Which juicer is the best to buy
10 Best Juicers Reviews of 2022
We updated this article in December 2022 to ensure all picks recommended by the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab were in stock and correctly priced.
A juicer can help you get more nutrients into your diet from fresh fruits and greens — not to mention having one is a great home bartending trick for elevating cozy fall cocktails with your own fresh-pressed juices. There are three main styles to choose from: masticating juicers (or slow juicers), centrifugal juicers and citrus juicers. Masticating juicers tend to yield more juice as well as juice with more nutrients sine the juice is cold-pressed. Centrifugal juicers are great for juicing harder fruits and vegetables and does so more quickly. Citrus juicers are great for simply squeezing oranges, lemons, lime and grapefruit and can come in electric and manual handheld models.
In the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, we've tested over 50 juicers in the last 20 years, evaluating them for performance and efficiency. In our testing, we score each juicer for its output and the resulting juice's taste, temperature and texture. 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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$280 AT AMAZON
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Best Value Juicer
Premium Big Mouth Centrifugal Juicer Hamilton Beach
$105 AT AMAZON
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$105 AT AMAZON
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Best Juicer for Beginners
Slow Masticating Juicer Machine NutriBullet
$175 AT AMAZON
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$175 AT AMAZON
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Fastest Juicer
Juice Fountain Elite Breville
$300 AT AMAZON
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$300 AT AMAZON
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Best Juicer for Greens
Big Squeeze Slow Juicer Breville
$300 AT AMAZON
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$300 AT AMAZON
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Best Juicer for Easy Cleanup
h201 Easy Clean Slow Juicer Hurom
$499 AT AMAZON
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$499 AT AMAZON
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Best Cold Press Juicer
Two-Stage Masticating Juicer Pure
$2,495 AT PUREJUICER.
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$2,495 AT PUREJUICER.COM
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Best Citrus Juicer
Citrus Juicer Smeg
$200 AT AMAZON
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$200 AT AMAZON
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Best Masticating Juicer
H-200 Easy Clean Model Hurom
$594 AT AMAZON
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$594 AT AMAZON
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Most Versatile Juicer
Automatic Pasta and Noodle Maker with Slow Juicer Emeril Everyday
$109 AT AMAZON
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$109 AT AMAZON
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You can read more about how we evaluate juicers in our Lab — plus everything you need to know to shop for your perfect juicer — at the end of this guide.
If you're looking to step up your morning smoothies too, check out our guide on the best blenders of 2022.
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Best Overall Juicer
Breville
Juice Fountain Cold Plus
Breville
$280 AT AMAZON $286 AT WALMART $300 AT WAYFAIR
| Juicer Type | Centrifugal juicer |
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| Dimensions | 13 x 8.6 x 17.6 Inches |
| Power | 1,000 Watts |
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Best Value Juicer
Hamilton Beach
Premium Big Mouth Centrifugal Juicer
Hamilton Beach
Now 19% off
$105 AT AMAZON $109 AT WALMART $110 AT WAYFAIR
| Juicer Type | Centrifugal juicer |
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| Dimensions | 9 x 15. 5 x 15 Inches |
| Power | 850 Watts |
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Best Juicer for Beginners
NutriBullet
Slow Masticating Juicer Machine
Now 13% off
$175 AT AMAZON $200 AT HOME DEPOT $176 AT WALMART
| Juicer Type | Masticating juicer |
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| Dimensions | 6.25 x 7 x 17 Inches |
| Power | 150 Watts |
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Fastest Juicer
Breville
Juice Fountain Elite
breville
Now 33% off
$300 AT AMAZON $425 AT WALMART
| Juicer Type | Centrifugal juicer |
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| Dimensions | 12 x 13. 1 x 10.6 Inches |
| Power | 1,000 Watts |
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Best Juicer for Greens
Breville
Big Squeeze Slow Juicer
Breville
$300 AT AMAZON
| Juicer Type | Masticating juicer |
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| Dimensions | 8.9 x 8.1 x 17.5 Inches |
| Power | 240 Watts |
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Best Juicer for Easy Cleanup
Hurom
h201 Easy Clean Slow Juicer
$499 AT AMAZON $499 AT WAYFAIR $499 AT QVC
| Juicer Type | Masticating juicer |
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| Dimensions | 15.98 x 14. 02 x 13.31 inches |
| Power | 150 Watts |
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Best Cold Press Juicer
Pure
Two-Stage Masticating Juicer
$2,495 AT PUREJUICER.COM
| Juicer Type | Masticating juicer |
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| Dimensions | 15 x 12.75 x 16.5 Inches |
| Power | 372 Watts |
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Best Citrus Juicer
Smeg
Citrus Juicer
Smeg
$200 AT AMAZON $200 AT NORDSTROM $200 AT BED BATH AND BEYOND
| Juicer Type | Citrus juicer |
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| Dimensions | 6.54 x 6.54 x 11 Inches |
| Power | 80 Watts |
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Best Masticating Juicer
Hurom
H-200 Easy Clean Model
Hurom
Now 15% off
$594 AT AMAZON
| Juicer Type | Masticating juicer |
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| Dimensions | 20 x 15. 5 x 12.7 inches |
| Power | 150 Watts |
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Most Versatile Juicer
Emeril Everyday
Automatic Pasta and Noodle Maker with Slow Juicer
EMERIL LAGASSE
Now 50% off
$109 AT AMAZON $128 AT WALMART
| Juicer Type | Masticating juicer |
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| Dimensions | 13.9 x 6.2 x 10.9 Inches |
| Power | 150 Watts |
How we test juicers
In the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Culinary Innovation Lab, we have tested more than 50 juicers including masticating juicers (a.k.a. cold-press or 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 which are pulpy with a large diameter and oxidize quickly.
