5/31/2011

New Z-Star Manual Portable Wheatgrass Juicer Review

New Z-Star Manual Portable Wheatgrass Juicer
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I am partial to the masticating (rather than spinning centrifugal) juicers for reasons I won't go into here, so I went nuts shopping trying to fit my budget. I looked over this model quite a few times thinking it wouldn't be suitable for more than wheatgrass, or assuming it would be a lot of extra work.
Turns out that it is so easy to use I can't hardly believe more reviewers don't talk about it. Granted I chop the veggies, but to give you a frame of reference it's less effort to turn the handle than to tamp the veggies down the chute, and you have to do that even with an electric (not that either is hard). I could liken the manual/electric usage to driving manual/automatic transmission. I actually prefer this manual over the electric masticating I have used most days. Staying actively engaged makes it go by faster or something.
It is also extremely efficient. I have also used an Omega 8005 and feel like I not only saved money up front, but am spending less on veggies. As a daily juicer, that adds up. It's also lower pulp in the juice and less froth, the first a matter of taste the second a matter of shelf life. If you like the pulp, you can obviously add it back in.
As others have mentioned the pulp wants to drop into the juice container. There are about a hundred ways to easily work around this. My personal favorite is to put something under the container to raise it up a bit, allowing it to slide "out of range." Complaining about that seems to me about as petty as complaining you need an outlet for your toaster. It's really no big deal.
I have been extremely pleased with what it is able to juice. I am growing wheatgrass, but so far have fed it mainly apples, celery, and carrots.
I suspect this is the Green Star or Solo Star or whatever it's called these days with a crank instead of a motor. That is just a guess, based somewhat on the available "conversion kit" for electric model owners. Either way it is a terrific juicer and I'm glad I didn't fork over triple the price for an electric motor.
Update 11 1/2 months after buying:
I finally had something go wrong with this juicer. I was making peanut butter with the plug in the cap and it broke. I jumped on the Tribest web site, found a toll-free number, and in less than a minute I had someone from the company on the phone who replaced the part free of charge. They honored the 1 year warranty with no hassles even though I was pushing the thing pretty hard (I think the rep was surprised I had successfully made as much PB as I had with the plug in). BTW - the peanut butter this makes is amazing. It's actually capable of making creamy peanut butter, just leave the plug out of the front cap. ;)

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Wheatgrass juice is one of nature's richest sources of chlorophyll and has proven to be a natural body cleanser, rebuilder, and neutralizer of body toxins. Until now, obtaining the juice from this miracle plant required purchasing expensive juicers or making a trip to your local juice bar to buy a shot. Now, with the Z-Star Manual Juicer, Tribest makes it affordable to be able to juice wheatgrass at home, or on the go.

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Factory-Reconditioned Waring JEX328FR Health Juice Extractor Review

Factory-Reconditioned Waring JEX328FR Health Juice Extractor
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I've wanted a juicer for a long time, but could never really justify the expense, knowing that I'd very likely quickly tire of the maintenance involved. When I saw this juicer for under $25, it seemed like the perfect opportunity.
When I opened the box, I was immediately impressed with the unit's solid construction. You can see right away that this isn't a plastic piece of junk that's going to break righ away.
With the unit's first use, I juiced: cabbage, kale, spinach, carrots, onions and peppers. The unit - while not as powerful as more expensive models, I'm sure - juiced up everything with no hesitation. I would describe the pulp to be damp, but not what I'd call really wet.
I dreaded the juicer clean-up process that I'd heard so much about. Disassembly of the unit is a breeze. There are basically three main parts to remove and it takes all of thirty-seconds. No problem.
If there's one thing I could change, it would be a better designed pulp-catcher that would allow a bag to be used. This is only a minor gripe and has in no way made me regret the purchase.
If you are a casual juicer, looking to get your feet wet without spending a ton of money, this would be a perfect choice. I'm still amazed that I got this for under $25 and I'd recommend it without hesitation.

