All juicers are divided into two groups: citrus juicers and universal juicers .
If you prefer exclusively orange, tangerine, grapefruit or any other citrus juice, juicer for citrus fruit is suitable for you. It is not as expensive as a universal juicer, and very easy to use. The citrus juicer consists of a motor, nozzles in the form of a cone and a container for collecting juice. Models of citrus juicers have a power range of 20 to 80 watts - respectively, the higher the power, the faster you will be able to enjoy the taste of freshly squeezed juice.
Containers for the collection of juice in juice extractors for citrus fruits have a volume from 400 ml to 1.2 liters. Pay attention to this point when choosing a juicer. You need to remember that the juice of citrus quickly deteriorates - its shelf life without the addition of preservatives is only 5-10 minutes. Thus, if you, for example, live alone and will prepare juice from citrus only for yourself, you do not need to take a juicer with a large volume of juice collection containers - it's unlikely you'll drink a liter of liquid at a time. But if your big family or you often visit guests who you would like to please with freshly squeezed citrus juice - choose a juicer with a container for collecting large volumes of juice.
Another important point that should be paid attention to is the shape of the nozzle in the juice collection tank. It should be convenient for pouring juice into glasses.
Citrus juicers can be equipped with a number of other additional functions of , which will facilitate the process of making juice. Their presence is not necessary, but it's worth knowing about them - suddenly something will come in handy:
- various nozzles for fruits of different sizes will help without problems to get the maximum amount of juice from both large grapefruits and small tangerines;
- the lever that holds the fruit while squeezing the juice, will facilitate your work - you will not need to constantly hold the fruit by hand;
- reverse mode, in which the motor rotates the nozzle alternately in different directions, allowing you to squeeze out the maximum amount of juice;
- the control system of the pulp level in the juice allows to regulate the density of the drink by changing the size of the slots on the nozzle;
- the direct juice supply system allows you to pour the juice directly into the glass, without using a container to collect juice.
Universal juicers
Universal juicers are good in that allows you to squeeze juice from most berries, fruits and vegetables .The exception is unless berries with pits - but there are juicers, which these fruits are "not terrible".
Universal juicers are divided in the form of a separator into two groups: cylindrical and conical.
Juicer with cylindrical separator is good in that it allows you to get the whole volume of squeezed juice out. However, it has a significant disadvantage - in this device there is no function of discarding the pulp. You have to disassemble the device and clean the separator from the cake approximately every 2-3 cups of squeezed juice.
Juicer with conical separator is equipped with a container for collecting cake. In turn, the yield of the finished juice in such a juicer will not be more than 70%.If you plan to purchase a juicer with a container for pressing, check that it is easily removed. Also, do not forget that the larger the container for collecting the dips, the less often you will have to remove it for cleaning.
Power of universal juicers varies from 200 to 1200 W.Different models of juicers have different time duration of continuous operation of .It also depends on the power. Some juicers work by stopping for a minute break to prevent the motor from overheating every 10 minutes. Others work without a break for 20 minutes, stopping to clean the parts. There are also such juicers that have an unlimited period of continuous operation, automatically self-cleaning and are protected from overheating by the fan.
One of the important criteria for choosing a juicer is the centrifuge rotational speed .It depends on it the amount of output of the finished juice. Many manufacturers of juicers "forget" to indicate this indicator in the characteristics of the device. Nevertheless, remember that the optimal rotation speed of the juicer centrifuge is 8-10 thousand rpm.
Be sure to pay attention to the presence in the juicer speed controller. It will allow you to set the desired speed to get juice from different fruits. The list of optimum speeds for each particular type of vegetable or fruit should be indicated in the instructions for the juicer. Also, the speed regulator allows you to adjust the presence of pulp in the juice - the higher the speed, the more the pulp gets into the drink.
In the juicer, is also desirable for the foam cutter, because the juice comes out with the foam, and some fruits give it in large quantities. The foam cutter ensures that you get a clear, clear juice without foam on the outlet.
It is highly desirable that the juice screen of the juicer centrifuge is made of stainless steel. This can also be found in the product manual. In general, the thinner the material from which the mesh is made, and the more holes in it, the better will be the quality of the juice obtained.
Pay attention to the plastic parts of the juicer. Quality is glossy shockproof plastic odorless .
Convenient device in the juicer is the 's built-in transparent capacity with milliliters of .Allowing to control the amount of juice, it will make it possible to make smoothies without problems. Also, the built-in tank virtually eliminates the spilling of juice, as it often happens, if the drink comes from the juicer directly into the cup. The minus of the presence in the juicer of additional containers are large dimensions of the device.
The fruit container can also be convenient - give preference to the wide tray in which the fruits are loaded. This will eliminate the need to stand near the juicer all the time and always load fruit there.
And do not forget the general rule when choosing household appliances - buy juicers of only well-known companies. Good luck with your choice!
Freshly squeezed juices are a source of real pleasure and a lot of vitamins and microelements. Juice, squeezed out of berries, fruits or vegetables at home does not contain preservatives, like all shop juices, it is much more intense, tastier and more useful. Much in this matter depends on the quality of the instrument, through which fruits, vegetables and berries turn into a life-giving drink - juicers. Choosing a juicer - what should a smart buyer know?