We measure how much juice each juicer extracts as well as how much pulp is created as a byproduct. We also taste and evaluate how smooth and sweet each juice is, and we monitor the juice for three days to see if it separates as it sits.
What type of juicer is best?
✔️ Slow juicers or masticating juicers typically have a narrow vertical chute that guide 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 a second spout. The process is a little slow — it’s called a slow juicer for a reason! — but this is considered a good thing. The slow, gentle process is believed to preserve nutrients better than high-speed juicers that generate heat which can affect the taste of the final product. 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 workaround and recently introduced new, wide-mouth slow juicers. This 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 7 seconds in a centrifugal juicer, while it took upwards of 1 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 to get rid of the foam.
✔️ 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 are also great for getting the most out of your lemons (and other citrus) with minimal effort, and you don’t have to worry about peeling, segmenting or removing the seeds first.
If you’re juicing a lot of citrus consecutively, remember to empty the strainer periodically. The strainers are prone to build up, which could translate into a slower and messier juicing process.
What to look for when shopping for the best juicer
✔️ Price: Cold-press or masticating juicers tend to be more expensive than their centrifugal counterparts because their machinery is designed to slowly and gently extract juice. While there are some affordable options, expect to spend a couple hundred dollars to get a juicer that’s designed to last — and make good juice. While a citrus juicer tends to be at a lower price point than both masticating and centrifugal juicers, it's quite limited in its functionality.
✔️ Style: There are two different styles of juicers: vertical and horizontal – which refers to the way you juice. With a vertical juicer, you feed ingredients at the top, and juice is collected from the bottom of the juicer like the Hurom h201 Easy Clean Slow Juicer.
With a horizontal juicer, you feed fruits and vegetables from the left and juice is extracted from the right like the Emeril Everyday. Vertical juicers typically have a one-piece design, making setup and cleanup a bit simpler, but they’re not quite as powerful as the slightly more cumbersome horizontal models.
✔️ Size of feed tube: The larger the tube, the less prep work — i.e. chopping — you’ll have to do. Some juicers, like the Nutribullet Slow Masticating Juicer Machine, even have one section large enough for an entire apple and another section that's designed to accommodate thin items like celery and kale for maximum efficiency.
✔️ Accessories: Some juicers come with different-sized strainers that allow for different amounts of pulp in juices — and even smoothies. A very fine strainer would reduce the amount of pulp for a silky smooth finish while a strainer with larger holes will allow some pulp to go through giving a more viscous juice with added fiber from the pulp.
Some juciers can be used to make sauces, purees, nut butters and sorbets, depending on the sizing of the strainers that are provided – use finer strainers for sorbets and larger strainers for thick nut butter. If you choose a machine with these types of accessories, look for included cleaning brushes to keep things sanitary.
✔️ Power: Though most slow juicers won’t win any awards for speed, it’s worth considering power for centrifugal juicers, particularly if you juice tougher items like celery or greens. Look for models upwards of 1,000 watts to power the juicing of tough ingredients. Weaker motors may stop working mid-juice because they get overheated and need to cool down. We've experienced it several times in the Lab.
✔️ Ease of cleaning: Juicers by design have numerous parts that can be cumbersome to clean. Look for models with dishwasher-safe parts and models that come with cleaning brushes to ensure that you don’t spend more time cleaning than juicing.
✔️ Warranty: There’s no question about it — juicers are pricey appliances. If you’re investing in one that is more expensive like the Pure Juicer, it’s worth checking warranty information to ensure you’ll be satisfied for years to come.
Why trust Good Housekeeping?
In the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Culinary Innovation Lab, Director, Nicole Papantoniou oversees all of Good Housekeeping's content and testing related to kitchen appliances, tools, gadgets and gear. She's been testing kitchen appliances professionally since 2013 and has worked at kitchen appliance companies where she helped develop some popular air fryers as well as many recipes for them. She is trained in classic culinary arts and is a professional recipe developer. Nicole has tested many of the juicers included in this story.
Nicole Papantoniou Kitchen Appliances & Innovation Lab Director Nicole (she/her) is the director of the Good Housekeeping Institute's Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, where she has overseen content and testing related to kitchen and cooking appliances, tools and gear since 2019.
Best juicer 2022: tested by our expert appliance team
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Bringing one of the best juicers into your kitchen is a step toward a healthier lifestyle, with nutrients packed into every glass. Whether it's apples, ginger, carrots, or even nuts that you want to incorporate, one of these top juicers is up to the task.
All of the juicers included in this guide have been thoroughly reviewed by members of our reviews team, so you can not only trust that we have had hands-on experience of each one, but you can click through to read complete reviews, and learn more about each juicer's benefits and drawbacks.
We tested each juicer for the quality of the results: a consistently clean juice is what you expect, after all. However, our testing team also looked at functionality, ease of use and special features, plus - of course - how easy the juicers were to take apart, clean and put back together again, since we know this can be time-consuming.
Juicers can easily rival the best blenders when it comes to creating morning drinks, with the added ability to remove unwanted pulp and fibers from a range of ingredients. These are our favorites.
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NutriBullet NBJ50200 Juicer Pro | was $159.99, now $129.95 at Amazon
We can't get enough of the Nutribullet Juicer Pro - a quick, simple juicer that's perfect for beginners. You can blast through lots of fruit and vegetables without chopping and there's lots of handy accessories for storing your juice. It's currently 19% off at Amazon.