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5/30/2011

Corelle Coordinates Chutney 8-Ounce Acrylic Glass, Set of 6 Review

Corelle Coordinates Chutney 8-Ounce Acrylic Glass, Set of 6
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I was very pleased with these glasses because first of all, the pattern matches my dishes and second of all, their the perfect size for a juice glass. Plus their plastic so my grandkids can use them without worrying about dropping and breaking them.

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Black and Decker 1.25-c. Fruit and Vegetable Juice Extractor Review

Black and Decker 1.25-c. Fruit and Vegetable Juice Extractor
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I got this juicer as a gift. It will liquidize any fruit and vegetable. The only drawback is that the pulp still contain juice and had to scoop up the pulp and run it through the machine again only to spit out in the reservoir again. Also cleaning the blade and especially the screen is time consuming.

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Easy, one-handed operation for fast juicing. The 2-Cup (16 oz. /480ml) capacity is the perfect size for refreshing individual drinks. Automatically extracts vitamin-rich, all natural juices. The stainless steel cutter/strainer separates the pulp fr

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5/29/2011

Bormioli Rocco Bahia Bi-Color 8-Ounce Juice Glass, Set of 12 Review

Bormioli Rocco Bahia Bi-Color 8-Ounce Juice Glass, Set of 12
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Bormioli Rocco Bahia Bi-Color Cooler Glass, Set of 6
These glasses are anything but ordinary, which is exactly what I was looking for. The colors of blue and green in the glassware are rich and deep, and look beautiful on a table. For anyone who loves a touch of elegance at an affordable price these glasses are perfect. Unfortunately, two of the glasses were damaged in shipment, which sometimes happens, but this merchant was very responsive and replaced the glasses immediately. I will definitely be ordering from them again!

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An Italian company with a long history of lovely glasswares, Bormioli Rocco created the Bahia Bi-Color line to add beautiful jewel tones to the table. Fashioned with a sculptural base and flourish where the stem cradles the bowl, Bahia Bi-Color glasses are soft hues of emerald below and sapphire above. The look is sophisticated and lively at the same time, suited to a late-night romantic meal or an al fresco summer supper. This Bahia Bi-Color juice glass is a petite pop of color, perfect for offsetting the bright hues of tomato, ruby grapefruit, or orange juice. It holds 8 ounces, stands 5-5/8 inches high, and cleans up in the dishwasher for maximum ease. Packaged here in a set of 12, the glasses are made in Italy and coordinate with Bahia Bi-Color beverage glasses, coolers, and dessert dishes.

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Corelle Coordinates Cherry Blossom 8-Ounce Acrylic Glass, Set of 6 Review

Corelle Coordinates Cherry Blossom 8-Ounce Acrylic Glass, Set of 6
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Pretty, durable cups that match my plates and are the perfect size and durability for my toddler.

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5/28/2011

Die-Cast Juice Fountain Elite Review

Die-Cast Juice Fountain Elite
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This is a well made juicer, it tears through carrots and beets without a great deal of effort. It's not too difficult to clean, although cleaning it out isn't fun either. The basket that strains the juice clogs and must be brushed clean. I have tried the following produce with great success: carrots, beets, ginger, celery, apples and spinach. That's all - because that's all I really enjoy making regularly. I cannot say the pulp is extremely dry, but I use some of that pulp for baking and some for making vegetable stock for my soups and some goes straight to composting my herbs - so I cannot complain.

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800JEXL Features: -Heavy grade die-cast metal body. -Made from highest grade aluminum and zinc. -Titanium cutting disc. -Stainless Steel micromesh filter. -3'' circular feed tube processes whole fruit. -Centered dual knife blade assembly, stabilizing knife. -Extracts more juice and can make an 8 oz. glass in 5 seconds. -Easy to assemble parts are all dishwasher safe (except electrical base). Specifications: -1000 watt; 13,000 RPM (High), 6,500 RPM (Low). -Dual speed motor allows to juice hard fruits and vegetables on high speed. -Low speed is optimized for softer fruits and leafy green vegetables. -Accessories include 1-liter juice jug with froth separator and easy clean brush. -Has only four parts, top shelf dishwasher safe. -1-year manufacturer's warranty. -Overall Dimensions: 16.5'' H x 12.5'' W x 8.5'' D. Owner's Manual

