Q&A for How to Make Pineapple Juice

Fresh pineapple juice will last from 3 to 5 days when kept refrigerated, while packaged/commercial pineapple juice should keep for 7 to 10 days after opening, when kept refrigerated. Homemade fresh pineapple juice should be stored in an airtight container, preferably glass or non-BPA plastic. Do not store it in metallic containers as this can spoil the enzymes present in pineapple. Pineapple juice can also be frozen for up to 12 months; use within 3 to 5 days after thawing and keep refrigerated.

If the pineapple juice smells bad or has a bad flavor, do not drink it as this indicates it has gone off enough for your senses to detect that it is "off." And, if you see mold growth on the pineapple juice, discard it immediately. Do not consume pineapple juice that has been stored for more than 2 weeks in the refrigerator, as it will likely have gone bad by this time.

Pineapple juice contains vitamin C and beta-carotene, both essential nutrients for good health, while the bromelain in pineapple has anti-inflammatory properties. As part of a balanced diet, pineapple juice can contribute toward healthy eyes, heart, respiration, bones and general health. It may also help reduce asthma that results from exercise and may relieve bloating or constipation by making digestion easier.

While it is yet to be scientifically proven that pineapple juice is good for coughs, the nutrients in pineapple may have a positive effect on some types of cough. For example, the bromelain in pineapple can reduce inflammation and ease pain, two things that can certainly help with coughing fits. Bromelain can also help with breaking down mucus and ease your breathing, symptoms that often accompany bouts of coughing. As such, it’s worth trying pineapple juice to help a cough, especially if you like the juice and find it does soothe your throat pain. It won’t get rid of the cough but it might make coping with it a whole lot more pleasant and you’ll be boosting your immunity with more vitamin C.

Yes. If you add the ice after blending it will make the juice watery.

It's not recommended because fruit loses a lot of its nutrients when cooked, and it would change the texture and consistency of the juice.

A coffee filter should work well.

Because blended ice will make it thicker and not as watery. If you don't mind that, then feel free to skip the ice.

Yes, you can add whatever you want, and orange juice and pineapple juice complement each other well.

No, that would taste terrible and bitter. Just use the pineapple without the peel.

You could preserve it for 7 to 10 days in the fridge, but you could freeze it to make it last even longer.

Yes, you can. Peel off the back of the ginger and blend together, then strain.

Yes, you can add ginger to the juice before blending it. The flavors complement each other really well.