Hygiene and Sanitation Standards in Jusfres OJ Vending Machines

Vending machines were manufactured to make access to things like snacks and drinks easier to access. In recent years, there has been a rise in the presence of fruit vending machines. These machines gained popularity because there was an increase in the need for people to access healthier fruit options. They were made fruit vending machines were made as a solution to provide fresh and healthy fruits to Canadians and the rest of the world. Jusfres orange vending machine is one of the innovations that offer freshly squeezed orange juice to the public. It provides easier access to fresh oranges to Canadians in areas and places that may not have access to fresh ranges. 

The main advantage of the orange vending machine is that it can provide access to fresh, high-quality orange juice, with a full load of vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants and enzymes. This is better than the content of many of the store-bought commercial juices that do not have as much nutritional content. The store-bought juices also pack some harmful content like additives, preservatives and synthetic sugars. These vending machines are also placed in convenient areas for active individuals who would not normally have the opportunity to access fresh orange juice on the go. 

What are the problems of the some orange juice vending

machine?

The major challenge is the perishable nature of the fresh oranges. This can create a major logistical problem, as the maintenance of the quality and the freshness of the fruits can be very challenging. However, the technological advancements of the Jusfres OJ vending machine have made the problem not as big of an issue. This is because refrigeration systems have been built into the orange juice vending machine, enabling it to prolong the shelf life of the oranges. This is because the temperature is carefully regulated to maintain the optimum conditions of the fruits. 

The Jusfres orange juice vending machine has also been outfitted with an inventory management and quality control system that helps to track the expiration dates of the fruits. This is to ensure that the only oranges stocked are the fresh and the ripe ones. Another problem of the orange juice vending machine is the trust of the consumers of the juice from the vending machine. In order to address this, the provision of transparent information about the sourcing of the oranges and the workings of the orange juice vending machine cannot be overemphasized. Also, collaborating with the local farmers and sourcing the oranges locally can further enhance the trust as well as boost the local economy.

How does the Jusfres orange juice vending machine work?

The main function of the vending machine is to provide orange juice after it has been stocked with fresh oranges. The following steps occur between the stocking of the oranges and the production of the fresh orange juice:

• The oranges are placed in the feeding arm of the vending machine
• The oranges then slide automatically into the squeezing area of the machine, one after another
• The oranges then get cut in half
• The oranges are then gently squeezed on the side of the peel
• After which the pulp is exposed on a micro-perforated surface and releases juice
• The released juice is channelled and poured into the protected container and it drains into a glass
• The orange peels are then discharged into an easy-to-remove container

Even though there might be slight variations that may arise in different types of vending machines that are produced by different manufacturers, the base principles are largely the same. Also, depending on the level of sophistication of the vending machine, extra tasks may be added to the main function which is slicing and squeezing of oranges. Some of these functions may be;

• the releasing of empty cups from the cup container,
• initiating the orange squeezing process,
• simultaneously automatically displacing a predefined number of oranges to be sliced and squeezed, and the juices entering the cup.

What are the hygiene standards of the Jusfres orange juice vending machine?

The oranges are washed before they are placed into the machine. Additionally, the entire preparation process only touches the inside of the oranges, with the orange peel not being touched at all. The entire preparation process can also be viewed through the large transparent window that covers the front of the glass. It is also possible to clean the vending machine thoroughly. This is both automatically and manually done with the help of a certified cleaning substance. 

The vending machine is airtight which means that there is no juice leakage around or within the machine, arising from the orange juice preparation process. The vending machine has its own cleansing system, not needing to be connected to the building’s water system. Orange juice vending machines provide fresh orange juices that are packed with all of the nutritional content that has not undergone any alterations or degradations. The only difference between it and the hand-squeezed fresh orange juice is the absence of the stress that hand squeezing provides.