Juicer Machine

Juicer machines are appliances that are designed to extract juices from the fiber or pulp of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Juicer machines are not the same as blenders. Blenders liquefy whole fruits and vegetables using blades that spin at very high speed producing a puree-like liquid that is high in pulp. Juicer machines separate the juice from fiber or pulp producing a smooth liquid.

There are several types of juicer machines. High-speed juicer machines are ideal for tough or hard fruits and vegetables. High-speed centrifugal juicer machines have shredder disks that chop fruits or vegetables at high speed. The shredded materials fall into strainer baskets at the bottom of the extractor. The basket spins at a high speed and forces the juice through the strainer.

Masticating juicer machines turn fruits and vegetables into a pasty material by grating or chewing the pulp inside the machine to break down cell walls. The juice is extracted by mechanically pressing or squeezing the paste through a screen.

Slow turning juicer machines are designed for leafy vegetables, sprouts, wheatgrass and other delicate produce. The machine extracts the juice by pressing the produce as efficiently as possible.
There are many variations of juicer machines. Newer models may combine the features of two or more types of juicer machines.

Why buy juicer machines?

Fresh fruit and vegetable juices contain a rich supply of nutrients including vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, enzymes, phytochemicals, chlorophyll and many more. You get concentrated amount of these nutrients from fresh fruit and vegetable juices than from eating them in just one sitting. Juices are absorbed more easily than solid foods since the body does not have to digest it.
In contrast, commercially available bottled or canned juices that are not made fresh have been heated to kill all the enzymes. Living enzymes are one of the key reasons why making fresh juice with juicer machines can be so healthy.

Additional Information

Juicer machines use different methods for extracting liquids from produce. Some methods are effective for some fruits and vegetables but not for others. Fruits have soft cell walls and require a gentle extraction method. Vegetables that have fibrous cell walls require more aggressive extraction method than fruits.

High-speed juicer machines introduced more air to the extracted liquid. Air causes oxidation that speeds up the breakdown of nutrients. Heavily oxidized juices should be consumed immediately because they spoil quickly. The enzymes and nutrients extracted from slow turning juicers are preserved longer so the juice can be stored in the refrigerator for a day or two longer without losing most of its nutrients.

High-speed centrifugal juicer machines are limited to making juices while some models can be used for other preparing many different types of foods. The multipurpose models cost more than basic juicer machines.

Juicer machines that are more complicated to dismantle and assemble are more generally difficult to clean. Some complex models may even require day-to-day maintenance in order to function efficiently.