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Waring Health Juice Extractors Review

Waring Health Juice Extractors
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Sometimes you have to learn the hard way.
First - this thing doesn't juice all that efficiently. Wanna find that out for real? Go buy a GOOD juicer, and use it. This thing starts looking like a massive waste of time and money the moment you try a better juicer.
Next - think this is a good price? Think again. The lid on the pulp container is stupidly designed with an easily broken protrusion on the bottom right which acts as a safety - the juicer will not turn on unless the lid is on. Of course, when that protrusion breaks, it won't turn on then either. Replacements are $12 or so, plus shipping. Note that I got mine from an Amazon Store called "Small Appliance". Don't get me started. They suck beyond all human comprehension, but at least they called me a week after I'd already bought a better product. Hey: They may not be good, but they sure are slow!
The replacements do not fit. So you get an RMA and ship the replacement back (your dime) and get another replacement...
That does not fit. How the heck did this happen? Waring only has one part like this anywhere, ever, and it doesn't fit? So I get a lot of shipping charges to return the ill-fitting cover, and by now I have spent enough to buy a better product in the first place.
TL;DR: Don't. Spend a little more. You'll be happier, it'll waste less, and it'll last longer.

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Waring Pro Juice Extractor lets you get the most out of your favorite fruits and vegetables. Ideal for today's fast and healthy lifestyles, the Juice Extractor is engineered to make the process easy. More juice is extracted from less produce, leaving only dry pulp in the Pulp Collector. That means no mess while processing, and quick and easy cleanups. An extra wide feed tube minimizes preparation time, and the convenient ON/OFF toggle switch is simple to use. The efficient metal design has fewer parts to clean, is easy to assemble, and makes this attractive machine a pleasure to own and operate. Drink to your good health, with Waring. * Extra Wide Feed Tube * Brushed Stainless Steel Housing * Extra Wide 3 1/2 Feed Chute * Instruction Book * Attached Pulp Collector * Stainless Steel Juice Collector--PLUS--Juice Jar

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5/27/2011

Norpro Orange Juicer Review

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I just bought this juicer. I was worried about a few things:
1. I saw a Good Eats episode on oranges the very next day after I'd purchased this. Alton Brown held up this exact juicer, said it was junk, threw it away, and recommend using a more sophisticated press.
2. I read the reviews here that said there was lots of orange and juice left behind, because the orange folds up around the edges trapping fruit and juice.
3. Some people said the lemon and lime presses (I have a really cool one with a swiveling plate that lets you choose smaller for limes or larger for lemons) worked great, but the orange one didn't. That made me even more worried since my lemon/lime juicer works great and that's why I went for the orange one.
4. Finally: some people said the broke in a few months.
Here's my review:
I juiced my 1st orange. It worked great.
A. I searched online to see just how much juice an orange should produce. From what I saw, you get 2-3 oz per medium sized orange. My medium sized orange produced exactly 3 oz. So that seems pretty darned good.
B. It didn't take a lot of force to make it work, however once the orange is almost done, some squirted back up again. I am confident that was user error, but we'll see after I go buy some more oranges and experiment. I will update my review with any new facts. Some juice was above the peel. If I just opened up the squeezer and turned it over, that poured into the glass instead of flying up into my eye.
C. About the fold up, fruit left behind comments. Yup. It folded up. Yup, there was fruit in the fold. I unfolded that lip and ate what was left. It was juicy and delicious! If you are gonna chill the oj for later, this gives you a tasty treat for you light effort. But since a normal orange gives 2-3 oz of juice, and I got 3oz of juice, I just don't see this as a problem. Great yield, plus a treat for the squeezer (me).
D. Mine has only juiced on tasty orange so far. If it breaks, I will update my review. Until then... my recommendation is buy! If you want a bigger press like Alton recommends go for it, but honestly, if I squeeze 4 oranges, I'll get a nice big 12oz glass of delicious oj, and some orange bit snacks to boot. :)
E. The handles are a lot shorter than I imagined. I picked this one cause it was eligible for amazon prime. Otherwise, I'd pick the one with the longest handles for extra leverage. But again, I had zero trouble with this one, so it may not be super vital to have the longer handles.

