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10 Best Juicers Reviews 2022
We updated this article in July 2022 to ensure all picks recommended by the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab were in stock and correctly priced.
Whether you're trying to get more nutrients into your diet or like to start your day with a big glass of greens, a good juicer makes it easy to whip up fresh-pressed produce in minutes. In the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances Lab, we tested the top juicers that will best help you kick off your day strong.
Before you get shopping, there are three main styles to choose from: Slow juicers, centrifugal juicers and citrus juicers. Slow juicers (a.k.a masticating juicers) tend to be best for preserving the nutrients in fruits and vegetables, while centrifugal juicers are great for making fast work of juicing fruits and vegetables and citrus juicers are great for simply squeezing oranges, lemons, lime and grapefruit. Scroll to the bottom of this article for a full breakdown of each, and which juicer might be right for you. Here are the best citrus juicers, slow juicers and centrifugal juicers of 2022:
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Best Overall Juicer
Juice Fountain Cold Plus Breville
$280 AT AMAZON
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Best Value Juicer
Easy Clean Big Mouth 2-Speed Juice Extractor Hamilton Beach
$130 AT AMAZON
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Best Masticating Juicer
H-200 Easy Clean Model Hurom
$559 AT AMAZON
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Fastest Juicer
Juice Fountain Elite Breville
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Best Juicer for Greens
Big Squeeze Slow Juicer Breville
$300 AT AMAZON
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Best Juicer for Easy Cleanup
Hurom h201 Easy Clean Slow Juicer Hurom
$399 AT AMAZON
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Most Versatile Juicer
Automatic Pasta and Noodle Maker with Slow Juicer Emeril Everyday
$125 AT AMAZON
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$125 AT AMAZON
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Best Citrus Juicer
Citrus Juicer Smeg
$200 AT AMAZON
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$200 AT AMAZON
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Easiest Juicer to Use
Slow Masticating Juicer Machine NutriBullet
$192 AT AMAZON
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Best Cold Press Juicer
Two-Stage Masticating Juicer Pure
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Best Overall Juicer
Breville
Juice Fountain Cold Plus
Breville
9
Best Value Juicer
Hamilton Beach
Easy Clean Big Mouth 2-Speed Juice Extractor
Hamilton Beach
8
Best Masticating Juicer
Hurom
H-200 Easy Clean Model
Hurom
$559 AT AMAZON
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Fastest Juicer
Breville
Juice Fountain Elite
breville
$300 AT BREVILLE.COM
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Best Juicer for Greens
Breville
Big Squeeze Slow Juicer
Breville
$300 AT AMAZON
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Best Juicer for Easy Cleanup
Hurom
Hurom h201 Easy Clean Slow Juicer
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Most Versatile Juicer
Emeril Everyday
Automatic Pasta and Noodle Maker with Slow Juicer
EMERIL LAGASSE
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Best Citrus Juicer
Smeg
Citrus Juicer
Smeg
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Easiest Juicer to Use
NutriBullet
Slow Masticating Juicer Machine
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Best Cold Press Juicer
Pure
Two-Stage Masticating Juicer
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How we test juicers
In the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Culinary Innovation Lab, we tested more than 50 juicers, including slow juicers and centrifugal juicers. When we test them, we juice carrots, which are hard and can sometimes taste bitter; kale, a popular leafy vegetable that's hard to juice and can jam the machine; and apples that are pulpy with a large diameter and oxidize quickly. We measure how much juice each juicer extracts as well as how much pulp. We also taste and evaluate how smooth each juice is and how sweet, and we monitor the juice for three days to see how well it holds up in terms of separation.
What type of juicer is best?
✔️ Slow juicers a.k.a masticating juicers typically have a narrow vertical chute that lead ingredients into a chamber where they are pressed by a rotating auger. The fresh juice is squeezed out through a strainer and into a pitcher, while the pulp is dispensed from another spout.
The process is a little slow — it’s called a slow juicer for a reason! — but this considered a good thing: The slow, gentle process is believed to preserve nutrients better than high speed juicers that generate heat. What we don’t love about slow juicers is they often require a little more prep work due to their small feed tubes (which means you'll have to dice up fruits and veggies into smaller chunks) and cleanup is arduous due to many small parts and crevices. Brands like Breville and NutriBullet have found a work-around and recently introduced new, wide-mouth slow juicers, which allows fruits like large apples to simply be quartered instead of chunked into one-inch pieces.
