Juicers

Juice Maker Buying Guide

Citrus juicers and juice extractors certainly have their appeal, especially if you like the idea of making your own juice from fresh fruits and vegetables. Use this juice maker guide to select one, whether for a glass of fresh-squeezed juice in the morning or a more robust mixture later in the day.

Features

Look for juice-maker features that make the machines easier to use, store and clean. Also make sure that the juicer accommodates the type of fruit or vegetable you wish to use without a lot of prep work. Here are the features to consider.

Clear juice container  |  Cord storage  |  Dishwasher safe  |  Dust cover  |  Large chute  |  Long cord  |  Pulp regulator

Clear juice container

With a see-through container, you can easily see the juice level. Better, though not universal among units we’ve tested, are visible markings in fluid ounces and milliliters.
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Cord storage

Even models with long cords typically have some way to hide the cord when you’re not using the unit.
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Dishwasher safe

Removable parts, which must be washed after each use, can be placed on the top rack of the dishwasher.
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Dust cover

Protects the opening of the chute where you insert produce for juicing.
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Large chute

Accommodates larger pieces of produce to cut down prep time.
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Long cord

Cords up to four feet or longer allow more flexibility in where you can place the unit.
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Pulp regulator

This allows for some variation of juice pulpiness, though fully pulp free is not necessarily an option.
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