Picking Up The Best Cold Press Juicer: The Ultimate Guide

Picking Up The Best Cold Press Juicer: The Ultimate Guide

What is a Cold Press Juicer?

Cold press juicers – it is a common name for juicers that operates at slow speeds at 110 or even less RPM (stands for revolutions per minute and means the frequency of rotations are being made around a fixed axis in one minute). Sometimes they are being called ‘low RPM juicers,’ but ‘cold press juicers’ is a much more common name for that type of juice extractors. How come? Which one to choose.

best cold press juicer

The fact is that typical centrifugal juicers operate at very high speeds – usually, their blades chop up the produce at speeds of 6500 RPM or ever higher (sometimes up to 12000-13000). If the blades were moving slower, they just couldn’t cope with the vegetables and fruits, so they have to be so fast-moving.

Because of such high speeds, heat is a build-up, and extracted juice lost its enzymes, nutrients, and vitamins and 110 RMP or less – is far fewer than thousands RMP. Squeezing fruits or vegetables at this speed prevent oxidations of nutrients, and no heat is build-up. That’s why low-speed juicers are called ‘cold press.’

Many people get confused with several names that are used to describe cold press juicers. Here they are:

  • Masticating Juicers
  • Wheatgrass Juicers
  • Single Auger Juicers
  • Twin Gear Juicers

Except for the last one, all of them come with one auger, and this is the only difference between them and more about what they can do is written down below.

How Do They Work?

Cold press juicers work entirely different from centrifugal ones: they may be slow, but saying ‘tough and strong’ is about them.

Most of masticating juicers come with one gear – auger that rotates at a speed approximately of 80 RPM. Extracting the juice from the produce may seem not easy peasy, so most of the juicers that are being on the market during the last years have augers made out of GE Ultem material, which can cope with both hard and soft produce.

When the produce pushes into the cold press juicer, it falls within the scope of grating and pressure: the produce is crushed down and the juice actually squeezed out of it. Extracted juice passes through the mesh screen into the juicing bowl, while the pulp is ejected straight into a special container. If the juicer is mentioned as ‘dual-stage’ (the most of the juicers you can buy now are of this sort), that means that pulp before being ejected continues its way through the machine to obtain more juice. In the end, you get a higher yield and drier pulp.

Twin-gear juicers work a similar way: when the produce is pushed into the two gears, the first one sheds it, and the second one squeezes the juice itself. Such a system allows us to get an even higher yield rather than using a single-auger dual-stage juicer.

What Can Masticating Juicers Do?

Formerly the main reason for purchasing a masticating juicer was their ability to extract juice from the wheatgrass (hence the name – Wheatgrass juicer). But now things are changing rapidly, and cold press juicers can extract the juice from a wide variety of produce:

  • Both hard and soft fruits and vegetables, such as carrots, beetroots, apples and much more
  • Wheatgrass
  • Leafy greens
  • Nuts
  • Citrus (oranges, tangerines, etc.)

Nowadays, masticating juicers are not limited to extract the juice: some of them can make pasta, soy milk, baby food, fruit sauces, sherbets, and much more. That makes them the actual food processors!

Benefits of Cold Press Juicers

Cold Press Juicers are more pricey, and they work slowly, yet in everything else, they are better compared to centrifugal juicers. Let’s see what the benefits of using cold press juicers are.

High yield: Nowadays, every masticating juicer produces high-quality juice with a high yield and dry pulp. No matter what you are going to juice, due to powerful motor and tough auger juicer is capable of extracting every ounce of juice out of the produce. Whether its leafy green, hard or soft fruit, vegetable, or wheatgrass for masticating juicer, it doesn’t matter: every process fed into the juicer will be crushed and masticated, and in the end, you get the fresh juice.

A high value of nutrients, enzymes, and vitamins: Probably, one of the main reasons to buy a cold press juicer is its capability of preventing nutrients from oxidation in the produce of extracting juice. Due to the low operating speed, heat is no build-up, and the juice has a high yield of enzymes and vitamins every organism needs. A glass of juice in the morning and you take rough with the smooth if any appears.

Easy to clean up: Every masticating juicer is easy to clean, especially Omega’s. In most cases, you should just add water and let it rinse the juicer as if you make a juice. From time to time juicer would require disassembling, although it doesn’t take a lot of time as cold press juicers always come with detailed user manual instructing you how to assemble and disassemble a juicer.

Multifunctional: Forget the times when cold press juicers were only about juicing wheatgrass and were called ‘wheatgrass juicers.’ Modern machines are much more multifunctional and can cope not only with different sorts of greens, vegetables, and fruits but with making pasta, nut butter, grinding beans, and so on. Purchasing a juicer, you get not only a juice extractor but a food processor as well.

Strong materials: Depending on a price, manufacturer, and model juicers are made of plastic, steel, or carbon-infused components. Yet all masticating juicers (except a few old ones) use auger made of GE Ultem material that is very strong and can cope with the hardest fruits and vegetables. And most of the juicers have a sturdy construction, so you can be sure it won’t come apart while juicing.

Long-lasting warranty: Long-lasting warranties represent a manufacturer’s confidence in juicer efficiency. Every company provides different warranty cover on the entire unit and may vary from 5 years to 10 or even 15! The last one regards Omega juicers that have either ten either 15-year warranties.

Horizontal vs. Vertical Juicer

Both Horizontal and vertical masticating juicers produce high yield and save nutrients, yet there are some differences due to their design. Here are the most valuable differences:

  • Vertical juicers have smaller footprint rather than horizontal and their dimensions are nearly the same as the dimensions of centrifugal juicers;
  • Horizontal juicers may act like food processors sometimes and are more multifunctional while vertical designed only for juicing;
  • Vertical juicers might extract juice a bit faster than horizontal, yet it doesn’t mean that every vertical juicer juicing faster than every horizontal one;
  • Auger and juicing screen in vertical juicers are completely different from the horizontal models. Because of the design features of the screw and the screen, all the produce is fed with no need to use the pusher in most of the cases. The pusher is used while juicing wheatgrass, all other sorts of the produce don’t require pushing down; this is a great advantage of vertical design juicers because the hands are vacant, and you may cut the produce for juicing.

