Centrifugal juicers vs cold press juicers: which should you buy and why?

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Thu, 30 Sep 2021 09:30:00 +0000

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Centrifugal juicers and cold press juicers use different methods to extract juice, but does it really make any difference, and which is best?

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Extracting the juice from fruit and vegetables into a refreshing drink can be a great way of introducing more fresh produce into your diet. In particular, if youre someone that doesnt enjoy eating a wide array of different
varieties, juicing can ensure you still get all the vitamins and minerals
your body needs.

One of the best juicers is a must-have if youre looking to introduce more juices into your diet, which can also be a great way to consume two or more fruits and three or more vegetables a day - a recommendation from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans that only 8% of adults in the US are achieving, according to Americas Health Rankings .

Store bought juice usually comes in plastic containers and if youve got an abundant local supply of fresh fruits and vegetables it makes sense to ditch the wasteful plastic packaging and make your own instead. It might be more convenient to buy juice at the store but these juices are often pasteurized which can damage vitamins and minerals plus some have added sugar. If youre partial to fruit juice youll get the best nutritional value from freshly extracted juices.

There are two main types of juicer available, centrifugal juicers and cold press juicers which are also known as slow juicers or masticating juicers. Juicers perform one simple function: extracting the juice from fruits and vegetables, so youd be forgiven for thinking the two types work in the same way and produce pretty much the same results. But this is not the case, and which type you end up buying will depend on what youre most likely to juice
as well as your budget.

Read on to find out just how centrifugal juicers differ from cold press juicers, or if you want to get your hands on one of the best juicers right now, check out these great deals for some of the best prices on the market. Centrifugal juicers vs cold press juicers

Centrifugal juicers utilize sharp rotating blades that chop up the fruit and vegetables. The pieces are then spun at high speed which forces them against
a strainer and its this centrifugal force that separates the juice from the pulp and gives these juicers their name.

Cold press juicers use a component part called an auger to grind and chew up the fruit and vegetables and then push the mixture through a strainer to separate the juice from the pulp. Its a slower process, hence why they are also known as slow juicers and the auger grinds the fruit and vegetables in a way thats similar to chewing which is why they are sometimes referred to as masticating juicers.

The main thing that pulls most people towards centrifugal juicers is the
cost. Theyre much less expensive than cold press juicers, which is a big draw if youre new to juicing or if youre on a budget. Cold press juicers on the other hand are quite an investment, with some costing in excess of $500/ 500 which means theyre usually favored by serious juice lovers as it can be difficult to justify that price tag if youre a newbie juicer.

You might be thinking that there cant possibly be enough of a difference to warrant such a huge price variation, and in our reviews of the best juicers
we have found that for some fruits and vegetables juice yields are similar regardless of which type of juicer youre using. But, if youre a fan of kale shots or you want to juice any leafy greens for that matter, youll need a
cold press juicer.

Centrifugal juicers dont cope well with leafy greens and much of it ends up
as waste, but cold press juicers are much more effective at extracting juice from leaves like kale and spinach or even herbs like parsley. The same can be said for berries like strawberries and raspberries, youll get much better juice yields for these in a cold press juicer.

The spinning action of a centrifugal juicer means that they usually produce juice with quite a lot of froth on top whereas slow juicers are much better
at producing froth-free juices. Whether or not a juicer produces completely clear and pulp-free juice will depend on the individual juicer so if thats your priority its worth reading our juicer reviews. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Which type of juicer should I buy?

If youre new to juicing and not sure how often youll use a juicer or whether juicing might be a faze that you get bored of, then go for a centrifugal juicer. Itll cost less so if you decide juicing isnt for you then you havent wasted too much money and you can always upgrade at a later date if you develop a love for juicing.

If youre already a big juice fan and youre looking to upgrade from buying drinks at the local juice bar, or you want to create your own kale shots,
then you should definitely invest in a cold press juicer. This serious appliance will allow you to juice your way through a mountain of fruit and vegetables with minimal waste. Want to make your fries healthy? Then check
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