Nutribullet Slow Juicer | was $199., now $164.44 at Amazon 
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The Nutribullet Slow Juicer is our pick for the best juicer for compact spaces. It's a great choice if you're working with a small kitchen but still want to make healthy juice, and comes at a much lower price than others on our list - now even cheaper at Amazon.
Ninja JC101 Cold Press Pro | was $129.99, now $99.99 at Amazon
Our tests found that this is the best budget slow press juicer on the market. It's the best priced juicer I've ever used, so while it can't quite match premium brands it comes in at hundreds of dollars cheaper.
The best juicers of 2022, as tested by our team
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1. Kuvings EVO820
Best juicer overall
Specifications
Juicer type: Masticating
Power: 240W
Capacity: 13.5 oz
Feeding tube size: 3.
22in
RRP: $699.95
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Reasons to buy
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Excellent juice extraction
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Sorbet and smoothie option
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Extra-wide chute
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Extremely powerful
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Easy to use
Reasons to avoid
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Requires hand-washing
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Above-average price
Why you should buy it: Juice quality is unrivalled; handles soft and hard ingredients with ease.
Why we love it:
'I found that the Kuvings EVO820 produces the cleanest, purest juice with the included standard strainer. Even better, it can easily handle soft and hard fruits alike,' reports our tester Camryn Rabideau. 'You also get smoothie and sorbet strainers in the box, expanding what this machine is capable of.
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One of the hassles with masticating juicers is that you have to cut fruit into small chunks, but Kuvings solves that with its wider 3.22in feeding chute. 'While I still needed to cut fruit and remove seeds, I could fit bigger chunks in, so get results faster, really useful when I was making drinks for the whole family,' says Camryn. 'The operation is really easy, too: turn the machine on and push the fruit through the machine.'
Water can be run through the machine for a quick rinse between drinks, but the parts otherwise have to be disassembled (an easy job) and hand-washed. 'Price is the main issue for this juicer, but if you want the absolute best-quality juice, the Kuvings Whole Slow Juicer EVO820 is for you,' concludes Camryn.
Our full Kuvings EVO820 review has more details
(Image credit: Nutribullet)
2. NutriBullet NBJ50200 Juicer Pro
Best juicer for speedy juices
Specifications
Juicer type: Centrifugal
Power: 1000W
Capacity: 27 oz
Feeding tube size: 3in
RRP: $159.
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Reasons to buy
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Large capacity
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Reasonably priced
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Comes with a range of accessories
Reasons to avoid
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Plastic isn't the highest quality
Why you should buy it: Powerful; wide chute makes it easy to use.
Why we love it:
The NutriBullet NBJ50200 Juicer Pro is the best juicer for beginners: it comes with everything you need, including a freezer tray, a pitcher with froth separator, two glass to-go bottles, and a cleaner brush and recipe manual.
I found it a powerful option with a 1000-watt motor. Its wide chute can fit plenty of fruits and vegetables without the need to chop. The pitcher can be sealed to make juice ahead of when you want to drink it, and it's large enough to make family-sized drinks.
When I tested it I was impressed by the two speeds and the recipe book that walked me through everything I needed to know to make delicious juices.
The Nutribullet was also easy to clean because most of the parts can go in the dishwasher.
Good to know:
The Nutribullet has a medium capacity. I found that with larger or less wet items the pulp basket filled up quite fast. It needs to be emptied a few times if you plan on making juice for more than two people, so consider something with a chute for non-stop juicing.
Our NutriBullet Juicer Pro review has more details.
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3. Hurom HP Slow Juicer
Best juicer for slow juicing
Specifications
Juicer type: Slow juicer
Power: 150W
Capacity: 11.8oz
Feeding tube size: 2in
RRP: $379
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Reasons to buy
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Lovely color range
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A more compact option
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Didn't take too long
Reasons to avoid
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Feeding chute could have been wider
Why you should buy it: Great for single-serve juicing; compact.
Why we love it:
The Hurom HP Slow Juicer comes in a few sweet colors including mint, pink and white, and its designed with compactness in mind, so will likely fit comfortably in your kitchen cabinet, though you may have to separate the juicer portion from the base for low-sitting shelves.
Slow juicers are known for low-pressure and prolonged juicing. With a 43 RPM, our Ecommerce Editor Jaclyn Turner found it delivered juice fast and in generous volumes compared to other juicers on the market, and it left us with a very dry pulp, maximizing the flavor and nutrients that made it into our cups.
Good to know:
'The chute could have been wider – I found that it would not fit an entire apple in testing, which means more food prep and effort. Cleaning (as with most juicers) was also a hassle, but I enjoyed that this juicer can also make nut milk and even ice cream. I think it's a great choice when you consider that it's not the most expensive option in Hurom's line up.
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Our Hurom HP Slow Juicer review has more details.
(Image credit: Breville)
4. Breville The 3x Bluicer
Best juicer and blender combo
Specifications
Juicer type: Centrifugal
Power: 1000W
Capacity: 34 oz
Feeding tube size: 3.5 inch
RRP: $299.95
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Reasons to buy
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Easy to assemble and clean
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Very speedy
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Excellent juice extraction
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No need to prep fruit
Reasons to avoid
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Lots of storage space needed
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Not ideal for those with a blender they like
Why you should buy it: A blender and a juicer in one.
Why we love it:
It has removable attachments for blending and juicing, and you can use the blender pitcher to catch all the juice from the juicer spout.
You could then even blend some ice or fresh fruit into your juice for delicious drinks and frozen cocktails.