✔️ Centrifugal juicers juice much faster than slow juicers. Whole ingredients are typically dropped into the wider feed tube and pulverized at a very high speed. For example, in our leafy greens test, 100 grams of kale juiced in as quickly as seven seconds, while it took upwards of one minute in the slow juicers.
The juice from centrifugal juicers tends to come out a little foamy but most come with lidded pitchers and built-in strainers so you’ll never taste the difference.
✔️ Citrus juicers are the easiest to use and most streamlined, but they can only be used for citrus. They can easily be stored or remain on your counter because they take up minimal space. Citrus juicers also great for getting the most out of your lemons (and other citrus) with minimal effort, and unlike with a slow juicer or centrifugal juicer, you don’t have to worry about peeling, segmenting or removing the seeds first. If you’re juicing a lot consecutively, remember to empty the strainer periodically. The strainers are prone to build up, which could translate into a slower and messier juicing process for you.
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Best cold press juicer 2022: slow juicers for healthy drinks
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Choose the best cold press juicer to get you through the summer months. Designed to take all the delicious juices out of fruits and vegetables, cold press juicers (also known as masticating juicers or slow juicers) are perfect for packing your diet full of nutrients.
Many believe that cold press juicers are the healthiest type of juicer on the market. This is because the slow juicing process mimics chewing to gently extract the juice from fruit, while maintaining the pulp and fibers that your gut will love. These fibers are often destroyed in centrifugal juicers, which work a lot more like a blender to blitz through vegetables in record time.
Below, you will find our top picks of the best cold press juicers from NutriBullet, Breville, Ninja, Hurom, and other brand we've tried hands-on. Many also feature in our guide to the best juicers.
Best cold press juicer 2022
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1. Hurom HP Slow Juicer
The best cold press juicer you can buy
Specifications
Power: 150W
Capacity: 11.8oz
Feeding tube size: 2in
Reasons to buy
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Cute design
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A mid-price slow juicer
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Compact and easy to store
Reasons to avoid
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Narrow feeding chute
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Tried and tested by us, we're impressed by the Hurom HP Slow Juicer's cute design and compact build.
It's neatly designed to fit into cupboards when not in use 97.6in x 6.9in x 15.5in to be specific) and its small capacity means it's best suited to personal juicing.
The 43 RPM replicates the slow juicing you'd get from hand squeezing, but with a lot less mess. It's able to extract plenty of juice and pushes mostly dry pulp out of the second tube, while the main chute pours smooth and delicious concoctions including orange juice, apple juice and even strawberry. We were very impressed by extraction in testing.
While it's a slow juicer we also felt that our juice was ready in no time at all. There is only one speed setting and you just drop your fruit or vegetables into the (narrow) feeding chute to get started.
Other bonus features include the fact it can make nut milk from soaked nuts. There are two strainers included so you can choose how pulpy you would like your drink to be. All in all, it's an excellent all-rounder.
Our Hurom HP Slow Juicer review has more details.
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2. NutriBullet Slow Juicer
The best small slow juicer for easy storage
Specifications
Power: 150W
Capacity: 24oz
Feeding tube size: Not listed
Reasons to buy
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High juice output
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Dishwasher-safe parts
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A quiet choice
Reasons to avoid
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Auger is tricky to remove
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We loved the NutriBullet Pro Juicer, so we were excited when the brand introduced its slow juicer model. As always, NutriBullet has been considerate in adding easy-clean features and a quality design.
The steel-tipped auger is durable enough to work through whole fruits and vegetables, and the motor is nice and gentle, which is perfect for those who want as much of a health benefit as possible.
You can remove most parts and put them through the dishwasher, which makes cleaning up a real breeze.
The assembly was relatively straightforward, and compared to a lot of cold press juicers it was also easy to take apart after we were done. The auger was a little tricky to remove, not one for those who aren't able to put their back into pulling it away from the machine.
