How do I know which Juicer to Buy?
The benefits of juicing:
Juicing fresh fruits and vegetables is the best source of vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. The juice of fresh fruits, vegetables or wheatgrass offers you a combination of nutrients that work together to nourish your body and enhance your health.
We suggest thinking about a few key things when planning to purchase a juicer:
1. What kinds of fruits or vegetables do I want to juice i.e. hard, soft, wheatgrass?
2. What quality and yield of juice do I want i.e. more nutrients and enzymes?
3. Is the juicer easy to use and clean?
4. How much money do I want to spend?
One of the first things to consider before buying a juicer is what do you want to juice. It is important to know that there are primarily 3 different categories of juicers: Citrus Juicers, Fruit and Vegetable Juicers, and Wheatgrass (leafy greans) Juicers. Most juicers will not juice everything well, but will specialize in juicing one thing. You will not find one single juicer that is the best for all 3 categories of juicers. It is best to pick which category you most want, then narrow down your choices from there.
Secondly, another important thing to consider is the quality of juice a juicer produces. The juice quality depends on the amount of heat that is generated to extract the juice. The more heat that is used, the less nutrients and enzymes are preserved. This also means it has a shorter shelf life. Usually, super fast juicers are not the best at preserving the most nutrients. This is not to say that a fast juicer will yield juice with no nutrients, just a lower amount. Most juicers that produce less heat will operate slower, but will preserve more nutrients and enzymes. If the preservation of nutrients is most important to you, consider the Omega 8003/8005 Nutrition Center Juicer, Tribest Green Star Juicers, Marathon Super Angel Juicers or the Samson Juicers.
Another important thing to consider is the ease of use of a juicer. This includes everything from prep time to operation to clean up. Some juicers are more difficult to use than others and require more prep time due to the chute size which may require the produce be cut into to small pieces, are more difficult to operate and take longer to clean. If you are looking for quick prep time, ease of use and clean up, Breville Juicers are great models to consider. The large feed chute means you do not have to cut up all the produce you want to juice beforehand. Always keep in mind that every juicer will require cleaning, but some will require more than others.
Lastly, the amount of money to spend on a juicer should also be a factor. Please look at our top reviewed juicers to help make more informed decision on which juicer will give you the most for your money.
Best Juicers
The OMEGA JUICERS are are top choices for many. They are tops with customer satisfaction and have everything from citrus juicers to multi-use juicers that do everything from juicing to making nut butters.
- The Omega 4000 juicer is very popular because it juices hard produce (i.e. apples and carrots) very well and has a built in pulp ejector. The built in pulp ejector makes it easier to juice for longer periods and to produce more juice at a time. It is also easier to clean than the Omega 1000 and Omega 9000 juicers.
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- The Omega 8003 and 8005 juicers are tops in juicing wheatgrass and other leafy greens. It is also pretty good and juicing soft and hard produce. The added bonus with these juicers is that you can make everything from sorbet to baby food to pasta. These juicers are great options if keeping the most nutrients is your primary goal. They have low rpms which generate less heat which means your juice will maintain the most nutrients and enzymes. The downside is that this juicer is slower and the feeding chute will require most produce to be cut prior to juicing. The Omega 8005 juicer is a top choice amongst juicing consumers. See our top juicer picks for more information.
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- The Omega 1000, 9000 and O2 juicers are all centrifugal juicers that specialize in juicing hard produce. The 9000 juicer has a stainless steel top and is more durable than the 1000 juicer. The Omega O2 juicer is the compact version of the Omega 9000 juicer. It is smaller with all the power of its larger counterpart. This juicer is an excellent choice for people who do not have a lot of counter space or for people who like to travel with their juicer. These juicers do not have pulp ejectors so it is recommended to use filters to make clean up easier.
The BREVILLE JUICERS are also excellent juicers that are easy to use, clean (dishwasher safe parts) and reasonably priced. They have large 3 inch feed chute which means some whole fruits and vegetables can be juiced without cutting beforehand. This means your prep time will be a lot shorter. They also have automatic pulp ejection which means you don't have to stop and clean out the pulp in the middle of juicing.