While I was very impressed by the blending modes on the Breville The 3x Bluicer, its the juicing capabilities that wowed me. It has five juicing speeds with illustrations of different fruits and vegetables to help you choose the right one, as well as a diagram to show you which mode to use for which ingredients.
I found that Mode 1 is great for soft fruits such as citrus, and I also used 5 to power through whole apples. Because the 3.5-inch feeding chute was plenty wide, I could drop them in with no prep, making it very easy to create speedy juices.
Good to know:
The one complaint I have was the high levels of froth, which is common with centrifugal juicers. However, the pulp was absolutely bone dry, which is seriously impressive.
Not all parts can go in the dishwasher, but the Bluicer does come with a brush to remove pulp and fibers from the juicer filter.
When you consider the two capable functions you get with this blender juicer combo, I think it's great value.
Our Breville The 3x Bluicer review has more details.
(Image credit: Nutribullet)
5. Nutribullet Slow Juicer
Best masticating juicer for compact spaces
Specifications
Juicer type: Masticating
Power: 150W
Capacity: 20oz
Feeding tube size: 3in
RRP: $199.95
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Reasons to buy
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Well priced
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Simple assembly
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Powerful fruit juice extraction
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Minimal prep time
Reasons to avoid
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Makes pulp-heavy drinks
Why you should buy it: A great value slow juicer that performs well on fruit.
Why we love it:
'Many want to opt for a slow juicer to extract the most fiber possible from their fruits, but they can be an expensive choice.
The Nutribullet Slow Juicer may be less costly, but it performs really well on fruits,' reports product tester Courtney Irwin.
Small and well-built, this compact juicer doesn’t take up much space and has few components making assembly easy.
'There’s a single on/off switch, with the 150W motor running at a constant speed for all fruit and veg. Thanks to its 3in wide chute, I found I didn't need to cut most vegetables. Juice extraction is generally good, although a touch heavy on the pulp and leafy greens can get pulled through the system without any juice extraction.
'With a 20oz jug, you can feed enough fruit to make drinks for a few people, or just make extra to store in the fridge.'
Good to know:
Hand washing will prolong the life of this juicer, but there is no filter to scrub, which can often be the trickiest job. NutriBullet recommends flushing water through the system before disassembling to keep things clean.
Our full NutriBullet Slow Juicer review has more details.
(Image credit: Hurom)
6. Hurom H-AA Slow Juicer
The best premium masticating juicer
Specifications
Juicer type: Slow juicer
Power: 150W
Capacity: 16.9oz
Feeding tube size: 2in
RRP: $439
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Reasons to buy
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Superior quality
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Three colors
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Naturally compact
Reasons to avoid
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Small feeding tube
Why you should buy it: Capable, compact, lightweight.
Why we love it:
The H-AA is versatile, lightweight, and lovely to look at. It's available in three colors and can be used to make ice cream or tofu. It's also capable of working with nuts and seeds, so you can even make nut milk in this slow juicer. Our product tester Camryn Rabideau noted that it operates quietly too, even when working with firm ingredients.
'It’s more sleek and versatile than the Hurom HP Slow Juicer, and overall, it does a great job extracting the maximum amount of juice from all types of ingredients. It can be used to make frozen treats and smoothies, and it’s compact enough to keep on your kitchen counter when it’s not in use,' reports Camryn.
The 43 RPM auger speed is so slow it will mimic hand squeezing, meaning no drop of juice will be left behind and all those healthy fibers will end up in your drink.
Good to know:
'I did notice that the ejection chute can clog up quite easily, so be on standby to clean it out as you juice. With a model like the Kuvings EVO820, you’re able to simply toss whole pieces of fruit into the extra-large chute, and it will chew them up with ease,' concludes Camryn.
Our full Hurom H-AA Slow Juicer review has more details
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7. Ninja JC101 Cold Press Pro
Best juicer for budget buyers
Specifications
Juicer type: Cold press
Power: 200W
Capacity: 1 liter
Feeding tube size: 3in
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Reasons to buy
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Great price
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Easy to use
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Dishwasher-safe parts
Reasons to avoid
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Damp pulp
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Lots of prep needed
Why you should buy it: Low price point, a decent cold press juicer.
Why we love it:
I found that juice extraction from the Ninja JC101 Cold Press Pro was very good, although a fair amount of pulp makes it through in the process. This is a juicer better suited to softer fruits, so if you routinely use harder fruits and vegetables, you should look elsewhere on this list.
It has three color-coded filters for differing levels of pulp and works very slowly to extract as much juice as it can. However, I must note, the pulp still came out a little damp. if you are on a tighter budget looking for a small but powerful juicer, the Ninja JC101 Cold Press Pro is a great option.
Good to know:
In my testing process, I found that I needed to cut fruits and veggies into two-inch pieces before juicing, otherwise they became stuck in the somewhat narrow tube. There’s a single on/off button that turns on the motor, after which I could press the fruit through the juicer, with the pulp separated into a dedicated container.
It was a touch fiddly to disassemble, the juicer’s plastic parts can be put in the dishwasher, but the remainder must be hand-washed.
Our full Ninja JC101 Cold Press Pro review has more details.
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8. Breville Juice Fountain Cold Plus Juicer
Best juicer for large portions of juice
Specifications
Juicer type: Centrifugal
Power: 1000W
Capacity: 70oz
Feeding tube size: 3.5in
RRP: $199.95
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Reasons to buy
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Dishwasher-safe components
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Multiple speed settings
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Wide feeding chute
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Extra large capacity
Reasons to avoid
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Bulky to store
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Could be too big for individuals
Why you should buy it: Its 70oz jug makes it a great family-sized buy.