The juicer comes with a 24-oz juice cup and a generous pulp container. There is also a no-drip spout. It's also worth noting that the 7" L X 6.25" W X 17" H dimensions will make this very easy to store.
Our NutriBullet Slow Juicer review has more details.
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4. Ninja Cold Press Pro
The best cold press juicer for efficiency
Specifications
Power: 200W
Capacity: Not listed
Feeding tube size: 1.5in x 2.5in
Reasons to buy
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Dishwasher-safe parts
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Easy to assemble
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Budget-friendly
Reasons to avoid
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It doesn't extract the most juice
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Lots of fruit prep required
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We tried out the Ninja JC101 Cold Press Pro and it impressed us with it's reasonable price point and easy-clean design.
This is the best budget-friendly cold press juicer on the market. It does struggle when compared to more expensive models when it comes to juicing though. The chute is somewhat small, and we had to chop our fruit quite finely to get an easy output.
It's also easier if you remove the skin from your apples before using this juicer, which can be annoying, but does result in a very fibrous and nutritious juice.
There are three different filters that are color-coded and easy to switch out. They allow you to adjust the pulp level, which means you'll be able to make morning shots with lots of pulp, or a fine juice of orange or apple.
All removable parts can also go in the dishwasher, which is rare for many of the best cold press juicers.
Our Ninja Cold Press Pro review has more details
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4. Hurom H-AA Slow Juicer
The best cold press juicer if you've got more to spend
Specifications
Power: 150W
Capacity: 16.
9oz
Feeding tube size: 2in
Reasons to buy
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Great design
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Good quality juice
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Quick cleaning
Reasons to avoid
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Smaller capacity compared to competitors
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The Hurom H-AA is in its third generation and is among the company’s flagship models. It’s particularly good if you’re short on space thanks to a really slim and streamlined design. It’s also lightweight, and stylish to look at too.
Of course, this is going to make it attractive to any buyer, but it also has the skills to back it up, thanks to a handy set of included interchangeable strainers. These will allow you to make ice cream or tofu, or happily add in ingredients like nuts or seeds to your juices.
The one downside to keeping such a small footprint is that the H-AA’s capacity is on the smaller side compared to the competition, meaning output isn’t as great as you might find elsewhere.
The 150-watt motor, however, runs almost silently and is a significant upgrade in comparison with other models. It performs wonderfully at just 43 RPM to mimic hand squeezing. It means you get every last bit of goodness out of your fruit and veg, which you’ll notice by how dry the resulting pulp is.
Once you’re finished, the clean up is pretty quick thanks to easy disassembly (and re-assembly for that matter). The inner spinning brush helps to stay on top of things, rotating during juicing to clean the chamber and strainer simultaneously. This ultimately reduces clogging and increases juicing efficiency. If you plan to juice later, you can simply run some water through it to clean it through, and wash through at the end of the day.
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5. Kuvings EVO820
Best cold press juicer for juice quality
Specifications
Power: 240W
Capacity: 13.5 oz
Feeding tube size: 3.22in
Reasons to buy
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Powerful
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Easy to use
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Multi-purpose
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Two-way feed chute
Reasons to avoid
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Tall and may not fit under counters
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If money is no object, opt for the Kuvings Whole Slow Juicer EVO820.
There's a reason that Kuvings is so well known for its quality juicers. While they're expensive, they are designed to last and look high-tech and modern when sat on your kitchen counters.
For added versatility, you can also use the included sorbet and smoothie strainers when you use the Kuvings Whole Slow Juicer EVO820. It works at 60 revolutions per minute, which is not the slowest slow juicer in our guide but leaves plenty of time to extract antioxidants.
It has a wide two-way feed chute that makes preparation easy and quick. It's also covered by a ten year warranty and comes with a cleaning tool designed to make cleaning easier.
Like we said, the Kuvings Whole Slow Juicer EVO820 is an expensive option. If this isn't a concern and you want the smartest and most convenient slow juicer on the market, the choice is clear.
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6. Breville Big Squeeze Slow Juicer
The best cold press juicer for smaller spaces
Specifications
Power:: 240W
Feeding tube size:: 3in
Reasons to buy
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Small footprint for compact spaces
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Large feeding chute
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Easy assembly
Reasons to avoid
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Fruit needs to be chopped up
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If you’re tight on space, this Breville Big Squeeze Slow Juicer is a smart choice.
