For the preparation of freshly squeezed juices, household juicers and an apple juicer are used. The various models of this household appliance can be divided into two types: for processing citrus fruits and for processing all types of fruits, berries and vegetables.
The universal juicer is a multifunctional household appliance like a juicer-press, which produces high-quality juice at home.
1 Types and principle of device
Universal devices can be classified as follows:
- household universal juicer,
- industrial universal juicer,
- screw model.
The usual unprofessional apparatus is designed to squeeze two or three glasses of juice. The time of continuous operation in such devices must be controlled (10-20 minutes) so that there is no load on the engine.
Industrial-type models have a more powerful engine that can cope with a large amount of raw materials and not overheat. In addition, professional models have the function of automatic cleaning of cake.
The universal screw juicer is of three types:
The manual model is a conventional meat grinder with a cone-shaped screw. The finished product is obtained by grinding raw materials and mechanical pushing the pulp to the sieve. Mechanical models make juice by pressure.
Now in the market of household goods are presented universal juicers made in Russia. Modern screw models are made with an electric motor built into the device. Thanks to him, you can get juice even from seeds and roots. One example is Scarlet's juicer.
Advantages and disadvantages. The advantages of universal devices include the possibility of processing a large amount of fruit and berry raw materials.
But there is a drawback: the cake remains in incredible quantities, which presents a certain difficulty with its disposal. Also, electric devices create noise during operation and are distinguished by impressive dimensions.
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Question 1. Which company is the best juicer?
A manufacturing company is a factor that, according to statistics, most often buyers first of all pay attention to. Among the most popular in Russia it is worth noting the following manufacturers of juicers:
- Philips as a recognized leader in the manufacture of small household appliances with a huge selection of products and excellent technical characteristics,
- Panasonic is a brand that has long been a symbol of reliability,
- Moulinex, which attracts so many with its original design and construction solutions with the consistently high quality of technology,
- Bosch is a brand that has long spoken about itself in all areas of its work, without exception,
- Tribest is a well-known American brand with production in South Korea, specializing in the manufacture of high-quality and reliable equipment for a healthy diet.
Question 2. What type of juicer is better to buy?
- centrifugal juicers are characterized by high performance, but in working with soft fruits they discard too wet cake,
- in the last few years, augers are in increasing demand because they
- work slower in comparison with centrifugal, due to which 95% of juice from any fruit (including soft fruits) is successfully squeezed,
- as components for the preparation of juice, you can use sprouted grains, leafy greens, which is not allowed by centrifugal aggregates,
- citrus is the most “highly specialized" machine for those who drink citrus juices very often, while others do not particularly favor it, because in the opposite case, you should consider purchasing a centrifugal combined model with a special nozzle with a citrus press.
Question 3. What kind of power juicer to choose?
Power is a fundamentally important indicator primarily for centrifugal juicers, since the centrifuge rotation speed directly depends on it, and, therefore, the quality of juice extraction. All equipment of this type can be divided into models up to 500 W, 500-1000 W and more than 1 kW. Moreover, the higher the power indicator, the greater the productivity of the equipment and the dryness of the cast meal. Due to their technological features, sufficient power for operation is 100-300 W for auger equipment, and from 25 W for citrus fruits, since they very easily “give off” juice.
Question 4. What is the most convenient juicer?
For any equipment, it is very important that it is convenient enough in work and maintenance, become an assistant in the house and does not cause unnecessary trouble. Of these comfortable options for juicers, I would like to highlight
- a tank for oilcake (the more it is planned to squeeze the juice at a time, the greater the volume is desirable),
- the presence of several speeds for the operation of centrifugal machines,
- wide gutter for serving fruit
- removable foam separator - nozzle that regulates the amount of pulp in the juice by changing the size of the slots,
- foam separator, which will allow you to get transparent juice immediately after extraction.
Based on the answers to these questions, we compiled our rating. In order to choose the best juicers for home from a variety of models and brands of equipment to form our own rating, we analyzed statistics, customer reviews, objective characteristics of the equipment and their prices. As a result, the results were obtained, brief information on which is tabulated.
2 Feature Overview
1. Bosch Juicers
- power - 700-1300 W as in a juicer Zhuravinka,
- several operating modes
- juice container - 1.25 - 1.5 l,
- tank for oilcake - up to 3 l like electric juicers.
There are 5 lines of these products on the Russian market. The versatile Bosch juicer features high performance and low cost. The devices have the function of automatic shutdown with the lid open and protection against unintentional switching on.
The centrifuge of the model of the MES10 series has a double DoubleAction sieve, which produces the extraction of raw materials in two stages. And also this model has a special compartment for elongated fruits (carrots, zucchini).