Why we love it:
Our tester Camryn found that the Juice Fountain can get through fruit quickly, thanks to its 3.5in feeding chute, which means most fruits can be dropped in without cutting. There are two-speed settings on the side, with 'High' for harder fruits and vegetables (carrots, mango, and so on) and 'Low' for softer fruits.
'With the pulp container at the rear, this juicer isn’t too wide, but it’s long and still takes up a lot of counter or cabinet space,' reports Camryn. 'The "Cold" in its name refers to the design of the blade, which increases the fruit temperature by no more than 2ºF. I found that juice quality is generally very good, although a touch on the frothy side and not as clean as from a masticating juicer.'
Good to know:
Although the majority of parts are dishwasher safe, there are quite a few components to disassemble. 'Still, with the large capacity, I found I didn't have to make juice that often. So if you are into batch processing or have a larger family, I think the Breville Juice Fountain Cold Plus is a great choice.
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Our full Breville Juice Fountain Cold Plus Juicer review has more details
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9. Smeg Citrus Juicer
Best juicer for citrus fruits
Specifications
Juicer type: Citrus
Power: 80W
Capacity: N/A
Feeding tube size: N/A
RRP: $199.95
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Reasons to buy
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Easy to operate
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Efficiently extracts juice from citrus fruits
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Small
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Dishwasher-safe components
Reasons to avoid
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Relatively slow
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Only works with citrus fruit
Why you should buy it: Ideal for citrus juicing; looks fabulous.
Why we love it:
If you’re primarily after a juicer to deal with oranges or other citrus fruit, the Smeg Citrus Juicer is an elegant and well-priced solution.
Available in black, red, and a range of pastel colors, the juicer has Smeg’s well-known 50s styling, making it a style icon that you’d proudly have on display.
As well as looking great, I found that it feels tough and robust and doesn’t take up much counter space.
There’s very little juice storage onboard, with the machine designed to be operated with the spout pointing down directly into a cup. It is super-easy to operate this machine: I could just cut my fruit in half and press each part onto the reamer, and the 80W motor kicks into action. There’s plenty of torque to extract juice, although it’s more of a slow-and-steady approach, so making multiple drinks does take some time.
Once finished, I found the reamer, cover, filter and juice collector all easy to remove and wash in the dishwasher, making this a quick juicer to clean up.
Good to know:
Simple to operate, the Smeg Citrus Juicer is a great choice if you want simple, fresh orange juice every day, but its versatility is limited to citrus ingredients.
Our full Smeg Citrus Juicer review has more details.
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10. Omega VSJ843QS Vertical Slow Masticating Juicer
Best juicer for soft fruits
Specifications
Juicer type: Masticating juicer
Power: 150W
Capacity: 16 fl. oz
Feeding tube size: 2.25 x 1.5in
RRP: $479.95
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Reasons to buy
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Excellent juice extraction
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High build quality
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Long warranty
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Easy to clean
Reasons to avoid
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Relatively small capacity
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Better with soft fruit
Why you should buy it: Reliable, good results, easy to use and clean.
Why we love it:
With a staggering 15-year warranty, there’s clearly has a high degree of confidence in the Omega VSJ843QS Vertical Slow Masticating Juicer.
Justly so, as the juicer is praised for its quality components and feel.
A masticating juicer, the VSJ843QS uses a dual-edged auger to crush and squeeze fruit at a low speed of 43rpm. This slow action is designed to extract the maximum amount of juice while retaining the maximum amount of pulp. It’s a system that works well, with only the dried remains of fruit being pushed out into the pulp container at the rear, leaving fresh and near-perfect juice.
This is an easy juicer to operate, with a single on/off switch. The fruit has to be cut to fit through the relatively small feeding tube and pressed down with the provided pusher. Soft fruits work better, and you may need to cut hard vegetables, such as carrots, into smaller chunks to avoid blocking.
Good to know:
A relatively small 16oz capacity means that making drinks for multiple people may take a while, although a juice plug means that you can make juice and dispense it later. You can run water through the juicer to clean between drinks, but the Omega VSJ843QS comes apart easily for hand-washing once you’re finished.
This juicer is on our test waiting list and these thoughts have been gained from research of verified, independent buyers. Full review to come soon.
How we review and test the best juicers
The Hurom H-AA Slow Juicer on test
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The two main things we looked at when choosing a juicer were capacity and the ingredients that can be used. Capacity shows you how much juice you can make in one go, with larger capacity machines ideal for large homes or for creating batches of juice and storing the results in the fridge.
We know that how we test the products we recommend is important, which is why we researched the models on offer to make sure that we covered a variety of brands and price levels, and we also took care to include a variety of slow and centrifugal juicers, as well as the occasional citrus juicer.
Through our testing process, we saw how well each juicer handled soft and firmer ingredients, monitoring the level of foam, noise, and checking how damp the pulp was to see how effective the juicer was at removing all of the available juice.
Some juicers claim to be able to make nut milk and even ice cream, so when we tested one of these models we were sure to assess all of the claims made by each brand. It's also important to consider factors like how easy is it to clean a juicer, so oftentimes you will find us mentioning clean-up.
Below you can find more information on who tested these blenders, and their expertise.
Small Appliances & Cooking EditorMillie is the Small Appliances expert at Homes & Gardens, and spends her time reviewing new and exciting product launches, as well as recommending her favorite products in buying guides. She is a true cooking enthusiast, with the knowledge needed to help you find the best juicer for your space. She has tested the Nutribullet Juicer Pro, the Breville The 3x Bluicer, and the Smeg Citrus Juicer from this round-up.
