Daily Dose of Vitamins: Top 5 Citrus Juicers

The miniature assistant in the preparation of freshly squeezed citrus juice at home has Austrian roots in its pedigree. A healthy drink, “seasoned” with vitamins, is prepared with it without any hassle.

One piece with the body of the device is a large reservoir for collecting juice. It is convenient to control the level of its fullness from the outside, since the walls of the bowl are made transparent. In addition, they are engraved with a measuring scale, marked up to the mark of 1 liter. This volume is more than enough to cover the need for a dose of vitamins by several family members in one sitting.

The device is turned on by pressing the pre-cut fruit on the cone-shaped nozzle. There are two of them in the standard configuration of the model (of different sizes). Each subsequent activation of the juicer changes the trajectory of rotation of the nozzle to improve the quality of the extraction. In parallel, the user is given the opportunity to adjust the amount of pulp in the finished product.

The relatively low power of the device (40 W) is fully compensated by the complete absence of splashes during operation. During non-working hours, the juicer hides in a secluded corner of the kitchen set, hiding itself from dust with a transparent cover and pulling the power cord into the bowels of the case. Finally, an important role in increasing the attractiveness of the model is played by a tasty price tag — for its money, the First FA-5225-2 has practically no alternatives whose name would be well known to the public.

The Dutch brand Philips does not need a separate introduction, since the technology under its name is widely known in all corners of the globe. For true connoisseurs of freshly squeezed juice, the company's product range includes a lot of popular solutions, one of the most affordable among which is the HR 2738 citrus juicer.

A compact "baby" with a simple and concise appearance will fit in well with any kitchen interior, taking up a minimum of space and confidently clinging to the surface of the kitchen worktop with rubberized legs. Mastering the principles of working with a juicer is as easy as shelling pears — just cut a citrus fruit in half and press it to the cone. With each press, the nozzle changes the direction of rotation around its own axis, resulting in a better spin.

Power Philips HR 2738 is 25 watts, so it is not surprising that the model fulfills its obligations very slowly, but at the same time scrupulously. The juice accumulates in a half-liter plastic tank with a pouring spout, and the pulp, during the extraction, is collected on the upper grate of a small depth. When processing 2-3 oranges or grapefruits, the crumb quickly fills all the free space of the bowl, after which it actively tends to fall out.

Removable elements of the juicer design are washed by hand or in a dishwasher. Additional convenience in handling the model is added by a compartment for winding excess power cord with a total length of 1.2 m. But for some reason the manufacturer forgot about the cover, while the vast majority of the device's closest rivals have it. With an attractive price tag, Philips HR 2738 represents the low-cost segment of citrus juicers, in which the model occupies one of the leading positions.

The brainchild of the German brand Braun is a true veteran of the citrus juicer market. And stability, as you know, is a sign of craftsmanship and, in this case, high reliability of the product.

The performance characteristics of the model are not the most outstanding, in particular, the power of the engine installed “under the hood” is only 20 watts. Despite such a modest figure, Braun MPZ9 carries out a thorough extraction of oranges, tangerines, limes and other citrus fruits, leaving only cake and pulp at the end of the procedure. Moreover, the user is free to set the amount of pulp in the finished drink independently on a density scale from 1 to 5, relying on the individual preferences and wishes of the guests.

A heightening effect in the extraction of citrus fruits is added by the alternate rotation of the cone-shaped nozzle either to the left or to the right around the axis. By itself, its launch occurs by pressing with half of the fruit. The built-in reservoir holds up to 1 liter of freshly prepared drink. For the convenience of further pouring juice into cups, the container is made removable, and on its side there is a measuring scale with a step between marks of 200 mL.

A huge number of reviews about the model are dominated by positive reviews. However, the juicer could not do without flaws at all. For example, a common problem is the yellowing of the top of the cone under the influence of acids. Other shortcomings do not have a pronounced pattern and completely pale against the backdrop of the unsullied reputation of the Braun MPZ9.

The “master” among citrus fruit juice extractors at home is named so by the manufacturing company itself. In the steel case of the model, there was a use for a lot of design developments aimed at simplifying the process of squeezing juice.

Among the visible features of the Princess 201951 , the pressure lever is given a special honor, eliminating the need to manually press the fruit onto the cone nozzle. A co-benefit from the implementation of such a solution was the provision of a better spin. However, an important merit in this matter lies on the shoulders of a powerful 160-watt motor.

Bypassing the intermediate links of the chain, freshly squeezed juice is fed directly into a glass, which is placed in advance under the pouring spout of the device. To prevent situations when juice spills from the spout onto the table, the “drop-stop” system put into service (the mechanism for lifting the spout slightly up) is called upon.

The juicer practically does not make demands on the care of his person. The outer parts of its body are easily cleaned of dirt by hand, and all removable elements are dishwasher safe. The model makes a healthy drink at the first call and without too much fuss, for which it is preferred by many adherents of a healthy lifestyle, along with those who want to get a boost of energy and vitamins for the whole day.

The “retro-style icon” from the citrus juicers group is made in the image and likeness of household appliances from the middle of the 20th century. A reference to the past is the characteristic shape of the model's aluminium case, painted in gentle tones.

The high-quality design of the juicer inspires confidence in the reliability and durability of the device. So, under the transparent cap is the main protagonist of the model — a cone nozzle, driven by a 70-watt engine. The juice squeezed out with its help is poured into a previously substituted container through the spout, since the device was deprived of its own reservoir. A small amount of freshly squeezed product accumulates only briefly in the inner bowl (during the replacement of the juice glass with a new one).

Almost all components of the Smeg CJF 01 are made of metal, with the exception of the aforementioned lid and bowl. They, in turn, are made of harmless food-grade plastic TritanTM. To prevent spillage of juice residues on the work surface, the spout of the model can be lifted up — this is how Italian engineers introduced the “drop-stop” system into the device.

The non-slip feet that securely cling to the table surface serve as fulcrum for the juicer. The power cord can be wrapped around the base of the stand for easy storage. And safety in operation of the model is given by protection systems against overheating and accidental activation. The deterrent from a momentary trip to the store for a juicer is the overpriced cost of the device, but here it should be understood that finding a product more beautiful and original without sacrificing performance is an almost impossible task.