It has a stronger-than-average motor and wide feeding chute, without taking up too much space.
There are two speed settings, both of which are on the slow side. However, it helps make it really easy to use, so you can be juicing within minutes of unpacking it.
It’s pretty compact, so won’t take up much space on your worktop. The three-inch feeding chute can fit whole apples in theory, but the instructions specify that you need to remove seeds before juicing.
Most parts of the Breville Big Squeeze Slow Juicer cannot go in the dishwasher. That said, even when hand washing, it’s pretty easy to clean and dry, without too many places for debris to collect.
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The best cold press juicer if you are looking to make more than just juices
Specifications
Power: 150W
Capacity: Not listed
Feeding tube size: Not listed
Reasons to buy
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Great versatility
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Good juice yield
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Easy to use
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Industry-leading warranty
Reasons to avoid
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Feeding chute isn’t as generous as others so more food preparation is needed
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Other juicers have more powerful motors at this level
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Omega is well known for its excellent range of juicers, but this is an absolutely superb choice for those who want a machine that can do more than just juice.
Offering 80 rotations per minute under a 150W motor, it’s an absolute workhorse, all without getting overheated or noisy in the process.
It offers five adjustable settings to maximize its performance to what it is you’re juicing. That could be a citrus juice or a green juice, but it could also be to make nut butters, grind coffee or mush down baby food.
Despite all its settings, it’s simple enough to use, though its horizontal design does mean it takes up a little more space on the kitchen counter.
Its standout chrome finish looks lovely, if you can make the space though, and has been treated to stand up against the acidity of citrus juices that can cause tarnishing.
It’s a considerable investment at around $375, but considering Omega’s industry leading 15-year warranty, you can at least buy in confidence.
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8. Kuvings Whole Slow Juicer Elite C7000S
The best cold press juicer if you are looking to invest
Specifications
Power: 240W
Capacity: 13.
5oz
Feeding tube size: 3in
Reasons to buy
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Customizable sieve system
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Handy reverse function for removing clogs
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Attractive design
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Powerful
Reasons to avoid
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Not dishwasher safe
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If you’re looking for a juicer that does it all and then some, the Kuvings Whole Slow Juicer may just be the one for you.
As well as a juicer, the C7000S can do its bit as a standard processor too, thanks to a number of different strainers that come in the box. This allows you to make things like smoothies and sorbets, plus there’s an extra-fine strainer for chomping through wheatgrass and keeping pulp to a minimum.
This is all powered by a 240-watt motor capable of a silent 60RPM, which balances efficiency and juice quality perfectly
If that sounds messy, the three included cleaning tools should help you be quick to get it all washed up and ready to go again.
It isn’t dishwasher safe though, so something to bear in mind if time is of the essence.
The chrome accents on the machine are anti-corrosive to protect against citrus juice, while the main body is available in an attractive choice of red, silver or gold. It stands tall too, meaning it takes up minimal space on your work surface.
How did we choose the best cold press juicers?
Where possible, we have tried to review as many of the cold press juicers in our guide as possible. We've included a rating out of five for every model we've tested hands-on, and for many of them you can also click through to a complete review that goes into our experience of each model in more details.
We're working on it, but as of right now we were not able to test all of the best cold press juicers in our guide. For the models we weren't able to try, we also took into account online information such as the specs, price, and publicly listed reviews. We used these to identify any common complaints or issues in the products, or to identify who they would be best suited to.
How much is the best cold press juicer?
As always, the best cold press juicer for you depends on your budget and what you’re buying it for. If you’re wanting to just try it out, then by all means spend a little less to see how you get on.
However, on the whole, cheaper machines can be more hassle than they’re worth, and if you then decide to use it long term, you may need to invest again. Spend a little bit more in the first place and your juicer will last longer, juice more efficiently and probably come with a longer warranty to boot.
A mid-range masticating juicer will cost anywhere between $200-$350. They will also likely offer a high yield for your fruit and vegetables compared with cheaper machines, so you’ll get more juice for your buck.
Which juicer is really best, slow or fast?