The loading pallet, in addition to the main function, performs the function of a lid. Bosch universal juicers can be bought for 3 499 - 9 980 rubles. The manual screw juicer costs the same amount.
2. Brown Juicers
- power - 240 - 1000 W,
- several operating modes
- juice container - 0.5 - 1.25 l,
- tank for cake - up to 2 liters as in a garden juicer Belarus.
Household juice pressing devices presented by this company have three types of power: MP series - 240 W, Tribute series - 600 W, Multiquick series - from 800 to 100 W. The case of models is made of high-strength plastic, stainless steel, or a combination thereof.
The drop-stop function prevents the juice from flowing out after work. The quick spin function allows you to get a glass of the finished product 15 seconds after switching on.
High security system blocks the operation of the device in any emergency situation. You can buy a universal juicer at a price of 4,320 to 7,279 rubles. Philips juicers cost the same.
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2.1 Choosing the best
1. First of all, the power indicator is important. The processing speed of the fruits and the quality of the extraction depend on it. For a large volume of raw materials, you need a professional universal juicer, which can work almost continuously.
But if you do not plan to harvest juice in large volumes, you should give preference to devices with low power - from 220 to 600 watts.
2. The best universal juicers have two or more rotational speeds. What does it give? For spinning soft fruits, a low speed of revolutions is suitable, and for hard fruits - the maximum.
If you squeeze the berries at high speeds, there will be an excessive consumption of energy. And solid fruits at a low speed of rotation cannot be processed efficiently.
3. How to choose a universal juicer so as not to cut the fruit into slices? Pay attention to the neck shape and feed tray.
There are round and oval necks, of which the first is preferable. If you process a large volume of products, you do not have to cut them into pieces before sending them to the spin cycle. Whole fruits are easily placed in the round neck.
4. Which universal juicer is better - with a conical or cylindrical shape of a separator? In devices with a cylindrical separator, there is no function of pulp rejection, but the output produces a larger volume of the finished product.
Devices with a conical separator automatically discard the cake, making work easier: you do not have to constantly clean the mesh.
5. The container for the finished product may be built-in or stand-alone. But there is one feature in the design of the container - the function of separating the foam. Make sure she is present.
6. How to choose a universal juicer? It must be safe for health. Please note: the centrifuge mesh must be made of stainless steel and have a sufficient number of through holes.
7. Pay attention to the equipment of the device with nozzles. This creates added convenience when working. The package includes:
- citrus cone,
- fruit grater,
- nozzles of various shapes for certain types of fruits,
- pusher for raw materials.
In addition, the “drop-stop” option, the reverse function and the optional strainer cleaning system may be included in the package. The price of a universal juicer with additional functionality is more expensive, but it is worth paying for it.
8. Now you should consider the necessary "little things":
- rubber feet for stability,
- compartment for storing the power cord,
- convenient shape of the spout for draining juice
- case material.
2.2 Reviews
Svetlana, 43 years old (Kirov):
“I have long wanted to buy a juicer, but I did not know which one to choose. A friend said that the best is a universal Braun J 700 juicer with a power of 1000 watts. High power allows you to cope with carrots and beets.
The machine is easily disassembled and cleaned, rubber feet do not slip on the table. The device works quietly, does not cause trouble. The only drawback is that it turns out wet from citrus meal. Pear juice - only with pulp, grape juice - the most low-quality. "
Irina, 29 years old (Severodvinsk):
“I have a Philips HR universal juicer making juice for three years. The device operates quietly, which is very pleasing to the neighbors. The juicer can be quickly disassembled and washed, rubber legs give stability during operation.
But there are also disadvantages. Firstly, a lot of wet cake, especially from apples. Secondly, you constantly have to clean the sieve. Thirdly, it takes up a lot of space. But this is a good universal juicer - reviews about it can only be excellent! I recommend to everyone".
Mistake 1: choose a narrow-neck auger juicer for apple harvest
Of course, if you have one stunted apple tree, then slowly, but surely you can do it. Or if you have a lot of time and patience. But in general - screw juicers work slowly and are not so often with large loading necks (although recently they began to appear). For fast processing of buckets and buckets of apples, a sufficiently powerful centrifugal (centrifugal, ordinary) model with a rated power of at least 250 W and a loading neck of the “whole apple” format is needed: most often it is 6.5–7.5 cm in diameter, but it happens 8 and even 9 cm.
If you are satisfied that things will go slowly, then you can choose a screw model, but always with a large loading neck, for example, like the Kuvings Whole Slow Juicer Chef CS600, Kitfort KT-1102, etc.
