Smoothies

Are blended non-alcoholic mixed drink made up of liquid (usually milk) fresh fruit or vegetables, fresh or vegetable juices, syrups and other ingredients. Before and even today it is usually use as dietary supplements because of its nutritional content.

Definition of today’s Juice & Smoothies

JUICE BAR retail and “quick-service” restaurant operation that specializes in fruit juice smoothies and fresh-squeezed juice.

SMOOTHIE STORE retail and “quick-service” restaurant operation that specializes in fruit juice smoothies and no fresh –squeezed juice

FROZEN DESSERT STORES

retail ice cream and/ or frozen yogurt stores, which specialize in frozen desserts.

SMOOTHIE MIXES OR STARTER BASES

wholesale products offered mainly to existing retail food service operations that wish to diversify menu offering include fruit juice smoothie products

Ingredients for smoothies

1.Liquid – protein and calcium rich liquid

a. Soya milkb. Non-fat milkc. Yoghurtd. Juices

2. Powder – protein powder

3. Fruits and vegetables – for fiber source

4. Ice

Method of Mixing

BLENDIngredients should be fully circulating for at least 30-40 seconds to fully liquefy.Do not overload the blender cup to allow full circulation

Blending

REVIEW for 3 minutes

Short Quiz

a. Give and Identify the “Today’s Juice and Smoothie Bars”. (12pts.)

b. Give the four (4) ingredients for Smoothies. (4pts.)

ESSAY (4pts.)In your own opinion, how can you categorize a

smoothie to which it is served or as a meal replacement ?