Those are the differences that valid for most of the vertical and horizontal cold press juicers.

How to Pick a Cold Press Juicer?

There are dozens of the masticating juicers on the market, and it might seem hard to choose the one you’ll be satisfied completely. So here are the useful tips that may help you to pick the best one for your needs.

  • If you don’t care about how much money you are going to spend on a juicer, then go with those who have the highest yield of juice. The 6th generation of Omega juicers (NC800 and NC900) may suit you or take a look at triturating juicers, especially Green Star Juice Extractor.
  • If you have limited space in the kitchen, you’d better go with a vertical design juicer: it has a smaller footprint and can fit even a small kitchen. The Omega VRT350 is one of the best vertical cold press juicers.
  • If you are planning to make baby food, pasta, nut butter, grind coffee beans, and use juicer not only for juicing, the best choice would be the Omega 8008 or any other horizontal juicer.
  • If you have a limited amount of money to spare and you want to buy a time-proved juicer, the Omega 8006 (8004 as well) is a good option for you.

Manufacturers

The most known masticating juicers brand is Omega, which is a division of the Legacy Companies. Most of the Omega juicers are made in South Korea and are one of the best cold press juicers with a high yield and nutritional value, the longest warranty cover on the entire unit, and easy to clean up.

Another well-known brand is Kuvings. There are a lot of masticating juicers made by this manufacturer; especially, there are a lot of machines in the product line of ‘Silent Juicers.’ Yet the most famous one is the Kuvings Whole Slow Juicer.

The Breville company is the leader in making centrifugal juicers, yet there is one masticating juicer made by this company – the Breville BJS600XL. Despite the fact this is the first one, it is a good competitor for Omega VRT350.

Hurom is a South Korea company which is well-known for its masticating juicers called ‘Hurom Slow Juicers’ series. The most popular cold press juicer is the upright Hurom HU-100 that operates at a speed of 80 RPM.

Best Cold Press Juicers

A lot of people asking me about the best cold press juicer, but this is a dead-end. The thing is, hard to recommend juicer for someone if you don’t know what this person is looking for and what is a budget for a masticating juicer. You never know is this person is on a tight budget or isn’t what he or she is planning to juice and what yield is expected.

From the above, you know there are different types of masticating juicers on the market today, some of them are very different, and some of them are very pricey. Before picking a proper juicer, you should decide on what you are going to juice and how much money you are ready to spend on it.

We listed the best five juicers below, which are proven by many customers. Here you go!

Omega 8008 Juicer Review

Overview

Omega Chrome Heavy Duty Masticating Juicer 8008 works in the same way the previous juicers did: it operates at a slow speed of 80 RPM (revolutions per minute may vary from 75 to 85) preventing juice oxidation and promoting vitamins, healthy enzymes and nutrients.

omega 8008 juicer

As the previous one, this model uses the same single-auger dual-stage cold press technology of juice extraction: pushed into the juicer produce is crushed down, and the juice is squeezed out of it. The pulp is ejected automatically, and the juice goes to the juicing jug.

Assembling, disassembling and cleaning are as easy as it was before: nothing has changed, Omega’s juicers are still on the top of ease of use.

Although there are many improvements compared to the older models (Omega 8003, 8004, 8005, 8006), the 8008 features a new juicing screen: it has dual stainless steel inserts that are renowned for larger surface area (~25% of extra surface area). Besides, the upgraded screen is made of thinker plastic that provides more strength.

Another difference is in the funnel: the Omega 8008 has a larger funnel (it’s sometimes called ‘jumbo funnel’). Now juicing became even more convenient than ever!

The new Omega 8008 comes with BPA-Free housing, which is made of Eastman Tritan copolyester.

Auger made from GE Ultem material is bulletproof and can deal with different kinds of processes, including hard fruits such as carrots, apples, tangerines, oranges, and so on.

The Omega 8008, like its predecessors, can do more than only extracting of juice – this is a multiple-use kitchen appliance acting as a food processor. Along with juicing wheatgrass, leafy greens, different kinds of fruits and vegetables you can:

  • Make pasta or baby food.
  • Extrude soy milk
  • Grind beans
  • Make frozen desserts and nut butter.
  • Chopping and mincing ingredients

Omega provides a 15-year warranty cover on the entire unit and is the longest among masticating juicers, so you don’t need to worry about if something goes wrong with the juicer.

Omega 8008 vs. Omega 8006

Here are the differences between the Omega 8008 and the Omega 8006 are listed:

  • Omega 8008 has a larger funnel than 8006
  • Omega 8008 has a 25% larger screen than 8006
  • Omega 8008 is BPA-free, while 8006 has polycarbonate housing.

Omega 8008 vs. Omega 8006

What’s the difference between Omega 8008 and Omega 8007?

These machines are identical except for the color: the Omega 8008 comes in a chrome-plated plastic, and Omega 8007 comes in silver plastic.

What’s the difference between Omega 8008 and Omega 8004?

Same as between Omega 8008 and Omega 8006. Both 8006 and 8004 are identical except for the color.

What’s the difference between Omega 8008 and Omega NC800?

There are two main differences between the NC800 and the Omega 8008:

  1. The NC800 has a larger feed chute (~82% lager) that makes feeding produce easier;
  2. The NC800 has a special adjustment that guarantees higher yield (~25% more) compared to Omega 8008.
How long can I store the juice?

Juice can be stored without any loss during 72 hours, but it is recommended to drink it just after the juicing or within the next few hours.