Freelance Writer/Product ReviewerCamryn is a freelance writer and product reviewer specializing in home, kitchen, and pet products.
In her five years as a product tester, she's tested hundreds of items firsthand, and her work appears in publications such as Forbes, USA Today, The Spruce, Food52, and more.
Camryn does her product testing from her small homestead in beautiful Rhode Island. From this list, she has tested the Kuvings EVO820 Whole Slow Juicer, the Hurom H-AA Slow Juicer and the Breville Juice Fountain Cold Plus Juicer.
Ecommerce EditorJaclyn is the US eCommerce editor across the homes titles at Future, including Homes & Gardens. She spends her days tracking the latest buzzworthy releases and testing a variety of products to determine whether they are worth bringing into your home. From this list, she has tested out the Huron HP Slow Juicer, using it just as you would so you know exactly what you are buying.
Product tester and writerMidwestern product tester and writer Courtney Irwin is a working mom of three who loves nothing more than a good deal. Equal parts entrepreneur and family-gal, she regularly tests kitchen appliances for Homes & Gardens, including juicers and blenders, and has become something of an expert on both.
For this buying guide, Courtney reviewed the Nutribullet Slow Juicer.
Types of Juicers
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A juicer is the best way to extract juice and nutrients from a variety of fruits and vegetables.
There are two main types of general-purpose juicers: masticating and centrifugal. Both work in different ways and have their own benefits.
Centrifugal juicers
Centrifugal juicers use a fast-spinning blade to chop up fruit and vegetables, using fine mesh filters to separate the juice from the pulp. The main benefit of this type of machine is that you can throw in whole fruits, giving you quick results with little preparation. These tend to be cheaper.
Look for a machine that has multiple speed controls, so that you can adjust how fast the blades move to suit different types of produce: slow for soft fruits and faster for hard.
The downside is that these juicers aren’t as efficient, so some juice gets passed out with the pulp.
With the air and heat that’s introduced, juice can be frothy and may not last as long when stored.
These types of juices also aren’t as good when it comes to some ingredients, such as leafy greens and herbs.
Masticating juicers
Masticating juicers use a crushing, squeezing element to extract juice. Although also known as slow juicers, these products aren’t that much slower than their centrifugal counterparts. However, they are typically more expensive.
Preparation is generally more involved with these models, and you’ll have to cut up fruit first and, usually, remove hard seeds, adding preparation time into the mix.
Though, masticating juicers are much more efficient, so you’ll get more juice from each fruit, and with less air and heat added, the juice tastes fresher and should last for longer.
Herbs and leafy greens are easily dealt with, but harder fruits and vegetables should be cut carefully into smaller junks to prevent blockages.
These machines are generally harder to take apart and clean, with few having dishwasher-safe components.
Citrus Juicers
For those who may only care about fresh orange juice, then a citrus juicer can be a good choice. Cheaper and easier to use, these use a motor to spin a reamer that removes the juice from inside the orange (or other citrus fruit).
You can’t use other fruits in these juicers, making them more limited, but if you don’t mind, these products are cheaper and easier to maintain than the other types of juicer.
Juicer or blender?
Comparing juicers vs blenders? Know that blenders mash everything together, while juicers are designed to separate the pulp from the juice, giving a smoother, more drink-like result.
What is the best juicer?
We think the best juicer you can buy is the Kuvings EVO820 , for its unique flip-gate chute that drops ingredients into the chute, eliminating the need for a safety fin or a pusher.
The feed chute is also wider and you can use it to make smoothies.
If you're after a more cost-effective centrifugal design, the Nutribullet Juicer Pro impressed us with its wide chute and juicy quality for the money. We also like that it comes with a range of accessories including to-go cups and freezer trays. However, the pulp tray does fill fairly quickly and it is on the noisy side.
How much does a juicer cost?
How much you spend, depends on your needs and how much you’ll use a juicer. For occasional use, or for a single person, you can get a perfectly serviceable juicer for around $100.
If you want the best-quality juice, need to make more, or want to expand the range of ingredients that you’re using, then the top juicers come in at more than $400.
More expensive juicers, particularly masticating ones, produce more juice than cheaper models. Factor this into the price when you pay: for those that buy a lot of fresh produce, a more expensive juicer helps you maximize your return.
What are after Christmas sales?
The short answer is, well, a sales period after Christmas. There’s discounts on a wide range of homeware and appliances that will save you money going into the New Year.
The long answer is that retailers like Best Buy, Target, and Walmart buy in lots of extra stock in the runup to Christmas. This is so that they don’t sell out of products in the rush as people buy gifts for their families. The day after Christmas, however, demand drops, and they’re left holding the bag with lots of unsold merchandise that costs a lot to store. Retailers therefore drop their prices, shifting units for cheap to try to reduce their overheads while still making a profit. This means it’s a great time to shop; prices are lower than usual, which saves you money.
When are the after-Christmas sales?
There’s lots of deals on offer throughout the holidays but the real action starts from the 26th December into the first few days of the New Year.
Which stores have after-Christmas sales?
All the biggest department stores have after-Christmas sales. We're currently seeing holiday sales at:
- Best Buy : up to $200 off select appliances
- Macy's : discounts on small appliances, bedding, and Christmas decor
- Target : 40% off kitchen and dining
- Walmart : savings on home appliances, with prices starting at $20
Round up of today's best deals
Kuvings EVO820
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NutriBullet NBJ50200 Juicer Pro
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Breville The 3x Bluicer
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Ninja JC101 Cold Press Pro
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Smeg CJF01 Citrus Juicer
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Omega VSJ843QS Vertical Slow
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Which centrifugal or auger juicer to choose?
