Selection of a juicer by its method of juicing

Different fruit and vegetable juicers use different methods of technology. Each of these different types of juicers has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. Your lifestyle habits will help determine which type of juicer is best for you. You can then go to our and shop for specific makes and models. But first you need to learn the types of juicers available.

kitchen blender

A common kitchen blender can make fruit and vegetable juice. However, kitchen blenders are not juicers because they do not break down the fiber and separate it from the liquid. So, you get a very thick liquid that many find unpleasant. To make a true liquid, you need to puree a fruit or vegetable and then squeeze it through a cheese cloth. That takes a long time and is inefficient. Most people give up on this idea pretty quickly.

citrus juicers

A citrus juicer is only for squeezing oranges, grapefruits, and other citrus fruits. They have the traditional cone cap and can be fully manual or motor assisted but manually controlled. On all models, it applies pressure on the fruit halves down into the cone. Major citrus juicers are made by Black & Decker, Cuisinart, Breville, and Metrokane.

centrifugal juicers

A centrifugal juicer grinds fruits and vegetables which are then spun at high speed to extract the juice by centrifugal force through the strainer. This type of juicer is often called an “extractor.” The pulp separates naturally and is expelled from the back. Centrifugal juicers are high-speed juicers that are very fast to operate, if time is a consideration. However, they tend to be somewhat less efficient at removing all the juice and there is usually some pulp in the juice, which some people prefer, while others don’t. Leaves a greater amount of very wet residue. Most of the low and mid-range juicers on the market use the centrifugal method. Some extractors require complete disassembly to clean, which can be a hassle. They are usually noisier than the better quality juicers, but tend to be the most popular due to their lower price. Leading centrifugal juicers are made by Breville, Hamilton Beach, Jack LaLanne, Waring, Acme, and Juiceman.

Masticating Juicers

With a masticating juicer, there is a single gear machine that uses blades that cut the fiber and cells in a spiral rotational motion that creates a paste that is then squeezed through a screen. You can remove the screen on some models to allow you to finely blend baby food foods. These juicers can grind seeds, nuts, grains, and dried fruits. You can also mix frozen fruit for frozen desserts. The residual pulp is somewhat moist. This provides much higher quality juice due to slower speeds that generate less heat than other types of juicers. Masticating juicers are considered to be better quality machines and the leading juicers are made by Omega and Champion.

Juicers Crushers

Crushing juicers work the same way as single gear masticating juicers, but are more powerful and use a slower but better dual gear method. These juicers are sometimes called “double gear” juicers. The double gear process is a slightly more efficient method that provides slightly more juice with finer fiber, vitamins, trace elements and enzymes in a richer colored juice. Crushing juicers are low-speed juicers that use technology that stops the oxidation process, improving storage quality and producing almost no foam. These are superior juicers that provide superior juices. Often used in institutions and fine restaurants, they are heavier, larger, and more expensive. This type of juicer is not for beginners. Manufacturers include Hippocrates, Kempo, Green Star, and Twin Health.