JUICER BUYING GUIDE

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What to Look for in a Juicer

The 8 most important features to look for in a juicer are:

1. Easy to Use
   Pick a juicer that is known for being easy to use and easy to clean. Truth is, no juicers are easy to clean, but some are definitely easier to clean than others. If the parts can go in a dishwasher, that’s a plus. If your juicer is easy to put back together after washing, that’s another plus.
2. Value
   You get what you pay for when it comes to juicers. Less expensive juicers tend to yield less juice which will actually cost you more in the long run since you’ll have to buy more produce to get enough juice into your glass. On the other hand, you don’t need to go out and spend an arm and a leg for a top-of-the-line juicer. For most of us, something in the middle around $100 to $150 is just about right.
3. High Juice Yield, Dry Pulp
   Efficiency is key. An efficient juicer produces drier pulp which means that most of the juice (and all its nutrients and enzymes) have been squeezed out for you to drink. If your pulp is wet and heavy then the juicer is not doing its job well. You can always re-juice your pulp by running it through the juicer again, but a good quality juicer will save you this added step.
4. Pulp Ejection
   Some juicers collect the pulp in an internal basket while others eject the pulp outside of the machine into a bowl or a pulp collector that is specifically sized for the juicer. We recommend purchasing a juicer that ejects the pulp externally– this allows you to make larger quantities of juice without having to take extra time to stop your juicer, open it up, and empty the basket.
5. Multiple Speeds
   Having multiple speeds allows you to extract the most juice out of your produce. Slow speeds are good for juicing soft fruits, like grapes, and the high speed is better for firmer vegetables, like carrots and cucumbers.
6. Size of the Feeder Tube
   Cut your juicing time down by selecting a juicer with a wide feeder tube so most whole fruits and vegetables easily fit.
7. Storage and Cord Length
   Look for a model with a long cord to give you greater flexibility in where it can be placed on your counters when juicing. If you plan to store your juicer in your cabinets, make sure you select one that fits as they tend to take up room. A compact model is good for cabinet storage.
8. Juice Container
   Look for a model that has a juice container specifically sized for the juicer and with a cover that fits over the spout. Juicing can be messy but this will help eliminate the splashes.