Plantain Juice Extraction and Preservation Notes

Best way to preserve and transform plantain juice

  • Main idea: The best method to preserve and transform plantain is to make juice.
  • Juicer quality matters:
    • A good juicer (for example one used to make wheatgrass juice) can extract plantain effectively.
    • If you use a cheaper juicer, you won’t be able to extract plantain well.
  • Cost context:
    • Before having access to high-quality extractors, which can cost several hundred dollars, the speaker used an alternative method.
  • Blender alternative (prior method):
    • Used a blender with water to blend the plantain.
    • Result was less concentrated but still produced a usable product, described as a “bouette” of plantain, which was kept for use overnight.

Extraction and initial processing steps

  • After extracting the plantain juice, the next step is to freeze it in small portions.
  • Storage technique:
    • Use ice cube trays to create small portions.
    • Freeze these portions and then store them in a freezer-safe container to prevent freezer burn (brûlure de congélateur).
  • Thawing and dilution:
    • To use, take one frozen cube and add a little water to melt it.
    • Do not add hot water, as this can damage enzymes and other beneficial components in the juice.

Uses and potential applications

  • Possible applications listed:
    • Apply directly to a wound.
    • Apply to chickenpox (varicelle) of children.
    • Include in a mixture for a vaginal douche.
    • Take internally if undergoing a detoxification.
  • Characterization:
    • The juice is described as powerful and a concentrated extract, yet very useful.

Practical implications and key takeaways

  • Preservation principle:
    • Cold storage (freezing) helps preserve enzymes and other beneficial compounds, which is why hot water is avoided during thawing.
  • Portion control:
    • Freezing in small portions allows convenient, ready-to-use amounts and helps minimize exposure and degradation.
  • Real-world applicability:
    • The approach supports both topical and internal use, depending on the need (wound care, detox, feminine hygiene, etc.).

Notes on equipment and access

  • Accessibility considerations:
    • High-quality juicers capable of extracting plantain may be expensive (several hundred dollars).
    • In the absence of such equipment, a blender can be used, accepting reduced concentration.

Summary of the key workflow

  • Extract plantain juice with a suitable juicer; otherwise blend with water if a juicer is not available.
  • Freeze the juice in ice cubes; store the cubes in a freezer-safe container to prevent freezer burn.
  • To use, thaw a cube with a small amount of water (do not use hot water).
  • Apply or ingest as needed for wounds, varicella, vaginal douche mixtures, or detox plans; acknowledge it is a concentrated, powerful remedy with practical utility.