A juicer is a machine that extract the juices from fruits and vegetables.
One of the oldest designs of juicers is the centrifugal juicer. It grates or shreds the fruit while holding the pulp in the machine. The fruit is put in the top of the machine, then pushed through a chute and is shredded. Juice is released during the shredding process. A centrifugal ejection juicer operates similarly except it has a slanted basket contained within the unit. This allows the unit to eject the pulp out of the machine, so there is no need to stop the juicer to empty the pulp. A masticating juicer grates, masticates(chews) and then presses the pulp to get the maximum of juice from the pulp. This juicer requires some physical strength to use. A manual press juicer uses shredding and then pressure to get juice from the fruit. This type of juicer is best used with soft, juicy fruits. single auger juicers and dual stage single auger juicers crush the fruit. http://www.discountjuicers.com/bestjuicer.html
Buying Guide
When buying a juicer, ask if you can see it in action. A number of factors should be taken into consideration including noise, juice output, juice quality, ease of cleanup and type of juicer.http://www.discountjuicers.com/compare.html
Cleaning is a factor to consider, as juicers are often constructed with grids and spouts that can be hard to get into. Take the juicer apart and see what parts will be in contact with the juice and processed fruit.
Citrus juicers can only be used for citrus fruits while extraction juicers can be used with any fruit or vegetable. http://www.discountjuicers.com/citrus.html Extraction juicers can be quite strong with some capable of juicing a slice of watermelon, rind and all. It is recommended that you get to know the juicer's capabilities before you buy it.
As with any appliance, check the length and coverage of the warranty. Although a good warranty machine may cost more it will save you money in the long run.
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Juicers
This video describes and compares some of the many juicers on the market. A juicer is a kitchen appliance that squeezes juice from fresh fruit. There are a variety of juicers on the market with a large range in prices. Many people use a juicer for a better quality of juice while others use it for health benefits.
Juicer Recipes
- Mercola.com: Juicing: Your Key to Radiant Health
- Champion Juicer: Juicer Recipes
- Harvest Essentials: Juicer Recipes
- LifeTips: Juicer Recipes
- Happy Juicer: Juicer Recipes
References
Fast Facts
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Common uses
Squeezing and extracting juices from fruits and vegetables
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Price range
$3 to over $400
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Fact:
Drink vegetable juice within 15 minutes of juicing
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Fact:
Juice lacks the fiber in fruit
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Fact:
Manual and electric available
