Juice Extractors And The Excellent Role They Do In Kitchens

Machines that can mechanically separate juice from fruits, vegetables, leafy greens, and herbs are called juice extractors. These appliances have been part of most kitchens since their invention in 1930. With their popularity, a number of various types of these juicers are now being manufactured that consumers are give a wide array of choices to select from.

The Triturator Juicer was the first ever juice extractor created. It was invented in 1930 by Dr. Norman W. Walker. Dr. Walker as a young man suffered from a serious illness that resulted from overwork. Unable to accept the concept of a sick body, Dr. Walker cured himself and from then, dedicated his life in the search for man’s ability to extend life by being free from disease. He then established in New York the Norwalk Laboratory of Nutritional Chemistry and Scientific Research where he continued his search. It was in the laboratory where Dr. Walker later discovered the therapeutic value of fresh vegetables-which, in turn, resulted in the invention of the juice extractor.

Extracting juice from raw fruits and vegetables is done today for many reasons. The basic purpose of a juice extractor is to provide a smooth juice from any fruit or vegetable so as to serve as refreshment. Nevertheless, juice extractors are also being used as juice therapy is today among the widely used naturopathy employed in treating a number of diseases. Natural juice extracted from raw fruits and vegetables contain concentrated amounts of phytochemicals, antioxidants, living enzymes, and vitamins that help fight against various diseases. Grape and orange juices, for example, are being used to treat acidity, while carrot and citrus fruit juices are recommended as cure for diabetes. Juicers are also employed as these appliances allow individuals to obtain the daily recommended servings of fruits and vegetables, as well as provide back the vitamins and minerals people lose while going through therapy.

Juice extractors come in three different types. These are centrifugal juice extractors, the masticating juice extractors, and the triturating juice extractors. Individuals with limited time in the kitchen and with limited budget would prefer centrifugal juice extractors. These juicers are made from powerful high-speed motors that make juicing quick and easy. Moreover, these types are the least expensive among the three types of juicers. However, for those looking for healthier drinks, slow juicers like the masticating and triturating juicers should be employed. Masticating juicers use a single gear to break down juice slowly and extensively to produce a higher yield of juice than centrifugal extractors. Triturating juicers, on the other hand, use two gears to slowly squeeze out every last drop of juice from the fruit and vegetable. Triturating juicers also extracts the most amount of juice from raw products.

The selection of which brand and model should be purchased is the next decision one is to make after choosing the type of juice extractor. The factors that should be considered in this decision are the appliance’s ease of use, percentage yield, and brand name. The juicer should be user friendly in such a way that it can be operated and cleaned easily. Percentage yield on the other hand, refers to the percentage of juice extracted vs. wasted material. Finally, it is recommended that consumers purchase trusted brand names so as to easily find replacement parts, when necessary.

Juice extractors are indeed vital kitchen implements. These appliances are great investments that will provide not only fresh refreshments but as well as juices with medical values. They also are great decorative items in kitchens.

Joshua Curtis is a cancer survivor from Germany. To ensure that he will not be inflicted with the same disease again, Mr. Curtis is very keen with his diet. And included in his diet is a cup of fresh juice extracted from raw fruits by his Entsafter (his juice extractor).