Top Ten Slow Masticating Juicers

September 9, 2021January 4, 2022 admin

We all know that the key to an overall more healthy diet is to pack in extra fruits and vegetables. But there are only so many you can physically eat in a day, and let’s face it, no matter how healthy it is, some fruit and veg out there just doesn’t cater for all palates. This is just one of the reasons why juicing is so great – it enables you to extract all the good stuff, such as vitamins and minerals, and turn your five-a-day into a great-tasting juice.

If you’re new to the idea of juicing, it can at first be a little overwhelming, as there are seemingly infinite options available. Really, the two main groups used to define juicing machines are centrifugal juicers and masticating juicers. Both types of juicer have their advantages, and the type that’s best for each person really depends on their individual juicing needs.

Centrifugal juicers are great for extracting juice and removing fibre, can be loaded up with fruits and dense vegetables, spin at a rate of 3,000 to 10,000rpm, and usually vary between $40 to $150. They’re ideal for casual juicers and those who are new to the idea of juicing.

Masticating juicers, whilst also ideal for extracting juice, are also capable of chopping ingredients, and grinding powder. As well as being suitable for use with fruits and dense vegetables, leafy greens like kale and spinach can be thrown in too. After juicing, there’s far less foam left over than when using a centrifugal juicer. When finished, leftover pulp comes out dry, meaning they’re capable of extracting more juice overall. They spin much more slowly, at a rate of 40 to 100rpm. Masticating juicers are a perfect purchase for those who are passionate about juicing, and of course, kale lovers.

Another important difference between the two is that because the masticating juicer spins so much more slowly, the fruits and vegetables are less exposed to oxygen than with a centrifugal juicer, meaning leftover juice will last longer. Less exposure to oxygen means less oxidation, and therefore, juice that tastes fresh for longer.

Getting into the habit of juicing is great for both body and mind, for a whole host of reasons. Not only can it provide a large influx of vitamins and minerals without all the added bulk of fiber, but the absence of fiber actually enables the body to absorb all this goodness much more quickly. This can bring health benefits for pretty much everyone, but for athletes in particular, it boasts a pretty unique advantage: if before a training session, you sip on a healthy juice that’s filled with nitric oxides (from foods such as beets), it will help your blood vessels dilate and improve your performance. Additionally, you’ll have all the benefits of the calories, vitamins, and minerals, without the bulk of whole foods weighing you down whilst training.

Of course, whilst juicing can be wonderfully beneficial, it’s not without its limitations. It’s important to remember that fiber is an essential nutrient for both adequate digestion and a healthy cardiovascular system, so don’t just get all your nutrients from juicing alone. Depending on the juice, it can also be easy to stack up calories very quickly. This is especially true if your juices consist of mostly sweet fruits, such as apples and oranges. This isn’t so much of an issue with vegetable-based juices, but something to keep in mind.

When done right, juicing can be a great healthy habit to adopt into your lifestyle. So, here is a list of our top ten juicers for 2021.

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Top Ten Slow Masticating Juicers

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Best Overall: Omega VSJ843QS

Price: $399.95 on Amazon

This industry-leading slow masticating juicer comes in both silver and red. As well as squeezing the juice from fruits and vegetables, it can also be used to pulp down nuts and wheatgrass to make milk alternatives. The gentle squeezing action, which runs at 43 rpm, keeps healthy enzymes intact, and minimises oxidation.

What We Liked:

Has an interior auto-cleaning system which assists with and minimises the clean-up process.
The dual-edge auger with tighter fit tolerance enables you to get the maximum amount of juice from your ingredients.
Comes with a 15-year warranty.
It’s easy to clean.
Takes up very little counter space compared to horizontal juicers due to its low rotation rate.

What We Didn’t Like:

Fruits and vegetables need to be sliced into small pieces before placing into the juicer.
When running, it’s quite noisy, which can be frustrating.

Editor’s Choice: Tribest SW-2020 Slowstar

Price: $379.95 on Amazon

This vertical juicer features a powerful 200-watt motor that provides slow, cold press juice extraction with 47 rpm. It also benefits from a mincing attachment which can be used to make food sauces, nut butters, sorbets, and more.

What We Liked:

Available in two colours: silver and red.
Comes with a cap that prevents drips and leaks whilst switching containers, which is detachable for easy cleaning.
As it’s a vertical juicer, it doesn’t take up a great deal of counter space.
The Duoblade® double-edged ultem auger creates a double cut for less jamming and pulp compared to single-edged augers.
There’s no need to chop ingredients into tiny pieces before juicing, as long as they fit in the chute.

What We Didn’t Like:

When juicing, it’s quite noisy.
The whole machine itself is difficult to clean.

Best Budget Option: Dash Deluxe Compact

Price: $98.11 on Amazon

What this small, budget juicer lacks in size, it more than makes up for in power and overall effectiveness. As well as working well as a juicer, it can also be used to make frozen treats such as sorbets and cocktails, as the machine comes with its own frozen attachment. It has an rpm of 80.