How long it takes to clean up the whole juicer?

Cleaning up takes about 3 minutes.

Pros and Cons

Pros:
  • Multifunctional machine: can do juicing any fruit, vegetable, or wheatgrass and perform as a food processor.
  • Easy to assemble and clean
  • Has a large screen
  • Has a large feed chute
  • Has a BPA-free housing
Cons:
  • A bit pricey compared to other juicers

What’s in the package?

Here is a list of parts and accessories that comes with the juicer.

  • Juicer Omega 8008 (main body)
  • Sieve
  • Auger (screw)
  • Blank
  • Juicing screen
  • Funnel
  • Drum
  • Endcap
  • Collection bowls
  • Cleaning brush
  • Round noodle nozzle
  • Flat noodle nozzle
  • Breadstick nozzle
  • User manual

Conclusion

The Omega 8008 is truly one of the best cold press juicers nowadays that has both a high yield of juice and is a multiple-use appliance. If you want to have a fresh juice with a high volume of nutrients and vitamins each day that are easy to use – you’ll need this cold press juicer.

Omega Vert VRT350 Review

Overview

When it comes to vertical cold press juicers, it is hard not to mention Omega and one of the most popular masticating juicers of our time – Omega Vert VRT350. It squeezes fruits, vegetables, citrus, and wheatgrass at a low speed of 80RPM that prevents nutrients from oxidation, and you get fresh juice with all of the vitamins your body requires.

omega vert vrt350

What has made this juicer so popular? Well, I believe there are a couple of things that led to that.

First of all, its price. The price of Omega VRT350 differs from store to store and depends on the color of the juicer itself: cinnamon usually is the cheapest while silver is the expensive one. However, price is not above $330, and this is not so much considering what you get after buying cold press juicer.

Secondly, it’s easy to assemble and disassemble. Assembling the first time may take a bit of time, but after that, it will take no more than 2 minutes. Good result, yeah?

Thirdly, it has a tiny footprint. Thanks to the vertical design, the Omega VRT350 doesn’t require a lot of space in the kitchen.

Also, I have to mention the self-cleaning feature that eases cleaning after juicing. All you need is to add a bit of water and let it cleanse itself out. After this cleaning up, you can make another juice or put it aside until the next use.

Omega VRT350 vs. 8006

The Omega 8006 is another popular masticating juicer made by Omega Juicers. It has a horizontal design and larger footprint, and it’s a better option if you want to juice leafy greens and wheatgrass most of the time as it handles better food that has a fiber structure.

So let’s find out similarities and differences between both juicers. First goes the similarities:

  • Both juicers run at 80 RPMs and utilize a cold press technology of juice extraction, which preserves nutrition in your juice.
  • Their augers are made out of GE Ultem material.
  • Juicers are quiet and don’t produce a lot of noise.
  • They are manufactured in South Korea.
Now goes the differences:
  • The Omega Vert juicer takes less counter space.
  • The Omega 8006 has a 15-year warranty, which is 5-year longer compared to the VRT350.
  • While juicing leafy greens and wheatgrass, the Omega J8006 doesn’t clog up at all. The VRT350 pulp ejection port might get clogged if you make your green juice without adding any apple, carrot, or any other fruit to the juice.
  • Juicers made with the vertical juicer are more foamy and pulpy.
  • The Omega J8006 has a higher yield.
  • The Omega VRT350 is a self-feeding juicer; hence you don’t have to use a pusher to feed the juicer all the time.
  • Juicing with the VRT350 takes less time.
  • Baby food, pasta, nut butter, and other food can be made with the J8006.

In general, the Omega J8006 is more versatile and can handle more sorts of the different process as well as it has a higher yield in most of the cases.

Omega VRT350 vs. VRT400

The Omega VRT400 vertical juicer is an upgraded version of the Omega VRT350. Both juicers look alike, and sometimes they are mixed up.

Yet there are some changes in the design of the new model, which leads to some differences in juicing.

For instance, the Omega VRT400 has a juice tap at the end of the spout. It allows you to mix the juice inside of the juicing bowl to get a smoother structure and to mix tastes of different food to get the best experience of juicing. Also, it makes self-cleaning better as you can hold water inside of the juicer as long as it needed to clean up all extra pulp on the juicer parts.

Assembling became easier as well: now, to lock the juicing bowl, just line dots up, and that’s all!

The Omega VRT400 also got a new redesigned pulp outlet port, which is larger, short and stubby. This new design reduces the chances of clogging while juicing leafy greens and wheatgrass.

The new model has a longer warranty – 15-year on labor and all parts. Another good thing is the price – with a discount on Amazon, the cost of the VRT400 is cheaper than the VRT350!

Omega VRT350 vs Hurom HU-100

Despite the different model names, the Hurom HU-100 is identical to the Omega VRT350. Why is that so?

The answer is simple: both juicers are made at the same factory in South Korea, and they share the same specs, parts, technologies of juice extraction, and so on.

There is the only difference between both juicers: warranty: the Hurom HU-100 has a 10-year warranty on the motor and 1-year limited warranty on all parts. Hence for US customers, VRT350 seems a better option just because of the warranty.

FAQ

What’s the difference between Omega VRT350W and Omega VRT350 HD?

All the difference is in different colors: the model VRT350W is white, and VRT350HD is silver. Originally, HD meant the Heavy-Duty 8x Harder Screen. All the Omega vertical juicers after the VRT330 come with an 8x harder screen, including the VRT330HD.

What about the warranty?

The Omega VRT350 has a 10-years warranty.

What does the ‘reverse’ button do?

If the motor is overloaded, it stops to prevent damage. In this case, you just have to push the reverse button and wait a few seconds. After that, you can continue juicing. Therefore try not to put in a lot of materials at once.

