If you're looking to get a healthy dose of fruits and vegetables, but don't want to spend all your time chopping, juicing machines are the very thing. In this article, we'll explore five different machines on the market today so that you can make an informed decision before purchasing. We'll also give you a breakdown of what we considered when ranking these models: ease of use, longevity and durability, nutritional value.
Fruit juicers in particular can be very expensive, so it pays to know what's available below the premium level. We'll focus on machines for home use, but these can still be used by professionals who have large commercial kitchens or catering companies that require a lot of produce.
5 great models in [order from best to least]:
1. Breville BJE510XL JEFR centrifugal juice extractor: $220.
2. Omega J8006: $200-$300.
3. KitchenAid K5SS 5 Speed Food Processor: $150-$450.
4. KitchenAid KSM450ER 3-Speed Commercial Food Processor: $200-$300.
5. Kenwood EF-3EX Deluxe Extractor: $130 -$170 (very cheap).
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Fruit and vegetable juices are a great way to start the day, but home juicers vary greatly in function, quality and price. We've reviewed the best of them here to help you decide which one suits you best.
5 Juicers to consider:
1. Breville BJE510XL JEFR centrifugal juice extractor: $220.
The Breville BJE510XL is a great entry level machine. It’s easy to use and comes with an array of useful accessories including:
-A juice cup with froth separator.
-A 1 litre juice jug.
-A large pulp container.
What we like the most about the Breville is that it’s very easy to use and clean.
TIP: The pulp collected in the pulp container can be used as vegetable stock.
2. Omega J8006: $200-$300.
The Omega J8006 is a great machine; it operates at a maximum speed of 13,000 RPM and has a dual-stage juicing system. What this means is that the juice comes out dry and non-clogged.
-Juice yield: 10-12% less than other juicers.
What we like the most about the Omega is that it’s easy to clean and assemble/disassemble and it comes with a 5 year warranty.
TIP: Don’t forget to buy a cleaning brush to make cleaning easier.
3. KitchenAid K5SS 5 Speed Food Processor: $150-$450.
The KitchenAid K5SS is a great home food processor that’s perfect for making healthy soups, dips and sauces as well as chopping nuts and grating cheese.
-Gives you fast and efficient kitchen performance.
What we like the most about this model is that it’s safe to use, easy to clean and comes with a 3 year warranty.
4. KitchenAid KSM450ER 3-Speed Commercial Food Processor: $200-$300.
The KitchenAid KSM450ER is a great machine for commercial use. It has a large capacity and works really fast, making it able to tackle commercial-sized food processing tasks.
-With 10 speeds ranging from 5500 rpm to 22000 rpm.
What we like the most about the KitchenAid KSM450ER is that it’s easy to clean, comes with a large feed chute and has stainless steel blades that are very sharp.
5. Kenwood EF-3EX Deluxe Extractor: $130 -$170 (very cheap).
The Kenwood EF-3EX is a great entry level extractor. It’s really easy to use and easy to clean, which makes it perfect for amateur home users. It comes with a two year warranty.
What we like the most about the Kenwood is that it’s really cheap and it’s also very easy to use and clean.
TIP: When in use, always make sure that the machine is upright and not on its side due to the risk of mechanical damage that may occur if it falls over.
What’s your favorite fruit or vegetable juicing machine? Send us a comment below.
If you're looking to get a healthy dose of fruits and vegetables, but don't want to spend all your time chopping, juicing machines are the very thing. In this article, we'll explore five different machines on the market today so that you can make an informed decision before purchasing.
What we like the most about the Kenwood is that it’s really easy to use and assemble, comes with a two year warranty and isn’t very noisy.
Conclusion
Let us end this article with a lot of useful information, tips and tricks to follow if you want to use your juicer in the best possible way.
1. Always remember to rinse all produce at least twice before putting them into the machine.
2. Don’t overload your machine with too many items at once. It’s always better to leave some room in the machine for more item!
3. Always make sure that the produce is submerged in cold water, and then put it in cold water before turning on the machine. This will produce a more nutritious juice with less oxidation than when you put the produce in warm water and start it up right away.
4. Don’t put very large items into the machine in one go. The issue is that it might jam up your machine, so we recommend putting smaller items in first, like fruits and vegetables
5. Always mix produce with water before being put into the machine, this way you get a healthier juice.
6. If you want to stop the juicer sooner, don’t hold down the lever for more than 30 seconds at a time otherwise it can damage your motor.
7. Always clean your juicer as soon as you finish using it, to avoid any bacteria or mold growth.
Good luck with your kitchen and juicing machine, we hope you’ll be faithful to the juice diet!
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