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Extract all the juice without the rind, pulp or seeds. Maximum juicing with minimal effort. Durable cast aluminum. Place citrus half with cut side down in juicer and squeeze to juice.

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Corelle Coordinates Pink Trio 8-Ounce Acrylic Glass, Set of 6 Review

Corelle Coordinates Pink Trio 8-Ounce Acrylic Glass, Set of 6
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As expected for an 8 oz. glass, these are small - juice glass size. These glasses are stackable, which is great if you've got limited cabinet space.Stacked, the total height is 8". So, they take very little space my glass shelf.
These glasses are dishwasher safe, and so far the design is holding up well. There is a little bit of water pooled on top of the glasses when they're washed in the dishwasher. It's not something that bothers me.
The design is quite a bit lighter than it looks on my laptop screen. I prefer the color on the actual glasses.They coordinate well with the Pink Trio dishes, but it's not the exact same pattern. I'm happy with the purchase!

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5/26/2011

Anchor Hocking Heavy-Base 15-Ounce Iced-Tea Glasses, Set of 12 Review

Anchor Hocking Heavy-Base 15-Ounce Iced-Tea Glasses, Set of 12
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My wife and I have been looking for some good, simple, sturdy glasses for a while, and we decided on these because of the simple design, clear glass, heavy base, and good size (15 oz). I was a bit nervous about having glasses shipped, but because of their excellent customer service I know that Amazon would replace any broken ones.
The glassed arrived very well packed in a thick cardboard box with good dividers between glasses. All of the glasses arrived fine, without any damage at all. Each glass had a bar code sticker on the bottom, but they all came off in the dishwasher.
The glasses themselves are very sturdy, hold the perfect amount of liquid, and have a simple & elegant design that we really like. The base is weighted, but I would not call them heavy.
Overall I feel these are an excellent value - 12 high quality glasses for a very reasonable price. If you are looking for a set of glasses I recommend that you give these a try.

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Appealing in their simplicity and symmetry, this set of 12 iced-tea glasses contributes both practicality and style to any drinkware collection. The 15-ounce glasses feature thick, heavy bases that impart substance and stability for durable use from one meal or occasion to the next. Distinguished by a crystal-clear finish that beautifully showcases their contents, the glasses make a handsome accompaniment to freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable juices, soft drinks, iced tea, and other beverages. Plus, their neutral appearance means they layer tastefully with dinnerware pieces of all colors and shapes. Casual enough for kid-friendly meals and family dinners, yet refined enough to set out for cocktail parties or formal occasions, the versatile glasses move easily from the kitchen cupboard or the china hutch to an in-home bar or backyard picnic. Best of all, the dishwasher-safe set enables quick and effortless cleanup. Made in the U.S., each 15-ounce iced-tea glass measures approximately 3 by 3 by 6 inches.

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Super Angel 5500 Stainless Steel Living Juice Extractor Machine - Super Heavy Duty Juicer: Juices Fruits, Vegetables, Leafy Greens, Wheatgrass Review