Fast juicers are the most popular on the market for several reasons. As their name would suggest, they are able to produce large amounts of juice (although you will get a lot of foam) in a quicker amount of time, they cost less, are easier to clean and they eliminate pulp.
Fast juicers have the same mechanisms you'll find in the best blenders, shredding fruit and vegetables and then straining them to extract the juice. They’re great for people on the go who don’t have lots of time to wait, but they are louder and, as we mentioned above, some research suggests that they can destroy some of the nutrients through the heat they produce in use.
The best cold press juicer, on the other hand, will prepare a slightly more pulpy, natural juice, as fruit and veg is crushed rather than ground down through a mesh. It means it can process some things that fast juicers can’t, like leafy greens, sprouts and kale and herbs, giving you more options, and overall the juice is of a better quality with no foam and less waste. They’re also much quieter.
They do cost a little more, are trickier to clean due to having more parts, and are of course slower in operation, but if the reported difference in nutrients is a concern to you, then it’s a good option to choose.
Is masticating the same as cold press?
Yes, cold press and masticating juicers are the same in terms of how they process the juice, without the use of heat. You may find some extra features on individual machines but the way the juice is made is the same, so don’t be pulled in by extra features you don’t require.
How much should I spend on the best cold press juicer?
As always, it all depends on your budget and what you’re buying it for. If you’re wanting to just try it out, then by all means spend a little less to see how you get on.
However, on the whole, cheaper machines can be more hassle than they’re worth, and if you then decide to use it long term, you may need to invest again. Spend a little bit more in the first place and your juicer will last longer, juice more efficiently and probably come with a longer warranty to boot.
A mid-range slow juicer will cost anywhere between $200-$350. They will also likely offer a high yield for your fruit and vegetables compared with cheaper machines, so you’ll get more juice for your buck.
How do I choose the best cold press juicer?
One of the first things to consider is design, and how much space you have to house or store a juicer in your kitchen. You can get ones that sit upright or are more horizontal, others that focus on being compact and others that are unashamedly large. So do think about what will work best for your space.
Secondly, you need to consider the kind of juice you want to make. If you want to juice leafy vegetables, look for a slow juicer with at least 400 watts of power so you get the most efficient yield. You can also consider speed settings - some only offer one, but having two gives you more power to get through tougher skins when required.
Do consider how much chopping and dicing you are prepared to do, and look at the size of the feeder tube to see how big it is. Generally, slow juicers are smaller than that of fast juicers but there is still a variance. If you don’t want to do too much prep, look for larger feeder tubes.
Finally, we would always recommend checking the warranty, particularly if you’re spending a little bit more. You want your juicer to last, so make sure your manufacturer’s warranty is suitable - the very best slow juicer brands will offer 10 years plus on the motor and five years plus on parts.
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How to choose a juicer for your home: useful tips
Freshly squeezed juice is becoming more and more popular due to the right trends - a healthy lifestyle and quality nutrition. Natural juices contain many vitamins and minerals, they are much healthier than store-bought ones, and contain less sugar.
For those who like to prepare different juices on their own, a household juicer will come to the rescue. But because of the variety of models on store shelves, eyes widen. In this article, we will tell you how to choose a juicer for your home.
When choosing appliances for your home, you need to understand what you want to get from it. Are you planning on drinking a glass of juice a day? Or do you want to drink fresh juice to all your loved ones? After all, a universal device does not exist, each model has its pros and cons. Modern juicers do not take up much space, they are easy to clean, disassemble and work quickly: a glass of natural juice can be made in just a couple of minutes. The main question is what products you plan to squeeze it out of. The required power of the device and other parameters depend on this.
A common misconception is that your own juicer can only make juice. Not at all. This is a versatile machine that will not only prepare a delicious drink from vegetables and fruits, but also useful for soups and sauces, help you make almond butter and milk, lemonade or even potato pancakes!
When choosing a juicer for your home, pay attention to the following criteria:
- Machine type
- Dimensions
- Power, performance, work speed
- Feed chamber size
- Housing and parts materials.
Let's deal with each item in order.