Can it extract juice from citrus?

Yes, it can.

Is the Omega VRT350 child-proof?

Yes, it is.

How do I can control the amount of pulp?

You may use a different yellow strainer to have more pulp in your juice. If you don’t want to have pulp at all or have less amount of it, use a white strainer.

How can long juice be stored?

The juice can be stored for 72 hours without losing its nutrients.

Does it work well with cabbages, beetroots, and other solid vegetables?

Yes, it does.

Where is this juicer made?

The VRT350HD is manufactured in Korea.

Pros and Cons

Like every product, the Omega VRT350 has its advantages and disadvantages. Let’s figure them out.

Pros:
  • Excellent build quality
  • Compact and beautiful design
  • Easy cleanup
  • Quiet operation
  • Produces less foam than other masticating juicers
  • Small footprint
Cons:
  • More pulp than usual (but that depends on a strainer)
  • Large carrots have to be sliced in half to operate without jamming. Better even to chop carrots into pieces to get a more smooth juice.
  • Sometimes pulp ejection flap clogs up, which leads to an excessive amount of pulp in the juice. That happens rarely, but it happens.

What’s in the package?

Here is a list of parts and accessories that comes with the juicer.

  • Juicer Omega VRT350 (main body)
  • Juicing bowl
  • Scraper wiper (auto-cleaning brush)
  • Two filter baskets (strainers)
  • Food hopper
  • Auger (screw)
  • Lid
  • Juicing jug
  • Pulp container
  • Filter cleaning brush
  • User manual

Conclusion

Omega has made a decent masticating juicer that still is one of the most popular cold press juicers. Is it worth buying? Yes, if you want to make fresh juices and get all the vitamins and nutrients to be healthy and wealthy, and this is one of the best vertical juicers for everyday use.

PS If you want to save ~20 bucks, you may buy Hurom HU-100 Slow Juicer. It has pretty much the same specs but costs a bit less.

Kuvings Whole Slow Juicer Review

Overview

Before reviewing the juicer, let’s recall what a masticating juicer and the cold press technique of juicing at all is.

kuvings whole slow juicer

What has made this juicer so popular? Well, I believe there are a couple of things that led to that.

Usual juicers (a.k.a centrifugal juicers) are operating at very high speed – about 6000-13000 rotations per minute (RPM), spinning the produce with sharp blades. They cannot operate at a lower speed; otherwise, they cannot do their job. Such a high speed lead to juice oxidation and destroying all the nutrients juices have.

Masticating juicers works completely differently. They rather grind and masticate the produce than spin it using tough and strong augers to extract the juice out from the pulp. This technique doesn’t require high speeds, and cold press juicers operate at a speed of ~70-80 RPM. Also, this juicing technique prevents heat build-up and retains vitamins in the juice.

However, Kuvings decided to be in advance of all masticating juicer manufacturers and released the juicer, which operates even at a lower speed – around 50-60 RPM. Hence this prevents not only the juice oxidation and retaining all the vitamins and nutrients, yet it boosts the number of these healthful enzymes. Also, due to the lower speed, less foam is produced.

Yet the lower speed is not the only one improvement compared to the other cold press juicers. There is another one we should mention of – a larger feed chute.

There have been a lot of complaints about small feed chutes that require the produce to be cut into small pieces before proceeding. But with Kuving’s 3″ feed chute, there is no need to cut the food all the time – simply cut it in two, and that will do for the most sorts of the produce, Juicing now become much more comfortable!

For those who are a juicing newbie, the assembling and disassembling of the juicer might seem hard. But it just sounds like a tough proposition; it is as easy as ABC. The juicer comes with detailed instructions that show up all the produce of assembling, disassembling, and cleaning up. After you did your juicing 2-3 times, you’ll completely get used to quick assembling/disassembling, and it would take no more than 5 minutes in total.

By the way, cleaning of the Kuvings Whole Slow Juicer is easy-peasy as well: it takes 2-3 minutes to get all of the pulp off from the juicer parts. Cleaning may be conducted by simply pouring water into the juicer as well. In this case, just let it flow through the juicer for some time to clean the juicing bowl, auger, and strainer.

Despite both powerful motor and auger, the Kuvings B6000 works quite quiet, and it is possible to make a fresh juicer early in the morning, not awaking your family members or neighbors. The difference will be noticed, especially if you used a centrifugal juicer before.

But how about the yield? Does the Kuvings Whole Slow Juicer extract the highest yield out of the pulp?

Definitely, YES! It is one of those hi-end juicers which extract juice with the highest efficiency and leaves only the driest pulp.

The Kuvings Whole Slow Juicer made from sturdy materials and is BPA-free, which means it doesn’t contain harmful substances.

Kuvings Whole Slow Juicer B6000S vs. B6000W vs. B6000R vs. B6000PR vs. B6000WW

There are different models of the Kuvings Whole Slow Juicer B6000, and some people are wondering what’s the difference between them. There is no difference, but the colors: each word means a different color.

Here’s the list of colors the Kuvings Slow Juicer is available:

  • B6000S – Silver
  • B6000W – White Pearl
  • B6000R – Red
  • B6000PR – Pearl Red
  • B6000WW – White

FAQ

What types of food can it juice?

Hard and soft fruits, vegetables, and leafy greens

Can I make nut butter with it?

With special attachments, you can make both nut butter and fruit sorbets. Also, it is possible to make coconut milk.

May any problem occur while juicing the hard produce like apples, carrots, beetroots, etc.?

Definitely, not. This juicer squeezes the juice out from hard fruits or vegetables without any problems.

How much pulp does the extracted juice contain?

A very-very little, minute amount of pulp and you might wait for a few minutes to let it completely settle to the bottom and drink the juice free of pulp.

How long warranty does it have?

It has a 10-year warranty on the whole unit.

What is the feed chute shape?

