Juicers and juice extractors may be recommended for those who are on a diet, who need or want to drink juice on a regular basis, or who want a more health conscious alternative to other drinks. Both of these products are available with a wide range of features, as well as in various price ranges. However, there is a fundamental difference in what both of these appliances are capable of which may affect your final decision about what you want to purchase for your home. Read on to learn more.
Juicers
Juicers are typically used to extract juices from softer fruits and vegetables. These appliances are great for processing more delicate food, and some are strong enough to process some fruits without need for peeling or removing seeds. However, you cannot really process harder fruits, nuts, or veggies with these machines. You can normally tell a juicer from a juice extractor because juicers most often use leverage as part of their process system, whether through a series of tubes with presses, or a simple pressing mechanism. You can buy juices in a number of different sizes and models.
Juice Extractors
If you want to start drinking juices taken from things like nuts, root veggies, seeds, and possibly even things like meat, a juice extractor is what you should look into. Juice extractors are much more powerful than typical juicers. Usually, these have some sort of motor, and at least one set of blades that spin when the machine is in use. If you only drink juices from more delicate fruits and veggies, like tomatoes, grapes, or berries, this may not be the best option for you, as juice extractors can actually over process some of these already soft forms of produce.
Making a Decision
There are, as mentioned above, factors that you might want to take into consideration before deciding whether you want to purchase a juicer or a juice extractor. Mostly, think about what types of foods you would like to process, and how often. You may also want to think about what types of food would be most beneficial for you to process. Budget, the features that you want, as well as what brand you decide to go with may also play a factor in what you ultimately end up purchasing for your home. Either way, both of these appliances are fantastic culinary investments.