Neck for the whole apple
Mistake 2: choose a centrifuge juicer for processing berries and soft fruits
If you want to squeeze juice from currants, strawberries, gooseberries, peaches, watermelon, grapes, tomatoes, kiwi fruits with loose structure or berries with small stones, then steel mesh filters of a centrifuge juicer will instantly clog. Do not look that most models have a low speed “for soft fruits”, all the same the cake will be wet, and the amount of squeezed juice will be very small. For such types of products, it is the screw juicer that is suitable for squeezing fruits and berries with a screw rather than a knife. The juice will be maximum, and the cake will be dry, in the juice there will be quite a lot of useful pulp (this is fiber).
Screw juicers are universal: you can squeeze grapes directly with seeds
Error 3: do not take into account the time that the juicer can work without interruption
For screw juicers, the maximum “work shift” time is from several tens of minutes to several hours, for centrifugal (ordinary, centrifugal) - rarely more than 10 minutes, or even 5–7. Then the juicer should be allowed to rest. It is for this reason that many experts consider screw juicers to be procurement experts, but this is only partially true (see the first mistake).
Mistake 4: buying a centrifugal juicer without protecting the engine from overheating
If the instructions say that after five minutes of operation, the juicer must be turned off to allow it to cool, you can take this into account, but you are unlikely to look at the clock when working with it. In high-quality devices, automatic protection against overheating should be triggered: when the critical temperature is reached, the circuit simply opens - and that's all, it's not your concern. In cheap juicers, motors burn out easily, precisely because they are powerful and not protected.
Mistake 5: to consider high power as the main sign of quality juicer
For example, screw juicers squeeze almost dry, while they have low-power engines (about 150 W) with a small (about 80–120) revolutions per minute. But they can work for hours without a break and do it very quietly, and the auger crushes the fruits and berries leisurely, but with high quality. If we are talking about a centrifugal juicer, then you need to understand that some manufacturers indicate the maximum power of the model (when the engine is locked), and some indicate the working, nominal, and this may well be 200–250 W, and not 1000–1200 W.
Large Neck Auger Juicer
Mistake 6: chasing high speeds
When buying a centrifuge (regular) juicer, it is better to look at the speed of rotation. From 8,000 to 10,000 per minute is quite normal. Less - will work slower and consume a lot of electricity, more - not much faster (because you still need time to filter and eject the pulp), and also high energy consumption. But it looks spectacular when they write that the engine rotates at a speed of 15,000 rpm.
Error 7: buy a juicer without automatically ejecting the meal in a container
There are models in which waste remains in the separator, or the pulp container is “built-in” into the body, like Philips HR1869 / 30. Such devices, after preparing several glasses of juice, have to be disassembled and cleaned. If you need juice for breakfast, then this is not scary, but if you need to process buckets of apples, then you are tormented.
Best Home Juicer Kitfort KT-1104
- leakage protection,
- whole fruits can be loaded,
- automatic ejection of pulp.
In the first place among the best juicers for the home was the Kitfort KT-1104 model with a screw working principle. The power of the device (240 W) provides rotation of the screws at a speed of 60–70 rpm. The material of the grinding nozzles is ultra-strong plastic, the filters are stainless steel.
Silicone nozzle prevents leakage. Transparent tank allows you to monitor the process. The juice enters the glass supplied with the juicer. The squeezed juice is of high quality; it is practically not a drop contained in the cake.The kit includes nozzles for making mashed potatoes or smoothies.
Low noise during operation. Continuous work time - 30 minutes. The design is easy to clean, assembled and disassembled. The model is equipped with anti-slip silicone legs.
The juicer can be suitable for families with children and those who monitor their health.
The best inexpensive juicer REDMOND RJ-930S
- juice yield - 85% by weight of the product,
- included loading tray, glass, brush for cleaning,
- 3 protection functions.
The leader in the ranking of low-cost juicers is Redmond RJ-930S, which will provide healthy and tasty freshly squeezed juices at any time of the year. The screw shaft presses squeezed products powerfully through the mesh, releasing juice, the volume of which is at least 85% of the initial fruit mass.
Spin occurs without heating, which contributes to greater conservation of vitamins and trace elements. Useful substances are better preserved by 50% than when using a centrifugal electric juicer. Juice with minimal waste is equally well squeezed from fruits, berries and vegetables of any hardness.
There is a valve on the body that closes the outlet to prevent the beverage from draining while pouring the finished juice from the glass.
Reliably stands on the working surface of the table thanks to the rubberized legs. Additional safety is ensured by the presence of a protection function - the device cannot be turned on if not assembled correctly. There is protection against overheating. The blockage is cleared by turning on the reverse function. The auger will start the reverse movement, and solid products will be in the loading hole.
If you need a budget juicer for every day, this model can become a reliable assistant.
Vs:
- on soft fruits, the performance and quality of the juice drops.
The best inexpensive juicer REDMOND RJ-930S
- juice yield - 85% by weight of the product,
- included loading tray, glass, brush for cleaning,
- 3 protection functions.