It is circular.

Pros and Cons

Pros:
  • Very efficient
  • Very large feed chute
  • Small footprint
  • Produces less foam than other masticating juicers
  • BPA-free
  • Easy to assemble, disassemble and clean
  • Self-cleaning feature
  • Books with recipes come with the juicer.
Cons:
  • Much more expensive than most of the masticating juicers

What’s in the package?

Here is a list of parts and accessories that comes with the juicer.

  • Main Base (Kuvings B6000S)
  • Feeding Tube
  • Drum Lid
  • Smart Cap
  • Juicing Bowl
  • Juicing Screw (Auger)
  • Rotation Wiper
  • Strainer
  • Rotating Brush
  • Juice Cup
  • Pulp Cup
  • Pusher
  • Cleaning Brush
  • User manual
  • 100-page recipe book

Conclusion

The Kuvings Whole Slow Juicer B6000 is a high-end cold press juicer that provides high yield, is easy to assemble, operate and clean. It is expensive as well, but it may save you a lot of money on vegetables and fruits in the long term.

Hurom HU-100 Review

Overview

The Hurom HU-100 is a vertical masticating juicer that works in the next way: it squeezes the juice out of the fruits, vegetables, and wheatgrass by applying special screw – auger. This auger is made out of the very tough and durable material, which is called GE Ultem material, which is eight times (!) stronger than usual melamine auger. Thanks to very high durability, this auger handles hard fruits and veggies, i.e., carrots, beetroots, apples, cabbage, and so on very effectively.

hurom hu 100

This auger rotates at a speed of 80 RPM. Under low speed, the juice and doesn’t heat; This provides to retain more nutrients in the juice, like enzymes and vitamins, which are essential to function the human body properly.

The HU-100 features a dual-stage juicing system. This means food is masticated and squeezed twice by the auger, and thanks to it, you get a higher yield of juice, approximately 15-20% more This will make a big difference if you are going to juice every day as it would allow you to save some money on the food.

After every time you juice, the juicer should be cleaned up. It would be challenging, but this juicer has a self-cleaning feature; thanks to it, the whole cleaning from the pulp that isn’t ejected automatically and remains inside of the juicing bowl and on the strainer is easy-peasy and takes around 2-3 minutes.

To perform cleaning utilizing the self-cleaning feature, you should prepare just a glass of water and pour it inside of the operational juicer and wait for 1-2 minutes until it cleans the parts of the juicer as juicing bowl, strainer, scraper wiper, and auger. After one or two minutes of waiting, just open the juicing outlet and let the water flow out of the juicing bowl. After this operation, you can put the juicer aside until the next time.

Apart from cleaning, it is recommended to disassemble this cold press juicer if you are not going to juice for some time. The complete guide of how to assemble and disassemble the Hurom HU-100 is described in the user instructions. You may find this manual scrolling down to the end of the page.

In my experience, the full assembling takes about 2-3 minutes, and at the same time, I spend on disassembling this juicer.

The Hurom-100 has a two-step safety system (it is completely child-proof ) and a protection system against motor overload. If you put inside a lot of processes, the motor might stop to prevent its damage. If it happened, do not panic: a protection system is working, and that’s a good sign. To continue juicing, follow these steps:

  1. Push the ‘Reverse’ button and hold it for 3-5 seconds
  2. Wait a 2-3 seconds after release.
  3. Push the ‘On’ button, and the auger will continue to squeeze the juice out of the produce!

This protection system increases a motor and strainer lifetime, so don’t blow it up if the juicer suddenly stopped.

The Hurom HU-100 is manufactured in South Korea and has a 10-year warranty on the motor.

Hurom HU-100 vs Omega VRT350

These juicers share the same dimension, and both are vertical masticating juicers. I counted only two differences:

  • They come in a different color.
  • The Omega VRT350 has a 10-year warranty on the entire unit while the Hurom has a 1-year warranty on juicer parts and a 10-year warranty on the motor.

Hurom HU-100 vs. Huron HU-400

The Hurom HU-100 and Hurom HU-400 share the same design, specifications, they both are vertical cold press juicers operating at the same speed of 80 RPM. Yet there is one small difference between them, which I think is necessary to point out.

The thing is the Hurom-400 features an even higher level of child-proof, and that’s why it may suddenly stop more time than the HU-100 due to design improvements. From my point of view, this improvement is one hundred percent useless, which makes the Hurom HU-100 better than HU-400.

FAQ

Is this masticating juicer silent?

The Hurom-100 is silent, practically, especially compared to centrifugal juicers. The noise level is much the same as the Omega VRT350.

Does it have BPA parts?

Nope, the Hutom HU-100 is completely BPA-free.

How this juicer performs while juicing grasses?

It performs awesome! Even though vertical masticating juicers are designed to juice fruits and vegetables, this juice, in particular, juicing different sorts of wheatgrass very good, squeezing out every last ounce of the juice and leaves very dry pulp.

What shape and dimensions have the feed chute?

It has a crescent shape, and its size is 2.25″ x 1.25″.

How long warranty does it have?

It has a 10-year warranty on the whole unit.

What is the feed chute shape?

It is circular.

Pros and Cons

Pros:
  • Very efficient in juicing
  • Can juice wheatgrass
  • Provides as many nutrients in the juice as possible
  • Made out of the high-quality material
  • Small footprint
Cons:
  • Sometimes juice can be more pulpy than usual.
  • If you are going to make a beetroot juice without any extras, you should be prepared for the foam.

What’s in the package?

Here is a list of parts and accessories that comes with the juicer.

