of what i read and experienced,,,yes,,,,shelf life is pretty good too changing answer. hmm, sorry, but It doesn't actually say organic. However, seems its the best choice out there. Other comments here are appropriate.
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Hello,Store and keep vegetables, fruits and lettuce fresher for up to 2 weeks. You can store salad blends in the keeper, but with the varied vegetables in the salad, the storage time may vary. A produce storage guide will arrive with the keeper. Shelia