Juicers Buying Guide

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Contents

1 Types of Juicers
2 Features to Consider
3 Major Manufacturers
4 Related Products
5 External Links

Juicers

Who can deny the amazing taste of fresh squeezed juice? Sunday mornings with fresh juice for many people is just a dream but you can make it a reality with a juicer

. When it comes to purchasing one it's important to buy the correct juicer for your needs. If you are going to make juice often, it's best to pick a high end and durable juicer. If you are only going to use the juicer for occassional use you may not want to spend the money on a machine with needless features.

Types of Juicers

Citrus Juicers

Electric citrus juicers work pretty much the same way as old-fashioned reamer-style juicers.
Less expensive than other juicers.
Only useful with citrus fruits.
Pretty much any model will do.

Centrifugal Juicers

Chop and spin produce, extracting juice by using physics.
Fine for all types of fruits and vegetables.
Be sure it has at least a 1 year warranty.
A centrifugal-ejection machine will also eject the (hopefully dry) pulp and therefore requires less cleaning.

Extractors/Masticators

Mash all types of produce to a paste, which is pushed through a screen.
Yield the most juice for a given amount of produce.
Tend to be expensive.

Manual Juicers

Build upper body strength while making delicious juices.
Not practical for hard vegetables.
They take up a lot of counter space and don't fit well in cabinets, but they make a statement.

Wheatgrass Juicers

Specially built to extract the juice from wheatgrass.
Comes in either manual or electric versions.
Can help improve your health with a daily dose of this healthy treat.

Features to Consider

There are many things you should consider in determining which juicer is best for you.

Pulp Facts

Some people like their juice with lots of pulp, some like their juice 100% pulp-free. If you are particular about particulates, make sure to get a juicer with adjustable pulp levels.
Look for models that offer automatic pulp ejection so you can juice away without having to stop to remove the pulp.

How Much Juice for your Juice?

The more powerful a juicer, the better equipped it is to handle large quantities of produce or hard vegetables like carrots.

Warranty Information

If you are a hard-core juicer and like to throw all manner of things into your breakfast juice, consider getting a juicer with a good, long warranty. You might just need it!
Be sure to check the terms of the warranty. Some cover the blade and the motor for different lengths of time.

Odds and Ends

Capacity should, of course, figure into your decision.
Is it easy to clean?
Does it have a see-through chamber?
Do you need a juicer, or will a food processor with a special attachment work for you?
On the other hand, do you want a juicer that can also function as a pasta extruder, nut butter grinder or soy milk extruder? All this and more is possible with certain models.