  • Base (Hurom HU-100)
  • Hopper
  • GE Ultem Squeezing Screw
  • 2 x GE Ultem Strainers
  • Spinning Brush
  • Juicing Bowl with juice and pulp outlets
  • Pusher
  • Juice container
  • Pulp container
  • 2 x Cleaning Brushes
  • User instructions

Conclusion

This one is the perfect masticating juicer for most cases. It is made out of sturdy materials and has a reliable design, which makes it perfect for everyday use. If you want to get the high yield and as many nutrients as possible – you should go with the Hurom HU-100.

Breville BJS600XL Review

Overview

Breville is famous in the US for its centrifugal juicers, but not so long ago; the company decided to approach a market of masticating juicers by releasing the first slow juicer – model BJS600XL also known as ‘Breville Juice Fountain Crush.’

breville bjs600xl

The BJS600XL is a vertical cold press juicer that looks very similar to the famous Omega VRT350 masticating juicer; however, there is a difference between those juicers. If you are interested in these differences, scroll down a bit.

First of all, let’s focus on the key features of Breville BJS600XL.

What’s so special about BJS600XL?

The key feature of Breville masticating juicer – its speed; Fruits, vegetables, citrus, and wheatgrass are squeezed at a very low speed – only 80 revolutions per minute. That prevents juice oxidation during juicing, and in the end, you get smooth juice full of useful nutrients and enzymes.

The BJS600XL is quiet compared to other Breville’s juicers. A person who had a centrifugal juicer before might be amazed by how this thing is quiet.

This cold press juicer is child-proof: it has a two-step safety start, so for most of the kids, it is impossible to figure out.

The BJS600XL can be easily cleaned up. All you need is just add a bit of water and let it run through cleaning feeding chute, wiper, auger, and other components. It may take a few minutes to finish the cleaning and to remove all the residual pulp inside.

The vertical design has two more benefits compared to horizontal: it takes up less space and has a wider feeding chute that saves your time as you don’t need to cut the produce into smaller sizes.

The BJS600XL has a special sensor for the motor that prevents it from overloading. So there is no need to worry about a motor crash. Also, Breville comes with a ten-years warranty for the motor (the entire unit has a warranty in 1 year).

Breville BJS600XL vs Omega VRT 350HD

The design of Breville BJS600XL is quite similar to another vertical juicer – Omega VRT350HD, if not downright identical.

I can assure you: there are differences between BJS600XL and VRT 350 and here they are:

  • The motor on the Breville Juice Fountain Crush is a 240 Watt, and on the VRT350 is a 150 Watt, but it doesn’t make it more powerful.
  • Breville’s pusher is smaller than Omega’s.
  • Feed chutes are approximately the same, but Omega is taller a bit, and Breville’s housing is a bit bigger.
  • Both augers are made from GE Ultem material but have a small difference in design.
  • Filter basket of Breville BJS600XL is a bit larger, and there is a lot more surface area for cleaning, especially on a top screen area. However, VRT 350HD has a larger bottom hole where pulp comes out.
  • Omega has two wiping blades on scraper wiper, and Breville has three of them.
  • Juicing bowls are pretty much the same, but Breville’s is a bit bigger. BJS600XL come up with larger filter basket this balance both main body housings. Both of them have gear that spins wiping blades, silicon gaskets that prevent the juice from spilling on the motor body and pulp flaps.
  • The motor base of Breville BJS600XL is larger, and from below, it has an overload switch.
  • Both juicing jugs marked up to 4 cups and are identical to each other.
  • Both juicers produce the same amount of pulp, and BJS600XL yields a bit more juice than VRT350HD.

Breville BJS600XL vs Omega J8006

The Omega J8006 is a horizontal masticating juicer which utilizes the same cold press technology of juice extraction.

While juicing leafy greens and wheatgrass, the Omega J8006 produces more juice and doesn’t clog up at all. It’s not surprising at all, as horizontal masticating juicers were designed to juice this sort of food in the first place.

While juicing apples, carrots, beetroots, ginger roots, and other hard fruits and veggies, the Breville performs a bit better as the Omega. It results in more yield, and while juicing, you don’t have to use the pusher; hence you can cut the produce at the same time as the machine does its job. Also, the Breville’s feed chute is larger than the Omega’s, which saves your time while doing prep work.

The Breville BJS600XL produces a bit more foam than the J8006 juicer, and the juice is a bit pulpier.

In general, if you want to juice leafy greens and wheatgrass mostly, the Omega J8006 will be the best option. If not, then pick the Breville Juicer.

FAQ

What can I juice with Breville BJS600XL?

Fruits, vegetables, and wheatgrass

What sort of fruits and vegetables this do juicer handle the best?

It’s very good at juicing soft fruits (berries, etc.), wheatgrass and leafy greens. But you can also make juice carrots, beetroots, apples, lemons, and other hard and soft fruits as well as citrus.

Is the BJS600XL Juice Fountain Crush BPA-free?

Nope, it is not.

How quiet is the juicer?

It is less quiet than any blender and centrifugal juicer, and you may have a well-going conversation during juicing.

Does the BJS600XL produce foam?

Again, it depends. If you are going to squeeze juice only from beetroot, you’ll get the foam. If you are mixing different fruits and vegetables, there will be no foam at all in most cases.

Can it deal with hard seeds of apple coats, etc.?

No, it cannot. Before juicing an apple, you should cut it out before proceeding.

How long can I store the juice made with this masticating juicer?

As far as this is a cold press juicer, you may store the juice up to 2 days, yet it’s better to drink it within the day as it was made.

Where is the BJS600XL manufactured?

It is made in South Korea.

Pros and Cons

Pros:
  • Small footprint
  • The best choice for juicing fruits and vegetables
  • Easy to clean up
  • Doesn’t produce a lot of noise during juicing
  • Good juice quality
Cons:
  • Not BPA-free.

What’s in the package?

Here is a list of parts and accessories that comes with the juicer.

