Juicers

[JoePa]

I looking for a juicer so I can make clear juice out of my fruits and vegetables - what I don't want is a juicer that makes smoothies or anything with pulp in it - I would like juice similar to what you buy in a store - anyone have an idea of what kind or brand I should get -

When I google juicers I'm not sure if the descriptions are clear on this issue - thanks for you comments - Joe

[NEfarmgirl]

Try looking at steam juicers. They are stainless steel pots that steam the food and the liquids drip down and are collected at the bottom.

We have an Omega juicer and love it, but it doesn't give you crystal clear juice. There is a strainer that you can strain the pulp out, but apple juice is still cloudy. It also can make nut butters and grind coffee and wheat.

[Belfrybat]

What you want is a centrifugal juicer. It juices, extracts the pulp into a separate container, and doesn't cook the juice.

Breville is probably the most known brand and is an excellent juicer, but it's pricey starting at around $150.00 on Amazon. But it extracts an amazing amount of liquid.

I have the Hamilton Beach big mouth which cost around $50.00 from Amazon. It does a very good job and is easy to clean. But the pulp has more liquid left in it compared to the Breville. But for $100.00 difference, I'm happy with it.

Since I want some pulp in my juice for fiber, I take about 1/3 of the pulp, add an equal amount of water and run it through my vitamixer and add the juice and pulp mixture together. That way I get the best of both worlds.

[MO_cows]

Originally Posted by Belfrybat

What you want is a centrifugal juicer. It juices, extracts the pulp into a separate container, and doesn't cook the juice.

Breville is probably the most known brand and is an excellent juicer, but it's pricey starting at around $150.00 on Amazon. But it extracts an amazing amount of liquid.

I have the Hamilton Beach big mouth which cost around $50.00 from Amazon. It does a very good job and is easy to clean. But the pulp has more liquid left in it compared to the Breville. But for $100.00 difference, I'm happy with it.

We have an old, heavy duty centrifugal juicer and it's the best. It was given to us, don't even know the brand name and it's probably 70's vintage based on how well it is made. DH also got a "juice man" juicer when those were all the rage, it doesn't extract nearly as much juice. We also have a ninja machine, tried processing some carrot-based juice in it but there is so much pulp it gags you.

[Belfrybat]

Yeah - I had one of those in the 70s as well. The modern ones are a lot easier to clean. Before I got the Hamilton Beach, I used the vitamixer but it left way too much pulp. It was OK if I drank it right away, but after sitting for a few hours, thickened to the point I couldn't drink it. So I started straining the juice through a cloth bag. That last all of two weeks before I decided the juicer was an excellent price!

[Harry Chickpea]

Although it might be esthetically pleasing, clear juice roughly translates to water, sugars, and flavoring. Separation is achieved by filtration, sedimentation, or a clarifying agent and then one of the previous two methods. The axiom holds that the more processed a food is, the less value it has.

[FarmboyBill]

I bought a J LaLane juicer yesterday, 7 6 15

[Belfrybat]

Originally Posted by Harry Chickpea

Although it might be esthetically pleasing, clear juice roughly translates to water, sugars, and flavoring. Separation is achieved by filtration, sedimentation, or a clarifying agent and then one of the previous two methods. The axiom holds that the more processed a food is, the less value it has.

And all the nutrients in the plant in a more available (pure?) form. What juicing does is break down the cellular walls to release more nutrients. Plus take out the pulp which has the fiber. Which is why I add some back in.

[FarmboyBill]

I saw a puter deal where they said green bananas can help ya lose weight, and yaller ones are medicinally good for you IF, in both cases you eat the skins. My DD has a apple bush here where im living that is full of apples. I thought the juicer would be good to mix the 2

[manfred]

I use 50% celery and 50% carrots.
Makes you feel great to drink it and delicious.