Juicer type
There are usually not many types of juicers available in stores. The main 4 types are centrifugal, auger, for citrus and combined. More versatile and popular are centrifugal and screw devices. Combined ones are also in demand, although there are much fewer such models. Let's consider each in more detail.
Centrifugal
The most common and versatile type of home juicer. The fruits are first crushed with a grater, and then fall into the separator. As a result, juice is separated from the pulp due to centrifugal force. Such a device is convenient in that it squeezes liquid from almost all fruits, berries and vegetables without small seeds. For example, model Philips HR1922 can squeeze up to 1 liter of juice with or without pulp at a time. Great for tomatoes or peaches, in general, any soft food.
The juice in such a juicer is made very quickly, it turns out to be more liquid and homogeneous, without pulp.
But the fruits are oxidized in the process due to friction and heating, so they lose some of their beneficial properties. The device is easy to clean and wash without the use of a special brush and is suitable for those who drink juice quite rarely.
Auger
Other names for this type of juicer are cone or cold pressed juicers. It is also universal, but it works on a different principle than centrifugal. The juice from the fruits is squeezed out here due to high pressure, and not grinding. Due to the fact that vegetables and fruits do not oxidize in the process, the finished drink retains a maximum of useful properties. Model Philips HR1947 with MicroMasticating technology helps you get the most juice out of fruits, vegetables and berries.
This appliance allows you to prepare juice in advance, as it keeps up to 48 hours in the refrigerator without losing nutritional value. In addition, this type of juicer allows you to make preparations.
The storage capability makes up for the slower operation compared to a centrifugal juicer, but the extraction is more thorough. Therefore, as a result, you get more juice and less foam. Drink using this device can be made from anything, even from seeds, nuts, cabbage or grass.
Citrus
The Citrus Press is a juicer that is only suitable for oranges, grapefruits, tangerines, lemons, limes and other citrus fruits, as well as pomegranates. If you do not drink other juices, then this is what you need for the house. The design of the device is simple. It consists of a motor, a container for collecting juice and a cone-shaped nozzle that rotates at low speed and squeezes the juice from the fruit.
The convenience of this type of juicer is that the fruit does not need to be peeled. Simply wash them and cut them in half across the slices. In other
The machines can also prepare citrus juice, but oranges must first be peeled.
Citrus press is quite compact, easy to use and relatively inexpensive compared to universal models.
It works quite quickly and quietly, so you can juice even in the early morning, while everyone is still sleeping. Some models of such juicers allow you to adjust the amount of pulp in the finished drink.
Combined
Many housewives are not even aware that modern juicers can easily try on the role of a blender, mix a cocktail of several ingredients and even grind coffee beans. One appliance can replace an entire food processor.
Combined models of juicers most often have a centrifugal device - a centrifuge and a disc grater, complemented by a citrus press and a cone-shaped chopper. In addition to the device, you can attach a coffee module, it looks like a bowl with a mill. And with the help of a blender, you can puree or smoothie, chop nuts, crush ice and rub food for soups.
Juicer and tank sizes
The choice of size depends on your goals, the frequency of juicing and the required volume:
- centrifugal juicer.
At one time, she can make up to 2.5 liters of juice. Such a device will have a large jug and a capacious container for cake. - If you do not drink juice every day, but make it from time to time and in large quantities, for example, for harvesting, choose an auger machine with a medium juice jug capacity.
- If you make fresh juice every day, but in small quantities, for example, to start your morning deliciously with a glass of orange juice, then the compact juicer is ideal for you. It will not take up much space in the kitchen and will prepare a drink exactly for a glass.
Power, performance, speed
These three important parameters should not be overlooked, because they affect the speed and quality of juicing.
Power
The higher the power, the faster you can drink a glass of delicious natural fresh juice. The power of citrus juicers is quite low, only 20-40 watts. But when choosing a citrus press, this does not matter so much, since a device from 25 W will do the job perfectly.
For centrifugal juicers, the optimum power is 250-300 watts. It makes no sense to purchase devices with very high power ratings if you do not plan to squeeze juice on an industrial scale. Screw machines can have a power of 200-400 watts. Here, due to the principle of operation, more is not needed.