What We Liked:

As it’s so compact, it’s great for traveling with.
Of all the juicers listed, it’s got the lowest environmental footprint.
It comes with its own accessories, such as cups, a cleaning brush, and a recipe guide.
The pour spout has a sealable cap to prevent leaks and mess when switching containers.
It’s great for juicing those tougher ingredients such as kale and spinach.

What We Didn’t Like:

Cleaning the machine thoroughly is time-consuming.
The waste product chute has a tendency to become clogged quickly if it’s not kept on top of.

Best Double Auger Juicer: Tribest GSE-5010 Greenstar Elite

Price: from $425.00 on Amazon

Magnetic and bioceramic technology embedded in this juicer’s Jumbo Twin Gears extracts nutrient-dense juice that will taste better for longer. The teeth of the twin gears are designed with special pocket recesses to help with processing hard vegetables – such as carrots, as well as stringy vegetables like celery.

What We Liked:

The twin gears make up the advanced impeller cold press system that produces minimal heat when juicing, so it keeps those all-important enzymes and minerals intact.
It has a reverse function, designed to reduce the risk of jamming when juicing.
It comes with a variety of accessories, so you can make different types of foods, drinks, and snacks.
The design of the twin gears creates a mastication that imitates human teeth.
Available in black or white.

What We Didn’t Like:

It’s expensive.
Has a fairly high rpm of 110.

Here are some of the best of the rest:

Omega NC800HDS

The thing about this juicer that stands out most noticeably is how quiet it is when it’s running. It’s a nutrition system that can also be used to make a wide variety of different foods, such as baby food, frozen desserts, and nut butter.

What We Liked:

It has an excellent yield with green leafy vegetables.
It has one of the largest feed chutes, compared to other name brand juicers on the market.
Automatic pulp ejection means the machine isn’t prone to getting clogged.

What We Didn’t Like:

It’s horizontal, so it takes up more counter space.
It has a somewhat high rpm of 80.

Hurom H-AA Slow Juicer

Price: $439.00 on Amazon

This juicer has a streamlined design that includes smooth curves that give it a really modern look. It’s designed with patented Slow Squeeze technology, ensuring that your juice retains all of its natural nutrients.

What We Liked:

Available in black, white, and rose gold.
It’s capable of making ice cream.
Rotates at a speed of 43 rpm.

What We Didn’t Like:

It’s not suitable for large chunks of fruit and vegetables, so they have to be chopped into small pieces beforehand.

Jocuu Slow Juicer Masticating Juicer

Price: from $109.95 on Amazon

The unique thing about this machine is that it has two running speeds – soft and hard. These two speeds are designed to extract juice from specific fruits and vegetables on each setting, to maximise juice extraction and effectiveness, and minimise cleanup.

What We Liked:

Available in five different colours.
It’s not overly noisy during use.
Soft and hard running speeds run at 60 and 90 rpm respectively.

What We Didn’t Like:

The filter is difficult to clean.

Kuvings Whole Slow Juicer Elite

Price: $449.95 on Amazon

The 3-inch wide feed chute on this machine allows for larger pieces to be placed in, cutting down on chopping time. Its slim, vertical design enables it to take up little counter space.

What We Liked:

Available in silver, white, and red.
Low rotation speed of 60 rpm.
Comes with its own accessories to make cleaning the machine easier.

What We Didn’t Like:

Has a tendency to overheat if making large quantities of juice.

MegaWise Pro Slow Masticating Juicer

Price: $149.99 on Amazon

This juicer has a 9-segment spiralled auger system which ensures that fruits and vegetables get fully juiced, without compromising on those valuable enzymes and vitamins. It also has two separate speed settings, optimised for different ingredients.

What We Liked:

The “soft” and “hard” settings run at 50-60 and 100-110 rpm respectively.
Comes with a range of accessories, such as cups and ergonomically designed cleaning utensils.
Has a reverse function, designed to reduce the risk of jamming.

What We Didn’t Like:

If juicing celery, the spiral auger has a tendency to become wound with celery strands.

AMZCHEF Slow Masticating Juicer

Price: $105.99 on Amazon

Another one that has both a soft and hard running speed, this versatile machine also doubles up as a meat grinder or slice shredder. It comes with a variety of customized attachments that make it an effective, multi-functional kitchen appliance.

What We Liked:

Available in grey, black, and white.
Soft and hard running speeds run at 50-60 and 100-110 rpm respectively.
Comes with 2 travel bottles, so you can take your juice out and about with ease.

What We Didn’t Like:

It has a tendency to produce lots of foam when juicing leafy greens.

Comparison Table

	Best Overall: Omega VSJ843QS	Editor’s Choice: Tribest SW-2020 Slowstar	Best Budget Option: Dash Deluxe Compact	Best Double Auger Juicer: Tribest GSE-5010 Greenstar Elite
Price	$399.95	$379.95	$98.11	$425.00
Number of Augers	1	1	1	2
RPM	43	47	80	110
Power	110-120V	200V	120V	110V
Warranty	15 years	10 years	1 year	12 years