What does auger juicer mean? What does centrifugal juicer mean? Which is better to buy: screw or centrifugal juicer?
Everyone can make freshly squeezed juice for breakfast today. It remains to understand which juicer to choose - centrifugal or auger? Let's look at the design features of each type.
What is an auger juicer?
The main difference between juicers is their principle of operation. The auger acts like a meat grinder:
- Food is placed into the chamber through a feed chute - large for whole fruits or small for pieces.
- The operating mode must then be selected. For example, the screw model Polaris PSJ 0601 has nine of them: you can specify the softness of the product, make a mix of soft and hard fruits, and make smoothies. There are separate modes for vegetable, pomegranate juice, milk from nuts and automatic self-cleaning.
- A spiral shaft, or auger, is launched inside the body, which rotates at high speed and twists the fruits into a homogeneous mass.
- The mass is pressed through the mesh, the cake is collected in a separate container, and the drink flows into another container.
The meat grinder is also reversed here. If the auger is overloaded, it can be easily released by running it in reverse for 10 seconds.
What is a centrifugal juicer?
Most of us are familiar with this type of instrument. It works with the help of centrifugal force, thanks to which it got its name:
- You put vegetables or fruits through a special chute and select the speed for processing soft or hard products.
- Pieces are ground through a filter grater until smooth.
- This "meat" is sent to a rotating separator, where it spins at high speed and is pressed into the walls under the influence of centrifugal force.
- The rolled cake is collected in a container, and the clear juice flows into a separate container.
All centrifugal juicers operate on this simple principle. They differ in power, neck diameter, number of speed modes, volume of tanks for cake and juice. Manufacturers also add additional options to make using the device even more convenient. For example, the Polaris PEA 1535AL model has a drop-stop function. This means that after cooking, you can raise the spout so that the remaining juice does not drip onto the table.
And this juicer also has an increased working area of the filter: from the same amount of fruits it will be possible to squeeze one and a half times more juice.
What is better to buy: an auger or a centrifugal juicer?
When choosing a juicer model, consider not only the right size for your kitchen and attractive design, but also important technical features.
Functionality
Centrifugal models handle almost all solids well. Clear juice will be obtained even from berries with small seeds, because they are carefully screened out through a filter. The main thing is to take out large bones in advance and remove the especially hard peel. But soft fruits like bananas, mangoes, papaya cannot be scrolled - their cake clogs the filter.
Auger models, on the other hand, are “sharpened” for thick drinks. This is the main difference between an auger and a centrifugal juicer. In addition to regular juices, you can make smoothies, fruit or vegetable baby puree, sorbets for freezing.
Beverage Benefits
Since auger juicers operate on the cold pressing principle, they retain more nutrients in the finished drink, and the juice yield can be 85%. Drinks with pulp are considered healthier because they contain a lot of fiber, which is necessary for proper digestion.
Power
The lower the power, the weaker the juice is squeezed and the more fruit or vegetables will be needed to prepare a typical drink. And the greater the number of revolutions, the harder the fruits can be processed and the more juice will be obtained at the output. On the other hand, lower power appliances usually cost less and use less electricity.
Easy loading
The wide mouth of the loading opening allows you to put whole fruits. Polaris has many 85mm wide mouth juicer models. Before loading appliances with a narrow feed chute, be sure to cut the food into pieces. However, many models are equipped with two loading chutes at once, large and small.
When choosing which juicer is best, centrifugal or auger, other parameters are important. They may not be related to the device type. Well, if overload protection is provided, as well as blocking the inclusion when the lid is not tightly closed. It is convenient when there are rubberized anti-slip nozzles on the legs. Low noise level, enlarged filter, the possibility of automatic self-cleaning - these options will also make using the juicer much more enjoyable.
How to choose a good fruit and vegetable juicer
It's easy to make natural juice with Scarlett juicers. To choose a juicer, consider its type, power and availability of additional options. Our top best home juicers will help you decide.
Juicer types
There are three types of juicers:
● Screw. They have low power and grind vegetables, berries and herbs.
● Centrifuge. Needed for quick preparation of drinks from vegetables and fruits due to the high-speed rotation of the centrifuge.
● Citrus juicers. Used in fruit processing. The extraction takes place by pressing the nozzle, which can grind only soft citrus fruits.
How juicers work
Screw-type devices work like standard meat grinders. The products are placed in the chamber, then the rotating shaft crushes them, carefully rubbing against the metal mesh. The cake also goes into the glass, and the glass is filled with juice.
In centrifugal juicers, vegetables and fruits are grated, crushed and separated into liquid and solid residues. The juice drains through the spout into one tank, and the cake enters the other.
In citrus juicers, the fruit must first be cut in half, then pressed on the cone, which is driven by a motor. With the help of a filter, bones and fibers are separated, and the finished juice flows into the tank. The cake remains on the filter.
Scarlett Auger Juicer Rating
Auger devices squeeze juice from soft and hard fruits, as well as vegetables and fruits with stones.
Consider the popular models of this type of juicer.
SC-JE50S43
Soft Press technology slowly and carefully squeezes juice from fruits, vegetables, herbs and berries, which retains 80% of vitamins and microelements. On the SC-JE50S43, the shaft rotates at 55 rpm, which creates a low noise level. This allows you to use the device at any time of the day.
The SC-JE50S43 juicer is easy to clean with the included filter brush. The "Reverse" function helps if solid particles of the product get stuck in the housing during the spin cycle - the reverse mode of the auger will return them back. There is also an automatic lock in case of incorrect assembly of the device: it will not turn on until all the parts are in their places.
