How to choose the right juicer?

June 26, 2020

Until you figure it out. To choose a juicer , you first need to decide what exactly you want. You need it for the purpose and get acquainted with the range of modern products.

Nowadays, you can buy the following juicers for home use :

For citrus fruits - it can squeeze juice from oranges, tangerines, lemons, grapefruits. Suitable for soft citrus fruits. Can be electric or mechanical. Unfortunately, it is not distinguished by high power, but it is quite economical and simple.
Screw - This model allows you to squeeze juice from berries, peel the skin, and separate the seeds in a convenient way. These are quite rare, but practical models.
Stand-alone - used to process large quantities of fruit. Can work continuously for a long time. Characterized by high performance and power. Mainly represented on the market by domestic models.
Universal - suitable for hard and soft vegetables and fruits For making juice. Ideal for home use.

Main technical parameters

A list of technical specifications is provided in the description of each model, which will help you understand how to choose a universal or manual juicer .

The most important of the features:

Power ;
Rotation speed;
Separator type;
Volume;
Production material.

The capacity of a juicer determines its ability to process raw materials of different densities. The speed of rotation affects the quality and quantity of the resulting drink.

At high speeds, you can get a cleaner and lighter juice, but in smaller quantities. At low speeds, the volume of liquids will be larger, but the percentage of pulp will increase.

There are two types of separators in modern juicers:

Cylindrical - characterized by high performance, but even after short-term use, requires thorough cleaning.
Conical - has less efficiency, but does not require frequent cleaning.

The capacity of the juicer should be chosen based on your personal needs. For a large family or a friendly company, a capacious bowl is suitable. For individual use, it is better to choose an economical option with a compact format.

As for the materials used, plastic and steel are used. Steel is preferred because it does not rust, is long-lasting, and has increased strength.

Additional features

If you want to know how to choose a good juicer, first of all, pay attention to its functionality. Different models may have the following features and technological descriptions:

Electronic control system - ensures the correct setting of the desired mode;
A special large neck for preparing fruits and vegetables will avoid additional processing of raw materials;
Various nozzles expand the scope of the device;
Dispensers will help keep both the device and the workplace clean;
The ready-made juice containers included in the set eliminate the need to purchase additional containers.

For more information on juicer types , you can read our related blog post.

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