Capacity
The capacity of the juicer is the number of fruits that it can process per unit of time. For small volumes of juice within 1-2 liters, this is not such an important indicator. It will save you time in just a couple of minutes. It is better to pay attention to the extraction efficiency, that is, the amount of juice that you get from a kilogram of oranges or other fruits and vegetables. This setting can vary greatly depending on the model.
Operating speed
Different operating modes are provided for vegetables and fruits, so it is definitely worth paying attention to the speed.
Centrifugal juicers are considered fast, around 30,000 rpm. This is a good indicator to drink fresh juice to a large family or a friendly company. Screw machines are much slower, but they are enough if you drink a glass of juice every morning.
In reality, you will not need more than 2-3 speeds for work, although some manufacturers put as many as 9 modes in the model. At high speed, you can make juices from solid foods, and the drink will have more foam and pulp. Low speeds are suitable for small berries, soft fruits and vegetables, and clearer juices.
Feed chamber size
This parameter is important to pay attention to when choosing a universal juicer. In auger devices, the feed chamber is usually small, so fruits and vegetables must first be peeled and cut into pieces. It is better to choose centrifugal apparatuses of large and medium sizes with a wide feed chamber - 70-80 mm. A whole apple or tomato, a celery bush, a few cucumbers or carrots will fit there.
Body and parts materials
The body of any juicer is most often made of high-quality plastic, it is light and comfortable, easy to clean and can be of different colors. The price of such devices is usually lower. Some models are made of aluminum or stainless steel: they are more durable and look more beautiful, but they are quite heavy and expensive.
The bowl can be made of metal or plastic. Metal makes the appliance heavier and requires more careful maintenance, but is better suited for contact with products. The material of the centrifuge in centrifugal juicers is always made of stainless steel, and in screw and citrus devices there may be plastic elements, because the load on them is much less. The main thing is that the plastic is food grade.
Other features
Manufacturers pamper customers with various accessories and attachments that make it easier to use the juicer.
It is desirable that your future juicer has the following additional options:
- Stop-drop function for machines with direct juice supply - this is necessary so that after juicing drops do not fall on the table from the spout.
- A juicing cup or jug (ideally a measured one) and a defoamer cap are handy additions to a centrifugal machine that produces a lot of foam.
- Rubberized feet or suction cups on the bottom to stabilize the juicer.
- Washable removable parts in the dishwasher.
- Special compartment to “hide” the cord.
- Brush for cleaning sieve cells.
- Clear juice function for those who don't like pulp.
- Special spout for direct juice dispensing so that it is poured directly into the glass. With such a nozzle, you can make a drink "to go".
All these features and options will simplify the process of juicing, as well as the maintenance of the juicer: its cleaning, washing and storage.
Which juicer should I choose?
The choice of juicer depends on your goals and needs. For fans of a glass of orange juice in the morning, a citrus press is suitable. If you like clear juice without pulp, your choice is a centrifugal machine, and if with pulp, then an auger.
Pay attention to the power, the size of the device and feed chamber, the number of speeds and additional features. The brand of the manufacturer, the quality and reliability of materials are also important. All this will help you answer the question of how to choose a juicer for your home. And certainly - to enjoy delicious and healthy juices and recipes.
Screw or centrifugal juicer - where is the most healthy and delicious juice?
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In the season of fresh fruits and vegetables, you want to get as many vitamins as possible in order to recharge yourself with healthy energy for the whole next year. Someone loves salads, someone eats whole fruits, but if you can’t imagine your life without freshly squeezed juice, then get ready to find out which juicer makes it best - screw or centrifugal.
The kitchen device works on the principle of a meat grinder: the fruits are loaded into a special compartment and, under the pressure of the press, give all their juice.
The second name of the kitchen appliance is a slow cold-pressed juicer. Grinding of fruit and vegetable assortment is carried out due to the slow rotation of the auger, which allows you to get the maximum portion of the drink at a time.
Benefits of auger juicers
An auger juicer is a versatile helper in the kitchen because it makes drinks from any food, including greens and herbs. Makes frozen fruit sorbets and smoothies, mashes nuts to a paste, and even makes spaghetti with the spaghetti attachment.
It prepares drinks with a minimum amount of foam, a homogeneous consistency and a rich taste due to the lack of fruit contact with air.