- Breville has 2 very popular juicers. The Breville JE95XL Juice Fountain Plus juicer is the mid range juicer that has a dual speed motor and 850 watts. The high speed allows you to juice hard fruits and vegetables while the low speed is great for soft fruits and leafy green vegetables. The Breville 800JEXL Juice Fountain juicer is the elite model. It is more pricey, but worth every cent. It also has two speeds and can juce 8oz of juice in only 5 seconds. It differs from its JE95XL counterpart in that it has 1000 watts of power and a die cast metal body. The Breville 800 JEXL is also a top choice amongst users.
The CHAMPION JUICER is a high quality favorite. The champion juicer is great for juicing wheatgrass and other green leafy vegetables. It also does a good job on juicing hard fruits and vegetables. The versatility of the Champion juicer also allows you to make soups and frozen deserts. It also has an optional grain mill attachment if you like to make your own bread. The champion juicer is pretty easy to clean and comes in 4 different colors. It does have a smaller feed chute so in some cases you will need to cut your produce into smaller pieces.
The WARING PRO JUICER JEX328 is a centrifugal juicer that is great for juicing hard fruits and vegetables. It has a basket that keeps spinning even after it is turned off allowing juice to still be released. This spinning action makes the pulp super dry and easy to remove and clean. That is why this juicer has been voted the best basic juicer. The Waring Pro juicer is great for smaller countertops and is quieter than some of its competitors. The only downside is that the fast spinning of the basket can cause the juicer to "walk" around the counter.
*The JACK LALANNE POWER JUICER is a popular fruit and vegetable juicer just like the Breville Juicers. The Jack Lalanne Juicer also has a large feeding chute, operates quietly and produces a decent amount of juice. The difference between the Jack LaLanne Juicer and the Breville juicers is that the motor is only 250 watts compared to up to 1000 watts in the Breville juicers and it also is made entirely of plastic which means it stains easily. The Jack LaLanne is great at juicing fresh hard produce, but you will find that cleaning the basket is difficult and time consuming. We believe that the Breville juicers ar a better buy for the money.
We have a large selection of juicers to choose from that will meet your juicing needs.
*The Jack LaLanne power Juicer is for comparative purposes only. FruitVegetableJuicers.com does not sell the Jack LaLanne power juicer.
Different categories for juicers:
Pros:
1. Quickest way to prepare juice.
2. Less expensive then masticating or gear juicers.
3. Larger chute means less prep time because fruits and vegetables don’t have to be cut into as many small pieces.
4. Citrus fruits need to be peeled.
Cons:
1. The heat from the rapid speed reduces the shelf life of the juice that is produced.
2. Does not produce the same quality of juice high in enzymes and nutrients as masticating or gear juicers.
3. The high speeds needed to create the centrifuge mean these juicers can be noisy.
4. Not suited to juice wheatgrass or other leafy greens at a very high speed. Although quick, these types of juicers can be noisy and will not produce the highest quality of juice as their counterparts.
5. Cannot juice some hard vegetables.
Multi-Use Juicers: Masticating juicers and single / twin gear juicers are slightly slower than the centrifugal machines. The most versatile of juicers, these juicers are of the highest quality. A masticating juicer chews the produce to extract the juice and a single / twin gear juicer cuts, crushes then presses the produce to extract juice. Both produce juice that contains more fiber and enzymes than the centrifugal machines. Champion Heavy Duty Commercial Juicer, the Samson Ultra Juicer, Green Star Green Power Gold Juicer and the Omega 8003 Juicer.
Pros:
1. Lower speeds produce higher quality of juice rich in nutrients.
2. Juice produced has a longer shelf life.
3. More versatile can be used to make baby food, sauces and sorbets and even some nut butters.
4. Great results when juicing wheatgrass and leafy green vegetables.
Cons:
1. More expensive than centrifugal juicers.
2. Takes longer time to juice due to smaller feeding chute/chamber.
3. Not as proficient at juicing some soft fruits and vegetables; can cause clogging.
4. Takes longer to clean.
Pros:
1. Wheatgrass has many health benefits due to the high level of chlorophyll.
2. Boosts energy levels.
3. Cleanses the blood.
4. Naturally aids weight loss by increasing blood circulation, metabolism and the body's digestion.
Cons:
1. Cannot juice all kinds of fruits and vegetables.