  • Juicer Breville BJS600XL (main body)
  • Juicing bowl
  • Scraper wiper (auto-cleaning brush)
  • Filter basket (strainer)
  • Food hopper
  • Auger
  • Lid
  • Juicing jug
  • Pulp container
  • Filter cleaning brush
  • User instructions

Conclusion

Breville BJS600XL ‘Juice Fountain Crush’ is one of the top-rated juicers on Amazon, and it is worth it. Due to vertical design and small footprint, juicer doesn’t take a lot of space in the kitchen, and quiet work makes it perfect for squeezing good quality morning juice.

Aicok Slow Masticating Juicer Extractor AMR521 Review

Overview

The Aicok Slow Masticating Juicer is one of the best masticating juicers out there – especially if we look at products of a similar price range. The previous version of this Aicok product was one of the fan favorites. The brand did everything it could to prove its quality and remove some of the few flaws the original had. It uses an improved helical system that has seven spiral openings. In other words, it can break, cut, mill, squeeze, grind, and, finally, extract the juice. Each part of the spiral system does its job of extracting as much juice as possible while keeping all the nutrition.

Compared to its older version, this upgraded juicer doesn’t agitate the fruit as much, providing better quality juice. In fact, it almost doesn’t create any heat at all. This enables the juicer to be more durable, as it won’t get clogged as often. The pulp quality is bigger, and if you’re someone who hates pulp – this product has a pulp ejection feature, so nothing of it gets inside your glass.

Keep in mind that this juicer shouldn’t run continuously longer than 20 minutes, or you’re risking damaging it. However, it is still much more durable compared to the original. It generates a sound of 60 dB. This is somewhat loud but much quieter than many other juicers. With it, you can create a juice that can:

  • Provide you with an excellent vitamin supplementation
  • Improve digestion and appetite
  • Improve your immune system
  • Help you reduce weight

Not to mention how easy to clean this unit is. It consists of only a few parts, so it’s easy to take apart to clean and assemble it later. In fact, you can even clean it inside a dishwasher.

On top of it all, this juicer is one of the more affordable products on the market. For such a low price, you get a product of excellent quality.

AMR521 vs. AMR519

Here are the differences between Aicok AMR521 and Aicok AMR519:

  • AMR521 has an upgraded spiral system
  • AMR521 is still a bit louder than AMR519
  • AMR521 is made of PMMA and ABS, while AMR519 is made of BPA free plastic.

What’s the difference between AMR521 and AMR16?

AMR16 has a much wider opening compared to AMR521, and it’s much faster but damages the fruit more.

What’s the difference between AMR521 and AMR509?

AMR509 provides a better juice yield, but AMR521 has a much better spiral system.

What’s the difference between AMR521 and SD69K?

AMR521 is much better overall, but SD69K is larger, allowing for more juice to be grinded at once.

How long can I store the juice?

You can store most juices in the fridge for up to 72 hours without it going bad.

Is it easy to clean?

This product is very easy to clean. It won’t take you longer than a few minutes to clean it by hand, or you can simply put it inside a dishwasher.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

  • Affordable
  • Very easy to assemble and clean
  • Keeps most of the valuable nutrition of the fruit
  • Has an improved spiral system that provides great juice quality
  • Quiet operation

Cons:

  • It has a very slow operation

Conclusion

The Aicok AMR521 is the best juicer from this brand, and it provides one of the best value-for-money we’ve seen. It offers great juice without losing too much nutrition. If you’re looking for a great, affordable juicer that you can use every day, you shouldn’t miss this product.

Jocuu Slow Masticating Juicer Review

The Jocuu Slow Masticating Juicer is one of those products that easily exceeds expectations – at least according to numerous online reviews. It features a 150W motor that can easily separate the juice from the pulp. This enables it to produce very tasteful and highly nutritional juice. It works very slowly, and this powerful mastication can reduce the oxidation rate. This also reduces foam to a minimum, which is a considerable problem with faster working juice extractors. While some people might oppose the working speed, this is the best way to ensure your juice is healthy and high-quality.

This juicer has two-speed settings so that you can adjust the working regime to ‘soft’ and ‘hard’. With it, you can squeeze juice from many various fruit and vegetables and even some wheatgrass! All detachable parts are constructed with high-quality antioxidant materials, approved for food. The motor is relatively quiet, and it produces noise under 60 dB. This allows you to prepare healthy food without waking everyone up.

Everything can be disassembled for easier cleaning with just one touch. The button allows you to take everything apart and wash it easily. There is even an extra brush that you can clean the filter with. Not to mention that this Jocuu’s masticating juicer has a reversing action function, so you can prevent food from jamming the device!

You can buy this juicer alone, or in a set, in which you’ll get:

  • The Jocuu juicer
  • Two cleaning brushes
  • 6 Epica glass beverage bottles, perfect for carrying healthy drinks
  • The Juicing Bible by Pat Crocker, an excellent recipe book with drinks for all your needs

If this isn’t enough, the product comes with a:

  • 4-year motor warranty
  • 2-year accessories warranty
  • 30-days free trial
  • 24h premium service
  • Lifelong technical support

FAQ

How many volts does this product need?

This product uses 110 volts standard plug.

Does this leave the pulp in my juice?

This product separates pulp from the juice so that you can get a smooth taste. However, sometimes the pulp is small enough so it can go through the pulp filter. This is necessary, as the holes on the pulp filter aren’t too little to prevent clogging.

Is there foam after making juices in this product?

We did notice a small amount of foam; however, if you simply stir it with a straw or a spoon, it’ll go away.

Can it make ice cream or shakes?

No, this juicer is made for extracting juice only, and it doesn’t make ice cream, shakes, or similar beverages.

How big is the juicer cup?