Super Angel 5500 Stainless Steel Living Juice Extractor Machine - Super Heavy Duty Juicer: Juices Fruits, Vegetables, Leafy Greens, Wheatgrass
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This quality juicer is a beast of a machine that squeezes every last drop out of anything you want to juice.
The Angel is a pleasure to use, easy to clean and creates delicious drinks with 2-3 times more juice (and nutrients) than any juicer I have owned.JUICE
The most important part of a juicer, juice from the Angel tastes delicious and makes too much to drink!
I make a Dr. Oz "Fresh" Juice daily, using celery, apple, spinach, cucumber, lemon, lime, ginger and parsley. Using 1kg (35 ounce) of ingredients the Angel Juicer returns 894gms (31 ounce) of juice, making it almost 90% efficient at extracting liquid from the mentioned ingredients.
The Angel excels at leafy greens, but is also very impressive with fruits. Pomegranate juice is highly recommended, to make you strong like bull!
Orange, pineapple or grapes are almost as yum, and as there is very little pulp ejected, juices taste more flavoursome and have a consistency better than any I have tried from another juicer, carton or juice bar.
There is very little foam produced perhaps around 2-5% of total juice content.
The Angel also makes soy milk, nut butters and seed juice, although I have never made these.EASE OF USE
The Angel is quickly and easily assembled with a simple on and off function, however it is slower than a centrifugal juicer in extracting juice.
The twin screws quietly and slowly chew the juice out rather than spinning it out at high speeds like a centrifugal juicer. This is a Rolls-Royce juicer for a luxurious drink, if you want a fast drink buy a Ferrari Breville juicer or something.
If produce is inserted too quickly, a mushy goop at the bottom of the feeding shoot appears and eventually a couple of drops will leak from the clamping mechanism. This is the biggest annoyance I have encountered with the juicer, but rarely problematic if produce is inserted slowly enough.
So, instead of washing, cutting and juicing all the fruit/vegetables at the same time, I find it easier to chop then juice, chop then juice, giving the Angel ample time to squeeze everything out, taking less than 5 minutes all up, for 1kg of Fresh Juice.
You can put things like apple seeds into the twin gears without change in taste to the juice, but many lemon seeds make a juice bitter.

CLEANING
To make the machine spotless takes a good few minutes. All non-motor parts except for the screen mesh need just a quick wash under the tap(faucet)
Other reviewers stated finding it difficult to clean the screen, and it can be awkward at first, but much less so than centrifugal juicers with their myriad of parts and clamps. I found the screen much easier to clean if liquidy produce, such as lemon, is juiced after more fibrous produce such as celery.
Then only a wash under the tap with a few scrapes on the outside and a few scrubs on the inside (with the included scraper and brush) is needed. When juicing pomegranates, everything washes away with a quick splash with no scrubbing required.
As everything is stainless steel, there are no plastic bits to discolour, meaning that everything looks brand new if wiped clean with a dry cloth. After months of use the juicing parts do not have a single water mark, scratch or stain on them, but the stainless steel motor unit has a couple of faint water marks which may be annoying if you are a perfectionist like me.
After a few months of daily use, a slight calcium residue appeared on the juicing parts but a vinegar soak and a toothbrush, as per the manual instructions, dealt with that.

BUILD QUALITY
The motor unit is a monster with a 5 year warranty, but like most quality products I expect it to last much longer than the stated guarantee. Both the motor and the twin screws are very heavy and sturdy feeling. In comparison the mesh screen is very light, but is strong and its weight beneficial when cleaning. The wooden plunger is of excellent quality, as it has not stained or split at all.
The plastic juice and pulp containers however, are weak, scratched quickly from cleaning and stain if left dirty. The benefits of having an all stainless steel juicer means no contact with (potentially toxic or gender bending) plastics, and promoted in detail on the Angel website, so why a cheap plastic container was provided is beyond me.
I replaced the plastic juice container with a 1 litre Pyrex jug which works better as a juice receptacle.
When switched on the Angel is remarkably quiet, with most of the noise coming from the internal cooling fan. During use, the Angel is a little noisier than a loud fridge, but much, much quieter than a centrifugal juicer, ie. you can still hold a conversation or listen to music.

GOOD: Easily makes wonderful tasting and copious amounts of juice.BAD: Have to chop-up and insert fruits and vegetables slower than a centrifugal juicer.UGLY: Should replace el-cheapo plastic jug with a glass one.
Water marked stainless steel motor unit deducts one star.

In short- Buy this product if you can afford it and love vegetable juices. If you can't afford it, and you are serious about juicing, save up.
4-stars because for the price it should be perfect, but the Angel makes 5 star juice.PS. YouTube "Angel Juicer" to see it in action.