SC-JE50S46
With this 150W juicer you get rich natural juice without separation. At the same time, 80% of vitamins and nutrients are preserved in the juice.
The device consists of a 700 ml juice collection container and a 550 ml pulp container.
The anti-drip function protects the kitchen table from stains after the juicer has been used. Automatic lock is triggered if the assembly is incorrect. The SC-JE50S46 juicer has few parts, which makes it easy to clean and quickly assemble, and the classic black design of the device fits into any interior.
SC-JE50S55
In the 200W SC-JE50S55 juicer, the fruits are squeezed through an innovative tritan filter. This eco-friendly material does not contain harmful substances, does not absorb odors, and is also durable and dishwasher safe. Passing through the filter, the juice does not oxidize and retains its natural taste and vitamins.
The device is easy to use: it turns on and off with one button. The kit includes an Anti-Drip nozzle that will leave the table clean, and the Reverse function turns the auger in the opposite direction and returns stuck fruit particles. Auto-lock is responsible for the safe operation of the device in case of improper assembly.
SC-JE50S56
This juicer with 300W power and 80mm feed opening grinds whole fruits and vegetables.
The auger made of PCTG plastic does not absorb smell and taste, and also does not oxidize the juice during extraction. Soft Press technology does not heat the juice, which saves 80% of vitamins and minerals.
The device is easy and convenient to assemble and disassemble: these actions take 30 seconds. There is no need to raise your voice when the juicer is running, as it works quietly. The kit comes with a brush for cleaning the filter, and the anti-drop function.
Scarlett Centrifugal Juicer Rating
Centrifuge models are considered universal devices that operate at 2-3 or more speeds. These juicers have higher power and extraction speed than augers. They are suitable for processing a large number of fruits, including whole apples. Among the popular Scarlett models, you are sure to find your perfect juicer.
SC-JE50S15
The SC-JE50S15 juicer processes soft and hard fruits at two extraction speeds. The power of 850 W and the loading opening of 65 mm of the device allow you to squeeze whole vegetables and fruits.
The stainless steel filter is not subject to corrosion, which guarantees long-term operation.
The kit comes with a brush for cleaning the filter and a glass with a removable foam separator. A foam separator is needed to separate the foam from the juice. When the juice is poured into a container, most often the top layer is foam. It is lighter than juice and will float up, while the skimmer will hold it back. In case of incorrect assembly, an automatic lock is triggered, and the Anti-drop protects the table. Rubber feet increase the stability of the device during operation.
SC-JE50P01
This compact juicer with a 55 mm filling opening can hold whole fruits and vegetables. The SC-JE50P01 has two modes of operation: spinning hard and soft products. The filter is made of stainless steel, so it will not warp or corrode. Automatic engine blocking is triggered if the device is not assembled correctly, and the brush in the kit will clean the filter after spinning.
SC-JE50S26
1500W juicer with Durable Titanium disc. The stainless steel filter and titanium-coated cutting disc do not wear out, which increases the service life of the device. The device grinds whole vegetables and fruits, and when a foreign object enters the neck, the motor automatically stops. Thanks to the smooth switching of speeds, you can independently adjust the spin speed. The SC-JE50S26 has five fruit extraction speeds.
SC-JE50S49
The SC-JE50S49 model has a power of 1000W and two speeds, which are suitable for chopping hard and soft fruits. The body and filter of the appliance are made of stainless steel, and the 65 mm inlet is suitable for whole vegetables and fruits. The device has a protective mechanism in case of improper assembly, a filter cleaning brush and Anti-Drip technology.
SC-JE50S45
1700W juicer with three spin speeds for faster juicing. The StreamPro's 70mm loading opening is suitable for whole fruits and vegetables, and rubberized feet make the device stable and prevent vibration and movement on the table.
Thanks to the "Clean" mode and the pulp filter cleaner, the SC-JE50S45 is easy to clean and wash. Comes with a 3 liter slurry tank.
Scarlett Citrus Juicer Rating
The design of these juicers allows you to squeeze only soft citrus fruits. More often nozzles are made of plastic - this does not allow grinding hard fruits and fruits with stones.
SC-JE50C06
Compact juicer with 25 W power and 700 ml juice capacity. The set includes two cone-shaped nozzles for different sizes of citrus fruits. To protect the nozzles from dust, there is a special cover. And thanks to rubber feet and a comfortable handle, working with the device is easy and comfortable. The laconic design of the SC-JE50C06 juicer will fit into the interior of any kitchen!
SC-JE50C07
An example of an inexpensive and good juicer. The device with small dimensions is easy to store, and pressing the nozzle will automatically turn on the spin cycle.
Anti-drip function keeps the table clean, rubber feet make work safe.
SC-JE50C08
This model is suitable even for a large family: the juice container has a volume of 1.2 liters. With two nozzles you can juice any citrus, and a protective cover prevents dust from entering these nozzles. Rubber feet and a comfortable handle make it comfortable to use. The compact SC-JE50C08 juicer fits into any kitchen interior.
Juicer maintenance
For a long service life of the juicer, follow the recommendations:
● After use, let the appliance stand for 10-15 minutes: let the engine cool down. This will preserve the performance of the motor and the entire device.
● Clean the sieve from the cake inside and out. The motor unit cannot be washed under water - wipe it with a damp cloth and dry it.
● Clean the plastic parts of the appliance with warm water and normal dishwashing detergents.
● Store the instrument assembled in a cool and dry place.
