Amla Juice: Recipe, Benefits and Storage

Amla juice is a tart Indian gooseberry drink that takes about 10 minutes to prepare and makes 2 servings, or about 480 ml (2 cups). To adjust the recipe quantities, use the ai detox recipe generator.

What is amla juice?

Amla juice is made by blending or pressing fresh amla, also called Indian gooseberry, and diluting the juice with water. It has a distinctly tart taste, and its strength depends on how much water you add.

Unlike steeped fruit water, amla juice contains liquid extracted from the fruit. It is one of many options in this guide to the best juices for detox, although no juice is needed to detoxify the body.

How do you make amla juice with a blender or juicer?

This recipe makes approximately 480 ml (2 cups), enough for 2 servings of about 240 ml (1 cup) each. There is no steeping time: serve the juice as soon as it is prepared.

Ingredients

• 150 g (about 1 cup) chopped fresh amla, after removing the pits
• Up to 480 ml (2 cups) drinking water, as needed to dilute

Blender method

1. Wash the amla under running water, cut the flesh away from the hard pits and chop it. Discard the pits.
2. Blend the chopped amla with 120 ml (1/2 cup) of the drinking water until the fruit is finely broken down.
3. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean measuring jug, pressing the pulp gently.
4. Add enough of the remaining drinking water to make 480 ml (2 cups) total. Stir and divide between 2 glasses.

Juicer method

1. Wash the amla under running water and cut the flesh away from the hard pits. Discard the pits.
2. Feed the amla pieces through a juicer, following the appliance instructions.
3. Pour the extracted juice into a clean measuring jug and add enough drinking water to make 480 ml (2 cups) total.
4. Stir the juice and divide it between 2 glasses.

Use clean equipment for either method. Removing the pits before blending or juicing also helps protect the appliance. The amount of extracted juice can vary with the fruit, so measure the finished drink after dilution rather than adding all the water automatically.

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What does amla juice do?

Amla juice provides fluid, and fresh amla contains vitamin C. The amount of vitamin C in a glass will vary with the fruit, preparation and storage; straining also removes much of the pulp.

There is insufficient evidence to claim that this homemade amla juice treats a disease, controls blood sugar or removes toxins. The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification; the lungs and gut also help eliminate waste, while sweat removes only trace amounts. Read more about the evidence behind amla juice benefits.

When is the best time to drink amla juice?

There is no established best time to drink amla juice. Have it when it suits you, and consider drinking it with food if its tartness bothers your stomach. Drinking it on an empty stomach is not necessary for a detox effect.

For more on timing and personal tolerance, see the guide to the best time to drink amla juice.

How should you store amla juice?

Drink freshly made amla juice promptly, or put it in a clean, covered container and refrigerate it. For best flavor, use refrigerated juice within 24 hours. Discard it sooner if it becomes slimy or develops an unusual off smell; its naturally tart taste alone is not a sign of spoilage.

Keep the juice refrigerated rather than leaving it at room temperature. The homemade drink is not pasteurized, so careful handling matters, particularly for people more vulnerable to foodborne illness.

Who should avoid amla juice?

Avoid amla juice if you are allergic to amla. If the tart drink causes heartburn or stomach discomfort, stop drinking it and speak with a clinician if symptoms persist. Seek urgent medical help for trouble breathing or swelling of the lips or throat after drinking it.

If you take diabetes medicines or blood thinners, check with your clinician before regularly drinking amla juice; possible interactions are not well established. Pregnant people, young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should be particularly careful with unpasteurized juice and can ask a clinician about safer options. See more on amla juice side effects.