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Cold PressJuice Guide
Herb

Cilantro

Cilantro is a herb used for herb and green in cold-press juices. Brings a bright herbal note to citrus-forward blends.

GreenRefreshinggreen
Roles
Herb, Green
Sugar
Low
Spice
None

Flavor profile

GreenRefreshing

Brings a bright herbal note to citrus-forward blends.

Best pairings

LimeJicamaCucumberPineapple

Avoid or use carefully with

  • Arugula

    Can taste very green or earthy; add brightness or a mild base if you combine them.

  • Basil

    Can taste very green or earthy; add brightness or a mild base if you combine them.

  • Beet

    Can taste very green or earthy; add brightness or a mild base if you combine them.

  • Bell Pepper

    Can taste very green or earthy; add brightness or a mild base if you combine them.

Recipe uses

Celery Cilantro LimeSupporting ingredient · Green, Refreshing, Tart0.25 cup, rinsedDaikon Carrot LemonSupporting ingredient · Earthy, Refreshing, Tart0.25 cup, rinsedJicama Carrot LimeSupporting ingredient · Refreshing, Mild, Citrus-forward0.25 cup, rinsedJicama Cucumber Cilantro LimeSupporting ingredient · Refreshing, Tart, Mild0.25 cup, rinsedJicama Pineapple LimeSupporting ingredient · Refreshing, Sweet, Tart0.25 cup, rinsedTomato Cucumber Cilantro LimeSupporting ingredient · Mild, Refreshing, Green0.25 cup, rinsedTomato Jalapeno LimeSupporting ingredient · Spicy, Earthy, Refreshing0.25 cup, rinsed

Nutrient highlights

Green-forward

Supports a green-forward flavor profile with leafy or herbal produce.

Produce variety

Adds produce variety through color, texture, or flavor.

Lower-sugar

Useful when building a lower-sugar juice preference.

Storage and prep notes

  • Prep: Use tender stems and leaves.
  • Storage: Refrigerate with stems in water or wrapped loosely.

Caution notes

  • Fresh raw juice is perishable; refrigerate promptly and use smell, color, texture, and taste judgment before drinking.
  • This website provides general recipe and nutrition education only and is not medical advice.

Recommended recipes using Cilantro

Celery Cilantro Lime

A lower-sugar celery juice with cucumber, jicama, cilantro, and lime.

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Daikon Carrot Lemon

A clean root-forward juice with daikon, carrot, lemon, and cilantro.

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Jicama Carrot Lime

A crisp jicama and carrot juice with lime and cilantro for bright herbal flavor.

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Jicama Cucumber Cilantro Lime

A crisp lower-sugar jicama juice with cucumber, cilantro, and lime.

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