Juicers - Masticating vs Centrifugal vs Citrus vs Pulp Ejecting: What’s the Difference?

Juicing has become a popular way to incorporate fruits and veggies into a balanced diet. Juicing is a great choice for both homes and professional kitchens. Whether it's for your own health or you're looking to add a new menu item, a juicer can help. With ample options, choosing the right juicer for your kitchen can seem overwhelming but a little research can go a long way. Start by learning about the most popular four types of Omega juicers: centrifugal, citrus, pulp ejector, and masticating.
Centrifugal juicers are typically a less expensive blender and they perform well with many fruits and vegetables. You can use centrifugal juicers to juice soft, leafy fruits and vegetables like avocados, strawberries, and spinach. If you're just starting to juice, a Centrifugal juicer is a great place to start. One detriment of Centrifugal juicers is that they generate more heat and the juice quickly oxidizes. When juice oxidizes it loses its nutritional value, you will need to drink your juice quickly after using a Centrifugal. Omega’s 1000 Centrifugal Juicer extracts 20% to 30% more juice than other juicers, promising you get the most out of your produce. Omega's Centrifugal uses an induction motor. The motor continuously spins the cutting blade and vertical strainer basket, extracting juice from your fruits and vegetables.
One of Omega's simplest blenders is their Chrome Citrus Juicer. Citrus blenders are used strictly with citrus fruits. Bartenders love citrus juicers because citrus juice offers a fantastic, tart taste that works well with many mixed drinks. Make classic mixed drinks like whisky sours, lemon daiquiris, screwdrivers and many more. Citrus juicers are great for nonalcoholic drinks too. Make fresh squeezed lemonade, orange juice, and grapefruit juice! This is a great purchase for breakfast and brunch cafes. Omega's professional citrus juicers ensure complete extraction of all sizes of citrus fruits. Commercially rated, these juicers are engineered for continuous juicing, efficiency, and power. The biggest downfall of citrus juicers is that they limit what you can juice. While a citrus juicer doesn't work well for all fruits, it's perfect for restaurants, homes, and bars where citrus fruits are the primary focus.
Omega's Pulp Ejector juicers are similar to Centrifugal juicers but they are more efficient. With pulp ejector blenders you will not have to worry about a mess. The Omega 4000 Juicer features a receptacle bin on the back of the juicer that catches fruit and vegetable waste for easy clean-up and quick disposal. Pulp ejector juicers are a bit more expensive but they eliminate the mess that a centrifugal juicer can leave behind. This is a great purchase for kitchens that want a quick clean up after they juice. Consider purchasing Omega's 4000 Juicer if you want a quick on-the-go lunch with little hassle. Great for commercial kitchens who don't have time to clean up a mess after each use.
Masticating juicers are a more expensive appliance but they're well worth the cost. Masticating juicers can be used for many recipes and work well with countless foods. Unlike other juicers, masticating are capable of juicing nuts, wheat grass, and other produce that is difficult to break down. Since masticating juicers are capable of breaking down more foods they can be used for additional recipes. Use your masticating juicer to make homemade baby food, nut butters, ice cream, sauces and fruit sorbets. Juicing at lower speeds allows it to juice these more difficult items without damaging the components of the juicer. The Chrome Heavy Duty Nutrition Center Juicer operates at 80 RPM minimizing heat build-up and oxidation. Next, the auger system forces produce into a tight chamber, grinding and tightly squeezing the food into a juice. This process allows juices to last longer before they lose their valuable nutrients. If you want a juicer that can do it all, we recommend Omega's Chrome Heavy Duty Nutrition Center Juicer.
When it comes to choosing your juicer there is a lot to consider. Ask yourself, what do you need to juice? Will it be used in a commercial or residential kitchen? Running through a list of questions will help you choose between a centrifugal, citrus, pulp ejector, or masticating juicer. To view our Omega juicers and other fantastic products, visit our website at PublicKitchenSupply.com.