Saw these cold pressed hpp juices at the store and was craving one badly. But not sure if its fine in pregnancy since its unpasteurized type. Anyone had it? curious.
I had HPP cold-pressed juices a few times during my second trimester when I was craving something fresh and it went totally fine. Just ensure it's kept refrigerated and check the expiry date carefully. Homemade fresh juice is also a great option if u want to be relaxed!
I literally panicked and cried after drinking an HPP juice bottle by mistake because I read online that only pasteurized is safe! But my gynac laughed and said it's perfectly fine as HPP also kills bad bacteria. Don't stress, you and baby are absolutely safe.
I personally avoided any packaged juice that didn't clearly say 'pasteurized' on the label, just to be on the safer side. I preferred making my own sweet lime or beetroot juice at home. It gave me peace of mind.
My doctor explained that HPP stands for high-pressure processing, which kills bacteria without heat. While it's safer than completely raw juice, she still recommended drinking only standard pasteurized juice or freshly squeezed juice made at home. It's just a safer bet to avoid any infection risks.
HPP juice is safe because the high pressure kills pathogens like listeria. But honestly, why spend so much on expensive bottled juices? Just eat the whole fruit instead, it's way cheaper and gives you much-needed fiber.
Oh, those juice cravings are so real! Honestly, I drank HPP orange juice quite a few times because unpasteurized juice is risky and standard packed juice tastes so bland. Just check the labels properly and don't let it sit out of the fridge.
