Embodiments related to juicing methods and apparatuses for extracting juice from food matter using juicer cartridges are described. In one embodiment, a juicer cartridge may include one or more separate internal compartments. Food matter loaded into the juicer cartridge may be compressed by a corres
Embodiments related to juicing methods and apparatuses for extracting juice from food matter using juicer cartridges are described. In one embodiment, a juicer cartridge may include one or more separate internal compartments. Food matter loaded into the juicer cartridge may be compressed by a corresponding juicer and expelled through an outlet that may be sealed until activation. Food matter may be pre-sized according to various physical characteristics, and the juicer cartridge may be injected with a gas to enhance shelf life and reduce nutrient loss. The juicer may also be provided with “smart” functionality to provide safety features, track usage, and enhance the operator experience. Several embodiments of packing systems for preparing juicer cartridges are also described.
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1. A juicer comprising: a pressing chamber shaped and sized to accept a juicer cartridge;a drive mechanism configured to press the juicer cartridge in the pressing chamber;a reader that reads cold chain information from a corresponding information region of the juicer cartridge, the reader being a s
1. A juicer comprising: a pressing chamber shaped and sized to accept a juicer cartridge;a drive mechanism configured to press the juicer cartridge in the pressing chamber;a reader that reads cold chain information from a corresponding information region of the juicer cartridge, the reader being a sensor capable of detecting a color change of a temperature sensitive ink; anda controller in communication with the reader and the drive mechanism, wherein the controller is programmed to:determine whether the color change indicates activation of the temperature sensitive ink;when the color change indicates activation of the temperature sensitive ink, prevent the drive mechanism from pressing the juicer cartridge. 2. The juicer of claim 1, wherein the controller notifies a user of a detected condition based on the cold chain information. 3. The juicer of claim 1, wherein the controller retrieves information from a database based on the cold chain information. 4. The juicer of claim 1, wherein the activation of the temperature sensitive ink indicates that the cartridge has been stored above a threshold temperature. 5. The juicer of claim 4, wherein the activation of the temperature sensitive ink indicates that the cartridge has been stored above the threshold temperature for a predetermined time. 6. The juicer of claim 1, wherein the drive mechanism includes a displaceable pressing surface positioned in the pressing chamber. 7. The juicer of claim 1, wherein the reader includes a camera. 8. A method comprising: positioning and orienting a juicer cartridge in a pressing chamber of a juicer;reading, by a controller, a color of temperature sensitive ink on the juicer cartridge using a sensor;determining that the color indicates activation of the temperature sensitive ink; andin response to determining that the color indicates activation of the temperature sensitive ink, preventing, by the controller, pressing of the juicer cartridge in the pressing chamber by a drive mechanism of the juicer. 9. The method of claim 8, further comprising notifying, by the controller, a user of activation of the temperature sensitive ink. 10. The method of claim 8, further comprising retrieving information from a database based on determining that the color indicates activation of the temperature sensitive ink. 11. The method of claim 8, wherein the activation of the temperature sensitive ink indicates that the cartridge has been stored above a threshold temperature. 12. The method of claim 11, wherein the activation of the temperature sensitive ink indicates that the cartridge has been stored above the threshold temperature for a predetermined time. 13. A juicer comprising: a pressing chamber shaped and sized to accept a juicer cartridge;a drive mechanism configured to compress the juicer cartridge;a reader configured to read an information region of the juicer cartridge; anda controller in communication with the reader and the drive mechanism, wherein the controller is programmed to:retrieve user allergens;retrieve juicer cartridge allergens according to an output of the reader; prevent operation of the drive mechanism when the juicer cartridge allergens match one of the user allergens. 14. The juicer of claim 13, wherein the controller notifies a user of when the juicer cartridge allergens match one of the user allergens. 15. The juicer of claim 13, wherein the controller retrieves juicer cartridge allergens from a database based on the output of the reader. 16. The juicer of claim 13, wherein the drive mechanism further comprises a displaceable pressing surface positioned in the pressing chamber. 17. The juicer of claim 13, where the reader reads at least one of a radio frequency identification device (RFID), barcode, quick response code, magnetic strip, magnetic ink, carbon black ink, invisible ink, and color bar. 18. The juicer of claim 13, wherein the reader includes at least one of a camera and a radio frequency identification reader. 19. A method comprising: providing a juicer comprising: a pressing chamber shaped and sized to accept a juicer cartridge;a drive mechanism configured to compress the juicer cartridge;a reader configured to read an information region of the juicer cartridge; anda controller in communication with the reader and the drive mechanism positioning and orienting a juicer cartridge in a pressing chamber of a juicer;reading, by the controller, cartridge information from the information region of the juicer cartridge; andcausing, by the controller, the drive mechanism to compress the juicer cartridge unless the cartridge information indicates any of: ingredients matching user allergies stored by the controller; andthe cartridge information indicates that the juicer cartridge has been above a threshold temperature for an above-threshold period of time.
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