Copy-Cat Orange Julius Recipe {Easy} (2024)

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What does Orange Julius have in it? ›

Orange Julius is an American chain of beverage stores, known for a frothy fruit drink also called an Orange Julius. The chain has been in business since the late 1920s. The signature beverage is a mixture of ice, orange juice, sweetener, milk, powdered egg whites and vanilla flavoring.

Yes. The original recipe for Orange Julius, developed in the 1920s, contained raw egg whites to create a frothy texture. The recipe was updated in the 1980s for food safety reasons.

In 1987 DQ Dairy Queen bought the rights to the Orange Julius Chains and marketed the drink at their DQ Treat Stores. Now in 2023 Dairy Queen seem to be phasing the drink away from some of its stores.

But it was Freed/Fried's real estate agent, Willard “Bill” Hamlin, who made the first real Orange Julius. Hamlin convinced Freed/Fried to carry his secret powdered vanilla-ey formula that turns blended orange juice, sugar syrup, and crushed ice into that icy cold, fluffy, Creamsicle-y drink.

The mall drink is packed with more sugar than a can of soda, and besides having vitamin C from the orange juice it contains, it's devoid of nutrients. It's a sugar bomb with no protein and no fiber.

Meringue Powder: The original recipe for Orange Julius contained raw eggs in order to add protein and a nice frothiness to the drink. Over time raw egg was no longer used in the recipe due to safety regulations, and they added banana instead.

It all started with a guy who really liked oranges. People called him Julius Freed. Julius liked oranges so much, in fact, that he opened his very own orange juice stand.

Orange juice typically stays fresh for about 7-10 days after opening when stored in the refrigerator. However, once opened and refrigerated, it's important to keep the orange juice properly sealed and to consume it within that 7-10 day time frame to ensure it stays fresh and safe to drink.

Orange juice and vinegar both contain acids which react with the calcium carbonate in the eggs to produce carbon dioxide gas. This is why the eggs fizz in those liquids. Over time, this reaction has the effect of destroying the egg shells and leaving behind the inside of the egg.

Julius Freed opened an orange juice stand in 1926 on South Broadway in Downtown Los Angeles. In 1929, the orange juice was developed into a specialty drink by Freed's real estate broker Willard Hamlin.

When did Dairy Queen buy Orange Julius? ›

Orange Julius was eventually sold to International Industries in 1967 and then to Dairy Queen in 1987, which began the decline of the brand and a major change to the way the product was made with a move towards more artificial ingredients.

There are a total of 962 orange-julius locations in United States as of April 26, 2023 The city with the most number of Orange Julius locations in the United States is Phoenix with 31 locations, which is 4% of all orange-julius locations in United States.

Just take the fruit and roll it against a hard surface with the heel of your hand to soften it slightly. This motion helps break the membranes that contain the juice within, and make for easier squeezing.

The difference between a smoothie and an Orange Julius Original lies in its ingredients and consistency. A standard smoothie typically includes a liquid base like milk, yogurt, or ice cream, combined with fresh fruit or veggies — or both — all puréed in a blender to achieve a smooth and creamy consistency.

Both the orange concentrate and the milk and ice cream need to be at the same temperature when mixed together to prevent any possible curdling. Since I make use of ice cream in this Orange Julius recipe, I made sure to add frozen orange concentrate straight to the blender with the other cold ingredients.