How to choose a juicer?

We thoroughly test every product before offering it for sale. We compare all the pros and cons, functionality, quality of materials, and user convenience with other products on the market. So if you choose any juicer we offer, you can be sure we liked it.

• In case we’re not satisfied with the results of our testing, we won't sell that juicer.
• We’re unbiased – we'll add any juicer to our eshop, as long as it scores high enough in our tests.
• It’s very important to understand that more expensive does not necessarily mean better. Read on and get to know which juicer is right for you.

• There is no universal juicer suitable for processing every kind of fruit and vegetable.
• Each kind of fruit and vegetable is different (hard/soft/juicy) and lend themselves to different juicer types.
• If you know your requirements (e.g. which kind of fruits and vegetables you want to juice the most), you can make an informed choice about the best juicer for you.

Different types of juicers are best for different types of produce.

• Commonly juiced fruits and vegetables such as carrots, beets, apples and citrus can be processed without any problems by almost every machine. But with green vegetables, berries, and stone fruits, results of juicing may vary. Moreover, there are also differences in the yield of juicing even within the same kind of fruits and vegetables. For example fresh apples will give significantly better yield of juice compared to the same apples a few weeks after harvest.
• In general, the most difficult produce to juice are tropical fruits. Pineapples, kiwis, and mangos are the most demanding in terms of the juicer's power. Also, berry fruits such as raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries are a challenge to juice. Single Auger Juicers can process both kinds of fruits without any problems.
• Leafy greens are best with Dual Gear Juicers. Single Auger Juicers are able to process them as well, but the yield will be lower. On the other hand, Centrifugal Juicers aren't suited for these at all.
• Fruits such as grapes and currants can be processed with Single Auger or Dual Gear Juicers.
• Stone fruits are quite hard to juice due to their soft pulp and therefore make very dense juice. You can use them as complement to your favorite recipes, because their pulp very quickly clogs the strainer. The same applies to kiwi and mango.
• Every type of juicer is able to juice pome fruits, such as apples and pears, as long as they are fresh. If you have older ones, process them with Centrifugal Juicers.
• Root vegetables are easy to juice with every type of juicer as well. There are just slight differences in the yield and purity of their juice.
• Citrus fruit is the most suitable fruit for juicing and you can use any type of juicer without any problem. Expect just minor differences in the yield and pulp in your juice.

To sum it up, you should consider which kinds of fruits and vegetables you are going to juice the most so that you can choose the right juicer.

This is a very important question.

• If you plan to prepare a large amount of juice at once, use a Centrifugal Juicer. You can process ingredients much faster than Low RPM juicers.
• Low RPM juicers are slower and they usually shouldn't be operated for more than 30 minutes continuously. This is enough time to produce 4 liters of tasty juice, which should be enough for the average family.

How often do you plan to use your juicer?

If you wan to use your juicer on a regular basis you should keep in mind the time it takes to disassemble and clean the juicer.

If you don't have the time for frequent cleaning and want to juice very often, find a juicer with fast & easy maintenance.

Using a vacuum container allows you to juice larger quantities less often, as the juice can be stored for up to 72 hours (if made in a slow juicer).

What’s the price of my health?

This question may sound strange, but it's valid. Cheap juicers often end up unused, just sitting on a shelf.

Why is that? It’s mainly due to poor juicing performance or difficulty cleaning. The money saved on a cheap juicer isn't really "saved" if it is never or rarely used.

Now you know your preferences – what, how often, and how much you plan to juice.

You’re ready to choose a specific type of juicer.

Basic differences:

• Centrifugal Juicer – The main benefit is speed. These juicers can very quickly prepare juices from hard fruits and vegetables – apples, carrots and beets. Their yield is lower, the juice has to be consumed right away, and some ingredients (especially leafy greens) are very hard to juice. They are also very loud.
• Single Auger Juicers – These are universal machines that easily process a wide range of ingredients. Their maintenance is very easy and they make great-tasting juice. Although juicing takes a bit longer, the results are worth waiting for. They are available in both horizontal and vertical forms.
• Dual Gear Juicers – These offer the highest yield for juicing green and root vegetables and common ingredients like apples, citrus, and grapes. Processing of some juicy fruits (e.g. pineapples) can be very demanding with these machines because you have to use more power to feed the produce.  Keep in mind that maintenance of Dual Gear Juicers takes a bit longer.
• Mechanical Juicers – These are best suited for occasional juicing. If you don’t mind the lower yield, you can get the same quality of juice as with Low RPM Juicers. Just be ready for some exercise as these juicers require some manual power.

Let’s compare types of juicers in a graphic table:

That´s it!

We hope that this will help you in selecting the right juicer. In case you’re still not sure which juicer is the right one for you, don’t hesitate to contact us. It would be a pleasure for us to help you.

Stay healthy with juicing!