Citrus juicer: review, specifications, rating of the best

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

In winter and spring, the human body is in great need of vitamins. Since it is far from the appearance of fresh berries and greens, citruses come to the rescue. These fruits are rich in vitamin C, which protects against viruses and colds. Get more out of oranges, limes, tangerines, grapefruits, and lemons with citrus juicers. They're easy enough to use, so it doesn't take too long to make your morning juice.

Main species

Citrus juicers are electric and manual.

The main advantage of manual models is that all vitamins and nutrients are preserved in the juice obtained with their help. Indeed, during the manufacturing process, it does not heat up, as happens in electrical counterparts. In addition, they are much cheaper.

Manual citrus juicers come in several varieties:

• Completely handmade models. Half of the fruit is placed ona plastic or metal drill and press it with your hand, making rotational movements. The resulting juice enters the container.
• Lever products (press). A mechanical lever-operated citrus juicer makes it easier to get juice without much physical effort. The design consists of a cone and a clamping device, which is actuated with a handle. Using such a press, you can get the maximum of pure citrus juice, leaving the skin of the fruit almost dry.

Electric models are distinguished by the presence of an electric motor that rotates a special cone nozzle. The standard citrus juicer attachment is designed for oranges. But some products are completed with others for larger or smaller fruits. To get juice, you need to put half of the fruit on the nozzle, then turn on the device. The squeezed juice will drain into the container.

How to choose?

First of all, you need to decide how often and how much fresh juice is needed. Then decide whether special nozzles are useful, allowing you to adjust the density of the resulting juice and the presence of pulp in it, Next, you should pay attention to the quality of the material from which the body and parts are made, the juicer's power, weight, and stability during operation. And, of course, pay attention to the manufacturer, design and cost of the device.

When choosing a juicerIt is recommended that you read the reviews of those who have already purchased such a model. It was for them that the rating of the best citrus juicers was compiled. Consider the best models.

BORK Z800

This model rightfully occupies the first place in the ranking, because the reviews of this stylish and practical juicer are only the most enthusiastic. It is made of high-quality stainless steel, completely silent and quite stable during operation thanks to a quiet 120 W motor and special rubber feet.

Equipped with overload protection, pulp content regulator and drip-stop system. The extraction of citrus fruits takes place without additional effort, while the juice is not splashed. This citrus juicer is very easy to clean. It is stored in a special case that comes with a dust cover.

Users attributed only the high cost (29,500 rubles on average) to the minuses and the fact that large fruits need to be cut.

Philips HR 1870

The Philips Citrus Juicer ranks second in our ranking due to its high performance and great popularity among users. The cost of this model is 14,000 rubles. This model allows you to quickly and easily squeeze fresh juice not only from a large number of citrus fruits, but also from other fruits.

Power - 700 W, capacity - 1.5 liters (container for squeezed juice). There is an automatic reset of the pulp and the possibility of its regulation in the drink. AlsoThe juicer has protection against accidental activation, a "drop-stop" system, a fairly wide compartment for laying fruits, a special nozzle for squeezing fruits and a sufficient number of accessories. Users did not find any shortcomings.

Excellent (3rd)

This is a professional nickel-plated mechanical citrus and pomegranate juicer made in Germany. The average cost is 8,000 rubles.

With this machine, you can get maximum juice without much effort. The fruit is pressed almost completely. The juicer is made in the form of a weighty high lever, which rests on a citrus bowl, fixed on fairly stable legs with rubber pads that provide reliable grip on the surface. To squeeze out the juice, you need to lower the lever on the half of the fruit placed in the bowl. The drink flows into a container placed from below.

Reviews about this model are only good. High performance, reliability, good stability and ease of use, practicality, durability and, of course, excellent quality are noted. Due to the ease of use and the ability to obtain a large amount of juice, such juicers are often used in cafes, restaurants and bars.

Users attributed to the minuses the fact that there is no automatic reset of the squeezed pulp.

Steba ZP 2 (4th)

In the middle price segment, this is the best model among citrus juicers with a pressure mechanism. This stylish unit is made in Bavaria and is made ofof stainless steel. There is a convenient lever for easy and quick pressing of fruits, there are high-quality filters, a system for supplying juice into a glass and an anti-drip "drop-stop". The juicer is very compact, runs silently and does not require special care. In addition, it is durable, easy to use and good value for money. The cost of the product is an average of 2,000 rubles.

Among the minuses is low power (160 W) and low performance.

Budget options

This review of citrus juicers includes compact, extremely easy to use and inexpensive devices. They are great for making small portions of juice at home. So, let's look at popular budget models, and how to use citrus juicers.

Trikon

This manual wooden citrus juicer is the most inexpensive (from 200 to 500 rubles) and environmentally friendly option. The device is made in the form of a short wooden spear with a trough at the pointed end. When squeezing fruits in juice, the maximum amount of useful vitamins and microelements is preserved, since the fruits do not heat up.

This is a simple design and operation, lightweight and compact juicer that requires little maintenance and can last for many years. Disadvantages include the ability to process exceptionally soft fruits, low productivity and suitability for home use only.

LEKUE

Spanish-made spray juicerdiffers in light weight, low price (750 rubles) and ease of use. It is enough to cut off the top of the fruit, screw the screw atomizer into it and then press the cap. Juice is abundantly and freely sprayed on the right place.

Such a device is sold as a set of a bowl for citrus fruits and a spray gun with 2 nozzles (short - designed for tangerines, long - for oranges, grapefruits and lemons). According to reviews, this model is able to completely squeeze ripe soft citrus and does not get your hands dirty. Minus - not suitability for industrial use.

Squeezer by FANYI

This is a handheld portable juicer designed like a mini press and similar to a large garlic press. With it, you can squeeze the juice from a lemon, orange or grapefruit. A half of the fruit is placed between two metal plates (one of them has grooves for draining the juice) and is mechanically squeezed. It is simple and easy to use and care for such a device.

Made of durable colored food-grade aluminum, it is quite strong, durable and inexpensive (about 650 rubles). In addition, there is a silicone liner, made in the form of a fine mesh strainer, which serves to control the ingress of seeds and pulp. The main disadvantage of this model is that the amount of juice depends not only on the juiciness and size of the fruits used, but also on the applied compression force. But, despite this, such a juicer is convenient enough to get a small amount of juice formaking salad dressings or smoothies.

Citrus Zinger

The best juicer in a bottle. Differs in compactness, ease, a practicality and low cost (on the average 1 000 roubles). The juicer is made of food-grade plastic or silicone in the form of a cone-shaped screw cap with grooves that are convenient for squeezing and draining the juice directly into the bottle that is included in the kit. Such devices have a stylish design and a variety of colors. The disadvantages of such citrus juicers are a short warranty period, fragility and low productivity.

Braun MPZ9

The most popular budget electric citrus juicer. This is a compact cone press with a convenient removable liter jug for collecting squeezed juice. The power of a quiet device is 20 watts. The maximum rotation speed of the auger is 59 rpm.

The press is made of food-grade lightweight plastic and has a system for regulating the consistency of the squeezed juice and a special cover that prevents dust from entering. According to reviews, this particular juicer is one of the most practical and durable. In addition, it is pleasant to use, has a very aesthetic appearance and low cost (about 1,300 rubles).

Cons - the gears are made of plastic, as well as the small diameter of the cone for squeezing the fruit.

Before you go to the store to buy, decide for what purpose you need a citrus juicer. If you need fresh juice from different typesfruit, you should purchase a universal device with a nozzle for citrus fruits. To get a small amount of orange or lemon, a manual type device is suitable.