Guide Note

A juicer is a machine that extract the juices from fruits and vegetables. There are citrus juicers which have rounded textured knob on to which halves of citrus fruits are pressed. A juice extractor has more flexibility and can extract the juice from many fruits or vegetables.

Fast Facts

1. Common uses: Squeezing and extracting juices from fruits and vegetables
2. Price range: $3 to over $400
3. Drink vegetable juice within 15 minutes of juicing
4. Juice lacks the fiber in fruit

Buying Guide

When buying a juicer, ask if you can see it in action. Some juicers produce quite a bit of noise. It's a good idea to know how much noise before you make a purchase.

Cleaning can also be a factor for many people. Juicers are often constructed with grids and spouts that can be hard to get into. Take the juicer apart and see what parts will be in contact with the juice and processed fruit.

Citrus juicers can only be used for citrus fruits while extraction juicers can be used with any fruit or vegetable. Extraction juicer can be quite strong; some are capable of juicing a slice of watermelon, rind and all. Know the juicers capabilities before you buy it.

As with any appliance check the length and coverage of the warranty. Although a good warranty machine may cost more it will save you money in the long run.

Top Brands

• Hamilton Beach
• Black & Decker
• Breville
• KitchenAid
• Waring
• Norpro
• Amco