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What to Look For in a Juice Extractor

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By Mitch Mandell

Posted July 29th, 2007

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If you like drinking fresh juice, and I don't mean the kind of juice you can only squeeze out of an orange, then a high-speed juice extractor is what's needed. Not all juicers are created equal and perform as expected. I really like juicing and have been using juicers regularly for years, ever since that hyper-active guy with the bushy eyebrows pitched the Juiceman about 20 years ago (not a bad juice extractor). There are a wide variety of juice extractors available at an even wider variety of prices. In many cases, you get what you pay for, as more expensive models will generally have more powerful motors. But price shouldn't be the only consideration. These tips will help you choose the best juicer for your money.

Buy the juicer with the most powerful motor you can get in your price range. Insufficient power will cause your motor to slow, especially when juicing hard veggies.
The wider opening for inserting your fruits and veggies, the better. The more narrow the opening, the more you will need to chop your produce before juicing it.
Look for a juicer that is easy to clean -- ideally most parts should be dishwasher safe. Juicing can make a mess, so look for a juicer with smooth exteriors -- anything with little crevices and creases will accumulate bits of pulp and juice and take more time to clean. Ease of cleanup will probably become a factor in just how often you actually use your juicing machine, so don't ignore this factor.
A finer screen will give you less pulp and vice versa. Look for one that fits your personal taste.

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