Juicer
Juicer
Juicer (/ˈdʒuːsər/), 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.
Etymology
The term "juicer" is derived from the word "juice", which in turn comes from the Old French "jus", meaning "juice, sap, or broth". The "-er" suffix indicates an agent noun, meaning "one who does an action". Therefore, a "juicer" is "one who juices".
Types of Juicers
There are several types of juicers, each with its own specific function and design. These include:
- Centrifugal juicer: This type of juicer uses a fast-spinning metal blade that spins against a mesh filter, separating juice from flesh via centrifugal force.
- Masticating juicer: Also known as cold press juicers or slow juicers, these devices use a slow, crushing and squeezing action to extract the juice.
- Triturating juicer: These juicers have twin gears that grind the fruit or vegetables into pulp, producing a high yield of juice.
- Citrus juicer: Designed specifically for juicing citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits.
Related Terms
- Juicing: The process of extracting juice from fruits or vegetables.
- Pulp: The solid material that is left over after the juicing process.
- Cold Press: A method of juicing that does not produce heat, thus preserving more nutrients in the juice.
- Centrifuge: A machine that separates substances by spinning them at high speed, used in centrifugal juicers.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Juicer
- Wikipedia's article - Juicer
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