How to Choose a Juicer
Size of Feed Chute on the Juicer
People don't often consider the size of the feed chute on the juicer before they buy one. A small feed chute means that the user will have to chop all the fruits and vegetables up into small pieces. The juicer with a small feed chute will not be able to accept whole apples, large carrots and other produce. A large feed chute on a juicer, like the chute on the Juiceman model JM300, makes juicing a bit easier and saves on fruit and vegetable prep time.
Retain Pulp or Not while Juicing
There is no doubt that the pulp on fruits and vegetables is healthy. Accordingly, some people will not use a juicer that doesn't retain the pulp. Others feel there are benefits to juicing whether the pulp is utilized or not. Still, others don't like the addition of pulp in the juice for taste or texture reasons and believe that the body can absorb the vitamins and minerals more readily when the pulp is omitted. It's a matter of personal preference and individual beliefs.
Those that prefer pulp are limited in the type of juicer they can buy. Most juicers separate the pulp from the juice. The Vitamix blender retains the pulp and can even heat the mixture into soup. However, the Vitamix and other high-end juicers are pricey. If you are new to juicing and not sure it's something you'll stick with over the long term, it might be best to buy a less expensive juicer, even if it is one that separates the pulp.
Juicing has many benefits, but it can be overwhelming to pick out a new juicer. Consider whether or not it's important for you to have a juicer with a large feed chute and if you prefer pulp in your juice or not before you make a decision on a juicer.
Sources:
Juicers by Juiceman website, JM300 2-Speed Automatic Juice Extractor
Vitamix website, Vitamix Makes Healthy Eating Easy - And Delicious!
Published by Barb Hacker
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