The device with auger boasts high performance. He can continuously squeeze the juice up to 30 minutes. And he does it quietly. You can prepare drinks in the morning for the whole family without fear of waking up the household.
The machines are compatible with any vegetable, including carrots, nuts and herbs - at 50-65 rpm.
They don't care about the hardest foods.
Such models operate at speeds of 50-65 rpm, while centrifugal models operate at 16,000 rpm. At such a high speed, the temperature rises, which destroys some of the vitamins in the fruit. Cold-pressed juicers eliminate the heating of products and their oxidation. Thanks to this approach, all minerals, vitamins and microelements are preserved in the fruit and vegetable platter. Drinks from such devices are the most useful and can be stored for up to 48 hours without losing their original properties.
Household appliances have a wide range of equipment. With a variety of attachments, you can prepare purees, sauces, popsicles, sauces, desserts and even grind seasonings. You can buy an auger type juicer with a sorbet filter, ice cream maker or smoothie grater.
How to choose a high quality auger juicer?
In this case, the power of household appliances is important, because the ability of a household appliance to continuously process fruits for a long time depends on it.
The indicator varies between 15-30 minutes.
Another important point is the opening for products. It should be wide enough so that you can easily load any fruit from the garden. The best option is 8-8.4 cm. Do not miss this factor when choosing a kitchen device so that in the future you do not have to constantly cut food into halves and quarters.
And the third point — equipment. If all you want is freshly squeezed juice, then you don't have to pay extra for dessert and spaghetti attachments.
How to care for a screw juicer?
Each model is equipped with a mesh filter that can be easily removed and washed by hand. The most advanced household appliances have a self-cleaning function. To activate it, you need to pour water into the fruit loading hole and turn on the program. It will automatically clean the device from cake residues and sticky juice residues within 20 seconds. You can also disassemble the device and rinse its internal parts with running water.
Leben auger juicers boast quiet operation and high quality juice from whole fruits. You don't even have to cut them apart first. Reverse function and overheating protection are provided.
What you need to know about auger juicers? They are quiet, easy to use and multifunctional. Prepare healthy juices thanks to cold pressing and cope with the hardest fruits and vegetables. The household appliance is assembled in a minute, and if there is a self-cleaning function, it is automatically cleaned of food residues.
What is a centrifugal juicer, advantages, working principle
This model is also often called high-speed. Inside the household appliance is a grater with sharp teeth, which at high speed grind the fruit into a pulp. Next, the fruit puree is pressed against a fine-mesh grate, which allows only the juice to pass through, while the cake keeps it inside.
A high-speed device squeezes juice quickly, but does it quite loudly.
Works at two speeds - for soft and hard fruits. It makes great carrot and apple juice, but doesn't do well with leafy greens and fibrous foods.
The Centrifugal Juicer is one of the most popular models in the small appliance market. This machine is commonly used at home because it provides the user with freshly squeezed juice quickly and cheaply. Under the influence of centrifugal force, the fruits are pressed against a rapidly rotating metal blade, where they are crushed at a high speed of 6000–14000 rpm. This model is suitable for people who do not need large batches of juice and do not worry that they did not get it to the last drop from each fruit.
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Which is better to buy a juicer - screw or centrifugal?
The screw model works at a slow speed, the juice during preparation does not heat up and does not come into contact with oxygen, and therefore it turns out not foamy and very useful.
If the composition of the drink for the content of vitamins and trace elements is fundamentally important to you, then definitely buy an auger juicer. The second plus in the basket of this device is the minimum amount of waste. It squeezes everything out of vegetables and fruits to the smallest drop.
It is worth noting that there is no direct evidence regarding the accusations of the centrifugal model in the production of low-quality drinks. Undoubtedly, some of the vitamins are destroyed, but still there are nutrients that survive even when heated. The quality of the drink is different, but this does not affect its nutritional value.
So in which juicer does the juice taste better - in auger or centrifugal? The key difference between drinks is easy to see with the naked eye: the juice from the centrifugal model broke up into fractions and has abundant foam. From the screw competitor, the drink has a uniform consistency. Even if you use several ingredients at once, you will still get one color, and not all shades of the rainbow.
