Factors to Consider When Buying a Power Juicer

By Tyler Howarth

There are so many juicing machines available it is difficult to choose a suitable one. I initially became aware of the juicing when I purchased a Jack Lalanne Power Juicer. A lot of people frequently buy a juicer that is unsuitable for their requirements. Prior to going out and looking for a juicing machine it is first important to decide what types of food you wish to juice. To make the right decision it is important to understand the salient points between the different juicers such as those for fruit and wheat grass. I would advise making a list of the main points you want prior to going out and shopping

There are a lot of different juicers available in the shops. It can be confusing trying to decide between a centrifugal juicer, a masticating machine, and a twin gear appliance. The cheapest appliances are the centrifugal juicers which are the most often found in the shops. Due to their high speed they are particularly suitable for processing vegetables and fruit.

They are, however, unsuitable for foods like spinach, wheat grass and lettuce. To prevent any of the juice going to waste it is frequently advised to buy a single or twin blade machine. For these varieties, special designs of juicers are available. An auger juicer such as the Miracle MJ 500 is one example of a suitable machine for this function. They contain no aluminium parts, are easy to assemble, disassemble and operate and are usually cheaper. The low speed units, such as masticating juicers, produce less oxidation of the fruit juice and, therefore, make a higher quality juice.

It is of importance to check the guarantee on offer before purchasing your juicer. A guarantee of 5 to 10 years is often available on most quality juicers. As the cutting blade wears out roughly after two to four months of usage, proper checks should be performed before any purchasing. It is important to consider the percentage yield that the juicer produces because this factor determines the output. There should be a lot less waste and more of the juice in the final product. Fruit juice can often be damaged by the oxidation from the heat from a high power motor. I would advise looking for a machine with a power output of about 420 watts.

A machine such as the Jack Lalanne Power Fruit Juicer is often a better buy than a non branded machine. This is because, spares and replacement parts are often easier to find.

An added benefit of the modern appliances is they can be used for other functions than just juicing. Pasta, ice-cream, nut butters are some of the foods that can be made with the help of these juicers. These more modern appliances are really quite versatile. - 17274

About the Author:

Tyler likes to write articles about Jack Lalanne Power Juicers" and reviews the best value Jack Lalanne Power Juicer models on the web.