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Juicer[edit]

A juicer, also known as a juice extractor, is a tool used to extract juice from fruits, herbs, leafy greens, and other types of vegetables in a process called juicing. It crushes, grinds, and/or squeezes the juice out of the pulp.

Types of Juicers[edit]

There are several types of juicers, each with its own method of extracting juice:

Centrifugal Juicers[edit]

Centrifugal juicers are the most common type of juicer. They use a fast-spinning metal blade that spins against a mesh filter, separating juice from flesh via centrifugal force. The juice is then pushed through the mesh filter and collected in a container.

Masticating Juicers[edit]

Masticating juicers, also known as slow juicers or cold press juicers, use a single auger to crush fruits and vegetables. The auger rotates at a slow speed, which helps to preserve nutrients and enzymes in the juice. These juicers are often more efficient at extracting juice from leafy greens and wheatgrass.

Triturating Juicers[edit]

Triturating juicers, or twin-gear juicers, use two gears to crush and grind produce into very fine particles. This type of juicer is known for its high juice yield and ability to handle a wide variety of produce, including leafy greens and hard vegetables.

Citrus Juicers[edit]

Citrus juicers are specifically designed for extracting juice from citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits. They can be manual or electric and typically involve pressing the fruit against a reamer to extract the juice.

Benefits of Juicing[edit]

Juicing is a popular method for consuming fruits and vegetables because it allows for the intake of a concentrated amount of nutrients. It can be particularly beneficial for those who have difficulty consuming whole fruits and vegetables. Juicing can also be a convenient way to increase the variety of produce in one's diet.

Considerations[edit]

While juicing can be a healthy addition to the diet, it is important to be mindful of the sugar content in fruit juices. Consuming large quantities of fruit juice can lead to excessive sugar intake. Additionally, juicing removes most of the fiber from fruits and vegetables, which is an important component of a healthy diet.

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-'''Juicer''' is a tool used to extract juice from fruits, herbs, leafy greens and other types of vegetables in a process called [[juicing]]. It crushes, grinds, and/or squeezes the juice out of the pulp.
+== Juicer ==
-== Types ==
+[[File:Karottensaft.JPG|thumb|right|Freshly made carrot juice]]
-Some types of juicers can also function as a food processor. Most of the twin gear and horizontal masticating juicers have attachments for crushing herbs and spices, extruding pasta, noodles or bread sticks, making baby food and nut butter, grinding coffee, making nut milk, etc.
-=== Centrifugal juicers ===
+A '''juicer''', also known as a '''juice extractor''', is a tool used to extract juice from fruits, herbs, leafy greens, and other types of vegetables in a process called [[juicing]]. It crushes, grinds, and/or squeezes the juice out of the pulp.
-[[Centrifugal juicers]] are by far the most common and most popular type of home juicer. These machines are easy to use, relatively easy to clean, and quite affordable. They work by using a cutting blade to first chop up the produce and then spin the produce at a very high speed, similar to how a washing machine wrings out the water from wet clothes.
-=== Masticating juicers ===
+== Types of Juicers ==
-[[Masticating juicers]] aka slow juicers or cold press juicers, have a single screw-shaped gear that rotates slowly and crushes the fruit against the wall of the juicer while also pushing the juice out of the pulp.
-=== Triturating juicers ===
+There are several types of juicers, each with its own method of extracting juice:
-[[Triturating juicers]] aka twin gear juicers or double auger juicers, have two gears that rotate inwards with very tiny clearance between the gears. The produce is crushed and ground into pulp and juice is squeezed out.
-=== Juicing press ===
+=== Centrifugal Juicers ===
-[[Juicing press]], such as a fruit press or wine press, is a larger scale press that is used by wineries, cider mills and fruit juice companies.
-=== Steam juice extractor ===
+Centrifugal juicers are the most common type of juicer. They use a fast-spinning metal blade that spins against a mesh filter, separating juice from flesh via centrifugal force. The juice is then pushed through the mesh filter and collected in a container.
-[[Steam juice extractor]] is a household or industrial appliance that heats the fruit, causing the juice to be extracted by the heat and then collected.
+=== Masticating Juicers ===
+[[File:Juicer.jpg|thumb|left|A masticating juicer]]
+Masticating juicers, also known as slow juicers or cold press juicers, use a single auger to crush fruits and vegetables. The auger rotates at a slow speed, which helps to preserve nutrients and enzymes in the juice. These juicers are often more efficient at extracting juice from leafy greens and wheatgrass.
+=== Triturating Juicers ===
+Triturating juicers, or twin-gear juicers, use two gears to crush and grind produce into very fine particles. This type of juicer is known for its high juice yield and ability to handle a wide variety of produce, including leafy greens and hard vegetables.
+=== Citrus Juicers ===
+Citrus juicers are specifically designed for extracting juice from citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits. They can be manual or electric and typically involve pressing the fruit against a reamer to extract the juice.
+== Benefits of Juicing ==
+Juicing is a popular method for consuming fruits and vegetables because it allows for the intake of a concentrated amount of nutrients. It can be particularly beneficial for those who have difficulty consuming whole fruits and vegetables. Juicing can also be a convenient way to increase the variety of produce in one's diet.
+== Considerations ==
+While juicing can be a healthy addition to the diet, it is important to be mindful of the sugar content in fruit juices. Consuming large quantities of fruit juice can lead to excessive sugar intake. Additionally, juicing removes most of the fiber from fruits and vegetables, which is an important component of a healthy diet.
+== Related Pages ==
-== See also ==
 * [[Blender]]
 * [[Smoothie]]
-* [[Food processor]]
+* [[Vegetable juice]]
+* [[Fruit juice]]
 [[Category:Kitchen appliances]]
-[[Category:Cooking utensils]]
 [[Category:Food preparation appliances]]
-[[Category:Food grinding machines]]
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