The juicer cup has a capacity of 700ml, which is more than enough for most fruits and veggies.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

  • Long warranty
  • Has a disassemble button
  • Easy to clean
  • Two speeds make it perfect for any fruit or vegetable
  • Comes in a nice set

Cons:

  • The plastic elements can be of better quality

Conclusion

This is one of the best-received products – and we can see why. It’s working really well with both hard and soft fruit, and it’s effortless to clean. The one-touch disassemble button is of great help. The stainless steel is of excellent quality, which is noticeable by the extended warranty the product has. It even comes with cleaning brushes making the maintenance easier than regularly.

KOIOS Juicer Review

If you’re looking for an excellent but affordable cold press juicer, you should probably check out the KOIOS juicer. It stands out from the crowd as it is being advertised as a great yielder for leafy greens. Also, the device is pretty simple. It doesn’t have any whistles, bells, lights, or similar fancy features that make it too complicating to use. Also, you can’t make butter, nut milk, or shakes with it. As its name suggests, this product makes juices. Also, as this is a slow masticating juicer, it provides you with the most nutrition possible, so everything you make will be super healthy.

This juicer spins at 80 RPM, which is fairly slow, so it might not be the best if you’re looking for a quick, healthy drink. However, this has its own advantages, as the juice it makes is of high quality. The oxidation is minimal, and relatively little air can enter the produce.

Another great feature KOIOS Juicer has the reverse function that helps unclog the device. This can also be helpful while cleaning the product. At the same time, this device is quiet, and even babies could likely sleep throughout the juice extracting process.

This juicer works best when extracting juice from:

  • Spinach
  • Beet greens
  • Kale
  • Lettuce
  • Wheatgrass
  • Basil

In other words, if you need to make juice from greens, which are known for being hard to get juice from, this might be a great product for you. It can produce more juice from greens than most other, similarly priced juicers.

This product comes with an impressive 10-year motor warranty.

FAQ

Can you do something with the pulp once the juice is made?

Pulp has many beneficial nutrients, and there’s no need to throw it away. From it, you can make broth, a pureed soup, or even use it in muffins.

Are there replacement parts for this device?

If you happen to break this juicer, you can always contact the manufacturer. They are often more than willing to offer you a replacement part.

Are the plastic parts of the device BPS-free?

Yes, all plastic parts are BPS-free and safe to use.

Should I remove the seeds before using this device?

It is always recommended you remove the seeds from all fruits before using them.

Can you juice nuts using this juicer?

It isn’t recommended that you use this juicer for extracting juice from nuts.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

  • Affordable
  • Great for extracting juice from greens
  • The oxidation is minimal, as almost no air can enter the juice
  • Very simple to use and clean
  • Has a seven spiral system that provides high-quality juice
  • 10-year warranty

Cons:

  • Some parts could be more durable

Conclusion

This product probably offers one of the best value for money we have found. For an affordable price, it can offer you most things any much more expensive juicer can. If you plan on juicing greens, this might be one of the best juicers for the task. Some parts aren’t as durable, as the plastic parts could be stronger; however, the manufacturer does offer a refund or a spare part if anything goes awry. The 10-year warranty is a great touch.

Omega H3000D Cold Press 365 Juicer Review

Omega is one of the best-known brands when it comes to juicers, and Omega H3000D Cold Press Juicer is the latest one of its many products. It ensures the amount of nutrients in juice is high enough and that not many vitamins are wasted. Compared to previous Omega models, it uses the newest technology currently available to produce the best extracted juice possible. At the same time, the device is reasonably priced, especially looking at other similar items from famous brands.

This juicer uses an auger that rotates at the speed of 90-110 RPM. This isn’t as slow as some other models, but it is still slow enough to ensure the juice doesn’t oxidize. At the same time, this ensures the device doesn’t produce any heat while juicing. This juicer ensures that clogging is next to impossible, so you have one less problem to worry about. Juices that this product creates are:

  • High in nutritional value
  • Have nutritional integrity
  • Great for your immunity
  • Very tasty, depending on the fruit or vegetables you use

The manufacturer created this product thinking about those who want high-quality juice but don’t have much time to prepare it. Omega simplified the juice extracting process, which also allowed for a lower price. The product is easy to clean, and you can even use a dishwasher. It has a quiet operation, and most people in the house won’t even notice you’re using it.

Omega H3000D is made from these parts:

  • Housing
  • Juice container
  • Auger
  • Pulp container
  • Fine juicing screen
  • Coarse juicing screen
  • End ca
  • Drum
  • Hopper
  • Plunger
  • Brush

Omega H3000D vs. Omega 8008

  • Omega H3000D is significantly simplified compared to Omega 8008
  • Omega H3000D is much cheaper than Omega 8008

Omega H3000D vs. Omega MM900HDS

  • Omega MM900HDS has a bit slower rotating speed compared to Omega H3000D
  • Omega H3000D is smaller and lighter than Omega MM900HDS
  • Omega MM900HDS has a two-stage extraction, while Omega H3000D uses a three-stage auger
  • Omega MM900HDS is designed exclusively for the Northern American market

Omega H3000D vs. Omega NC800HDS

  • Omega H3000D is almost half the price of Omega NC800HDS
  • Omega H3000D is much smaller compared to Omega NC800HDS

Pros and Cons

Pros:

  • Affordable
  • Easy to assemble and clean
  • Oxidation is minimal thanks to the slow rotating speed
  • Operation is very quiet
  • The device is compact, and it can fit most kitchen places
  • Works thanks to a three-stage auger

Cons:

  • It isn’t the best for juicing greens

Conclusion

Omega proves with every new product why it’s the leading brand when it comes to juicers, and Omega H3000D Cold Press Juicer isn’t any different. Although it has some problems while juicing greens, it’s probably one of the best products currently on the market. It can create tasty, healthy juice while also being quiet and very simple to use. For the price you’re paying, you could hardly get a better deal.

Last Updated: 12th Dec, 2020

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Tumay Kilinc

Tumay Kilinc

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