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These are the best cold-press juicers for getting the most nutrition out of your produce.
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However, even among masticating juicers, youre faced with a lot of options.
After juicing over 60 pounds of produce, these are our top picks for masticating juicers.
Theyre also generally more affordable, but there are some drawbacks.
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What to know:All components of this machine must be washed by hand.
The Nama J3 is a mighty appliance in a small, sleek package.
We were immediately impressed by how hands-off the Nama J3 is.
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None of the components are dishwasher-safe, but the machine is easy to disassemble and clean.
As a complete package, this is a compact, efficient juicer that left us thoroughly impressed.
Wattage:130 watts |RPM:50 |Dimensions:6.5 D x 8.9 W x 15.4 H |Weight:9.7 lbs.
What to know:This juicer did struggle a bit with more fibrous produce like celery.
(We recommend chopping tougher produce beforehand.)
Juicers, masticating juicers in particular, have a bad reputation for being exceedingly noisy while at work.
When we tested the Nutribullet, juicing proved to be an almost hands-off operation with very little prep work.
Wattage:150 watts |RPM:65 |Dimensions:7" D x 6.25" W x 17" H |Weight:11 lbs.
The Cuisinart Easy Clean Slow Juicer made our list after multiple rounds of re-testing, and deservedly so.
We did find that apples and pineapple got stuck in the chute without assistance.
This made it a little trickier than normal to get everything sent through for processing.
Wattage:200 watts |RPM:Not listed |Dimensions:10.24" D x 6.97" W x 18.27" H |Weight:12.6 lbs.
Still, these relatively minor inconveniences failed to detract from this machines outstanding performance.
It also comes with a heftier price tag, closer to the $400 mark.
Wattage:150 watts |RPM:43 |Dimensions:8.5 D 7 W 15.5 H |Weight:12.5 lbs.
Wattage:150 watts |RPM:43 |Dimensions:7.1 D x 8.8 W x 16 |Weight:14.1 lbs.
Its nearly hands-free, exceptionally quiet operation made it a favorite during testing.
However, you still cant go wrong with theNutribullet Slow Juicer(view at Amazon).
Although it’s a more budget-friendly option, it remains a strong competitor.
Some models may be dishwasher-safe, but even cleaning by hand shouldn’t take more than a few minutes.
How much you are planning to juice is a major consideration when choosing a masticating juicer.
Are you juicing for a crowd or just for yourself?
Do you like making a huge quantity that lasts a few days or just something to drink each morning?
Some juicer models can handle large amounts of produce and, therefore, produce larger volumes of juice.
Design is equally important.
Is it difficult to clean or take apart, making it frustrating to use?
Is it intuitive and practical for daily needs?
A juicer that doesnt fit your ease-of-use criteria could just end up gathering dust on your countertop.
This included two bunches of celery, 2 lbs.
of beets (including the tops), 2 lbs.
of peels and quartered oranges and one pineapple to evaluate how each machine performed with various textures.
Stopwatch tests were conducted to see how long each machine took to juice each item.
It has many unique presets and a powerful (yet quiet) 240-watt motor.
Common Questions
Is cold-pressed juice really better for you?
Masticating juicers dont use heat in their juicing process, which is what the term cold-pressed references.
They are also more thorough at extracting juice from fresh produce, particularly when it comes to leafy greens.
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But the claim that the juice from masticating juicers contains more nutrients and vitamins isnt necessarily true.
Its worth noting that there was a potential flaw in the study.
Most centrifugal juicers require 30 to 40 seconds to make juice.
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Are masticating juicers better for leafy greens?
As mentioned earlier, masticating juicers are better at producing juice from leafy greens.
What can you not put in a masticating juicer?
Can you eat the pulp from the juicer?
Its possible, says Taub-Dix, but not recommended.
While the remaining pulp can be a source of fiber, Taub-Dix recommends using your blender instead.
She owns a centrifugal juicer, but primarily uses it for making margaritas.
She vows to do better.
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PHOTO: EatingWell / Nick Simpson
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