Juicers

Juicers – are provided vitamins in your kitchen

Juicers are indispensable devices in the modern kitchen. Their classification and methods of application are quite different and extensive. They are divided not only by external features or body materials, but by more significant criteria. Such indicators include the scope of application, the ability to work with different fruits, the method of operation, and others.

Varieties of Juicers

First, the products are divided into professional and domestic. The first type is popular in kitchens of restaurants and public institutions. The second one is for amateur use. The method of operation can also be attributed to the same criterion - manual, mechanical or electric. It is the latter type that is suitable for the professional use, as it does the job quickly, efficiently and without additional effort. It can grind any berries, fruits and vegetables. Its efficiency is significantly higher than all other types, due to which the percentage of juice obtained from the ingredients is much higher.

According to the scope of use, industrial models are also distinguished. They are already used for production purposes, they have a high cost, good performance and a fast rate of juice extraction from ingredients. They can be applied to any product, both soft and hard.

All varieties of the device can be classified into the following three main types:

• Citrus press. This is a highly specialized type used exclusively for the processing of citrus fruits - oranges, tangerines, grapefruits. It has a special conical knife with a rib blade. The consumer does not need much strength, as the fruits are quite soft and the juice is easily extracted from them;
• Centrifugal juicer (centrifuge). They are designed for chopping vegetables and fruits. The design includes chopper knives with a maximum speed of up to 3600 rpm. All ingredients are first crushed in the device, and then juice is obtained from them due to centrifugal force;
• Auger juicer. This is a budget option and refers to manual models. The auger is a press, so to say. The machine works from the physical efforts of the consumer, the juice is squeezed out of the product and enters the glass. There are single and twin screw products. To operate such a device and the buyer must have enough strength and endurance.

Selection tips

To know how to choose a juicer, you should first decide on the goals and purpose of the device. After this issue has been resolved, you can move on to more important issues - technical parameters and functions. Manufacturers Zelmer, PHILIPS or any other represent a wide range of products and you need to prepare for this buyer in advance.

The final price will also depend on the functionality and capabilities of the machine, so it is recommended that the consumer first read reviews on the Internet, evaluate all parameters, and then go shopping. To choose a normal technique, it is advised to focus on several parameters - power, the presence of different tanks for waste and juice, gutters for supplying ingredients, adjustments, duration of work and other accessories.

When choosing, it is also important to clarify the presence of nozzles:

• for blender;
• for citrus;
• for grinding, grater;
• for berries, tomatoes, soft fruits;
• for vegetables;
• coffee grinder (little mill).

When choosing devices for grape, citrus or any other ones, it is recommended to look at such an important criterion as the body material. This will indicate how long the selected technique will serve. Mainly, manufacturers make models of plastic and metal. The second material naturally dominates over the first, and stainless steel is used in the production, which also extends the life of the device. If plastic is more prefer to you, then it is recommended to choose products made of non-toxic material, since the device is constantly in contact with food.

When it comes to power, juicers start from 250 up to 1500 watts. From this indicator depends on what kind of products the device can grind. The greater the power, the harder the ingredients it can handle.

To set of juicers, manufacturers attached additional accessories and equipment. They perform auxiliary functions. Often in the packaging box you can find skimmers, additional containers, cleaning brushes, etc.