Which masticating juicer is best? By Luna Regina

Most juice lovers start with a fast juicer (centrifugal juicer). But it is often the case that, as they advance in the health care journey, a masticating juicer, also called cold-press machine, becomes their best companion.

There are three main reasons.

First, a masticating juicer operates with an auger turning slowly inside a chamber. It crushes and squeezes the vegs or fruits, extracting out every single drop of vitamin and nutrient dense liquid, and sending the fiber away. With this mechanism, the machine is a lot more efficient for leafy greens compared to the fast juicer.

Second, at a speed of 60 – 100 rounds per minute (rpm), the auger takes more time to press out the juice than the centrifuge, which typically spins at around 12000 rpm. The slow speed translates to reduced exposure to air, heat, and consequently oxidation, thus preserving the enzymes and life nourishing nutrients from the produce.

Last but not least, thanks to its anti-oxidation feature, the juices made with a slow juicer can stay fresh for up to 72 hours in the fridge without degradation. Centrifuge made juices, meanwhile, start separating almost immediately after they’re made and have to be consumed within 5 – 7 hours. This is also why while it takes longer to make a juice, the masticating juicer is after all still a better choice time-wise, as you can store the juice for a couple days.
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