If you are serious about juicing, you will have to find a juicer machine that works best for you. Keep in mind that you will be using the juicer at least once a day. The product you choose must provide value for your money. It does not have to be the cheapest or the most expensive. However, you must be able to use the juicing machine and it should function the way you expect it to.
Types of Juicer Machines
Basically, there are two types of juicers: masticating and centrifugal.
Centrifugal juicing machines are the most popular and they separate the juice from the fiber using a grater and a spinning action. Centrifugal force caused by the high speed spinning action pushes the pulp or fiber against a fine strainer and squeezes out the juice. The juicer’s motor can spin at 3,600 RPM up to 14,000 RPM.
A masticating juicer machine works at low RPM and masticates or chews the food to squeeze out the liquid through a screen. Masticating juicers can be used to juice leafy greens such as spinach, parsley, and wheat grass. Many centrifugal juicers cannot be used to juice vegetables that contain leafy greens. A quality masticating juicer can usually extract more juice than a centrifugal juicer machine.
High RPM centrifugal juicing machines work faster but expose the juice to air and cause frothing. Oxygen in the air oxidizes the juice and destroys some of the nutrients. On the other hand, low RPM masticating juicers do not expose the juice to air. The fruit and vegetable juices produced are fresher and tastier. More of the nutrients are preserved in the juice.
Juicer Machine Buying Tips
When buying a juicer machine, you should consider the value and not the cost. Buying a cheap product that you end up not using is a waste of money. When shopping for the right juicer, make sure it is easy to operate. You should be able to juice your fruits and vegetables in a reasonable amount of time. Find a juicer that requires minimal preparation of your raw produce, such as peeling and pre-slicing.
The juicer should be relatively easy to clean. A machine with lots of nooks and crannies make cleanup harder. If cleaning is too much of a hassle, the juicer will end up sitting on the shelf gathering dust.
Look for a juicer machine with a powerful motor and a good warranty. Stay away from cheap machines with a warranty that’s less than a year. These models will not be able to handle some juicing recipes, especially those that contain leafy green vegetables. The juicing machine should also be able to extract the fruit and vegetable juices effectively.