The leader in the ranking of low-cost juicers is Redmond RJ-930S, which will provide healthy and tasty freshly squeezed juices at any time of the year. The screw shaft presses squeezed products powerfully through the mesh, releasing juice, the volume of which is at least 85% of the initial fruit mass.
Spin occurs without heating, which contributes to greater conservation of vitamins and trace elements. Useful substances are better preserved by 50% than when using a centrifugal electric juicer. Juice with minimal waste is equally well squeezed from fruits, berries and vegetables of any hardness.
There is a valve on the body that closes the outlet to prevent the beverage from draining while pouring the finished juice from the glass.
Reliably stands on the working surface of the table thanks to the rubberized legs. Additional safety is ensured by the presence of a protection function - the device cannot be turned on if not assembled correctly. There is protection against overheating. The blockage is cleared by turning on the reverse function. The auger will start the reverse movement, and solid products will be in the loading hole.
If you need a budget juicer for every day, this model can become a reliable assistant.
Reviews
Good complete set of the device and triple protection: from overheating, overload and switching on during incorrect assembly. But the size of the product loading hole is small.
- sustainable
- reverse function
- cord 1.2 m long.
Vs:
- small loading hole.
Best Citrus Juicer Bosch MCP3000 / 3500
- optimal for citrus fruits,
- volumetric tank
- easy to clean.
The Bosch MCP3000 / 3500 juicer is a compact but powerful device for producing fresh citrus fruit juice. The best citrus juice squeezer of our rating has a built-in 800 ml juice bowl, which is enough for 4 people. There is an indicator of the level of juice.
The squeeze cone is able to move reversely, which provides a more thorough spin. The case of the juicer is made of high quality plastic. For convenience of storage there is a compartment for a power cord.
It is very easy to clean both manually and in the dishwasher.
This juicer is suitable for lovers of citrus drinks, as well as for chefs who use orange, grapefruit and lemon juices to prepare various dishes and for baking.
The best juice extractor for carrots, beets and other grated vegetables Penzmash SVPR-201 Salute
- power 400 W
- juice is served immediately in a glass,
- increased productivity.
The engine of the Penzmash SVPR-201 juice extractor Salute rotates at a speed of 1380 rpm. Effectively squeezes solid fruits and vegetables at home in a centrifugal manner. Suitable for pumpkin, for potato, for parsley, for hard vegetables. The products are crushed, subsequent centrifugation extracts the juice from the puree. There is no need to pre-cut products and remove core from them. Due to its power and the quality of the extraction, it topped the rating of the best juicers for carrots and beets, for grated vegetables.
The casing is made of high strength plastic, the centrifuge mesh is stainless steel.
The device is equipped with a juice supply system. High productivity: in 30–40 minutes of uninterrupted operation, the actual yield of the drink is 10 liters.
A good, powerful and high-performance juicer can suit gardeners. It will cope with any crop and provide a large family with delicious, healthy drinks.
How to choose a fruit and vegetable juicer
Before choosing a juicer, experts recommend taking into account several parameters:
- What are the devices
Leading manufacturing companies produce several types: centrifugal, screw, for citrus and combined. Which juicer is better: auger or centrifugal? An understanding of the characteristics of each type will help to make a decision. Modern models of centrifugal type squeeze juice well and are considered the most powerful, but the sieve will often have to be washed, it accumulates waste with dry meal. When processing citrus fruits, you will have to lay slices peeled. Screws cook well sorbets, smoothies, fresh juices, juices with pulp, but are inferior in speed to other models. Models for citrus fruits will not be able to squeeze juice from apples, berries, cucumbers, etc. Combined devices combine all previous types of devices and are equipped with interchangeable nozzles. There is no rotary juicer, so you can call any device with an engine. - Power
Performance, spin quality and the type of products that can be processed depend on this parameter. For a small family, a household juicer with a capacity of 200-300 watts is enough. For cottages and at home, augers are better suited, but for a large number it is difficult to find a more powerful juicer than a centrifugal one. - Juice tank
According to this characteristic, all devices can be divided into 2 types: with a built-in and separate tank, for example, a glass. Only the cones for citrus fruits have a built-in reservoir and, if broken, they will have to change the device. Other models drain juice through the spout.
How to choose a juicer for fruits and vegetables? First of all, you will have to focus on stiffness and type of pulp. There is a special variety for citrus fruits. For apples, cucumbers, carrots, beets, it is better to buy centrifugal (for large volumes) or auger. For peaches, pears, tomatoes, screw models will be a good choice.
When deciding which juicer is best for the home, you need to compare tests, specifications, whether there is self-cleaning, other functions, reviews and prices. In reviews, users often share their impressions and warn about the shortcomings of a particular juicer.
