This is what makes the organic juice cure from Bergblut so special

New to the Bergblut family - our nutrition expert Laura Zimmermann regularly examines the Bergblut range for you and now provides you with valuable information on the topics of healthy nutrition, fasting, Bergblut and our products.

What makes the Bergblut organic juice cure so special?

1. purity & highest quality (100% ORGANIC)

   At Bergblut you can be sure that all ingredients are certified organic. Certified organic farming means that our ingredients are free from harmful chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers and GMOs (genetically modified organisms). In addition, organically certified fruits and vegetables are proven to contain more micro and macronutrients and therefore provide your body with a higher quantity and quality of minerals, vitamins, enzymes and phytochemicals (1, 2, 3, 4).
   
   We exclude any risk of toxic or artificial substances getting into our juices in order to guarantee the greatest possible benefit. Every day you supply your body with at least 22 ingredients, consisting of 6 x 330 ml cold-pressed organic direct juice.
   
   Certified organic farming also means that all ingredients come from a sustainable source and help to reduce environmental impact. We always choose ingredients that are as local and seasonal as possible. Sustainably managed to maintain the ecological balance and soil quality and to keep transport routes as short as possible.
   
   

2. Cold pressed – what does that mean?

   We use cold pressing for the pressing process. Cold-pressed juice is considered the most effective method for processing fruit and vegetables, as all important nutrients are retained in this way (5, 9).
   
   The juices are made using a hydraulic press that extracts the juice from fruits and vegetables. This process does not generate heat and the juice retains more of the nutrients from the fresh ingredients, so you get all the important enzymes and vitamins in every bottle. Normal heat pasteurization kills the microorganisms that are so important for the immune system.
   
   After the pressing and mixing process, the juices are bottled and preserved using high-pressure processing (HPP). Microorganisms, germs and bacteria are inactivated using high pressure, which results in a longer shelf life and the nutrients are retained in raw food quality (6, 7, 8). The high-pressure treatment does not affect the taste, color or smell of the juices and is therefore the ideal alternative to conventional preservation methods. This natural process does not require any chemical additives.
   
   

3. Direct juices – no puree or concentrate!

   At Bergblut you get the direct juice from fruit and vegetables. Neither a puree nor a concentrate.
   
   Juice from fruit and vegetables is divided into two types depending on how it is produced - direct juice or concentrate. Direct juice is juice that is pressed directly from the fruit and therefore still retains all of the valuable vitamins and is bottled directly (10, 11). When producing fruit concentrate, water and flavor are first removed from the fresh juice and then added back in during further processing. By removing the water, bacterial growth is reduced, so that the concentrate does not spoil as easily as juice. This process is often preferred due to the lower packaging, storage and transport costs (12, 13). However, many fruit concentrates contain additives and artificial flavors.
   
   Bergblut's direct juices consist exclusively of natural, fresh and fruit-based ingredients. Bergblut does not use subsequent concentration or dearomatization, so you get the full fruit flavor and only natural ingredients with every juice. Depending on the batch and yield of fruit and vegetables, the flavors and colors may differ slightly and thus vary slightly in taste.
   
   

4. Flexibility - the right package for every type of fasting

   Bergblut offers you a variety of possible fasting options. You can supplement the classic juice diet with energy-rich vitamin shots, vegan proteins or organic soups. Depending on your needs and taste, you can design your option according to your personal and gustatory preferences.
   
   With the organic juice and shot cure you get 5 organic juices of 330ml each and 1 organic mountain shot of 80ml each per day. The extra vitamin shot gives you an extra energy boost for your fasting day.
   
   The ORGANIC juice cure Protein+ provides you with an extra portion of protein in addition to 5 ORGANIC juices of 330ml each. Your juice cure is supplemented with an extra portion of high-quality plant-based protein. Hemp protein consists of all essential amino acids and is therefore a complete protein. Perfect for athletes or people who want to pay particular attention to their protein requirements.
   
   Bergblut offers you another option for juice fasting with the organic juice and soup cure , consisting of 5 organic juices (330ml each) and 1 organic soup (370ml each) per day. This option for fasting is a good alternative, especially for the colder months, when the body longs for warmth and comfort. Soup also has other advantages: Since it consists mainly of vegetables and not fruit and therefore contains more fiber, soup is much more filling.
   
   

5. Climate-friendly packaging & fast shipping

   Our organic Bergblut juices and shots (80ml) are bottled in 100% recycled PET bottles (rPET). The use of rPET bottles results in 79% lower CO2 emissions than the use of new packaging material. The rPET bottles are also manufactured in Europe in a resource-saving manner. In addition, rPET has a higher protection against UVA radiation and therefore offers a higher protection potential for the packaged food (14). Our packaging thus protects our organic quality juices and ensures that all vitamins are retained.
   
   Since our cold-pressed organic juices and shots (80 ml) do not contain any preservatives or pasteurization, the cold chain must not be interrupted. That is why we ensure that your order is delivered within 1-3 days. To ensure that our juices arrive at your home in their original quality, our products are shipped safely and chilled. Each order comes with an ice pack, which can be reused several times and is made of 100% recyclable material. We also make sure that we use environmentally friendly cardboard boxes for our packaging material. Our Bergshot boxes are already manufactured in a climate-neutral manner in Tyrol and are made of recyclable material. Our large parcel boxes are also made of 100% corrugated cardboard, which is also manufactured in Tyrol.
   
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Laura Zimmermann is a qualified nutritionist and health manager and works in the field of exercise and relaxation. In our series "Why Bergblut", Laura Zimmermann will share knowledge about nutrition and health and give you a deeper insight into our product range.

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