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Super Angel is the most advanced living juice extractor with all stainless steel construction in the world. Super Angel , celebrating more than 21 years in business, is a worldwide leader of living juice extractor. Super Angel 's technology and quality control through the constant and exhaustive innovation over the past 21 years places the Super Angel Living Juice Extractor as one of the top in the industry. Super Angel has made daily contributions to the development and future growth of the global health equipment industry. Our Commitment is to provide our valuable customers with quality products and service unparalleled in the juicer industry. It is our privilege to serve our customers in any way we can.Super Angel Living Juice Extractor will juice almost anything from carrot and apples to wheatgrass and spinach. It is not limited to just regular juicing but you can enjoy soy milk and delicious tofu. The revolutionary, all stainless steel design incorporates a twin gear impeller press system that powerfully rotates at a low 86 rpm (the most ideal speed), that can keep all enzymes and nutrients alive in the juice.Super Angel Juicer is perfect for wheat grass, barley grass, leafy greens, herbs and sprouts. We are quite sure that Super Angel Juicer will provide you with the maximum juicing pleasures with the confidence. Super Angel Juicer is a big time saver even when juicing for one person, but especially when juicing for more than one person, or for a whole family.Own the reliable and premium juicer for your peace of mind. We recommend a more reliable, heavy duty constructed, powerful juicer that triturate (crush and grind into very fine particles) and presses with a slow rpm (keeping enzymes intact and generating no heat) that guarantees to juice the more fibrous green vegetables and grasses.Here is to your health, pure and natural juice free from preservatives and additives.

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5/25/2011

Omega J8004 Nutrition Center Commercial Masticating Juicer, White Review

Omega J8004 Nutrition Center Commercial Masticating Juicer, White
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My wife and I have had this for four months of intense juicing of cabbage and occasionally broccoli. My wife had multiple stomach and duodenal ulcers from medications due to a spinal injury and we combed the internet looking for studies on the best home remedies, as prescription antacids were not healing her. We chanced across two studies on raw cabbage juice healing ulcers in a matter of weeks, so that led me to research juicers.
There are four basic types of juicers. In order of general effectiveness (least effective to most effective) on greens, they are as follows:
1. Spinning blade/centrifugal ($50-$200)
2. Single-gear masticating (like this one) ($200-$350)
3. Double-gear masticating ($425-$550)
4. Hydraulic press w/shredder ($1,000-$2,500)
We were hoping the ulcers would heal quickly and I didn't plan to invest much. In reading the reviews on the spinning blade-type extractors, they seemed a poor choice for leafy greens, but quite good for fruits and other types of vegetables. One additional caveat I found was that juice from such juicers didn't keep that long, apparently due to oxidation and heat friction. My wife grew up with such a juicer and she had always enjoyed it, but she agreed it wouldn't work well for wringing juice from a cabbage.
Next came the single-gear juicers, and these varied from steel to melamine construction to a new high-tech super-hard GE plastic. Steel can oxidize fruit juice and melamine is a soft plastic that is most known for appearing in contaminated animal food from China, which in tests artificially appears as protein. Neither of these sounded good, but in reviewing the latest versions of the J8006/J8004 (they are identical except for the color and $40 difference), I found Omega was using GE Ultem, a plastic at least six times harder than melamine for the augur. This was a huge plus to me.
The double-gear juicers appear to get about 15% more juice out of the same amount of produce, but take quite a bit more time to clean. They are also twice the cost of single-gear juicers. This wasn't worth it to me.
Finally, the hydraulic press juicers get the most juice out, but can cost thousands of dollars. I couldn't find one under $800.
Our Experience:
I decided to get the J8004 and we went to town using it. It's been used probably 40 times so far for about 45 - 60 minutes each time. I make two quarts of cabbage juice at a time and it's refrigerated, with my wife drinking all of it within two days. At the end of the second day, if it's been kept sealed in the refrigerator, the juice tastes virtually identical to when it was juiced (just shake it up a bit because the juice settles).
Directions for the juicer say it shouldn't be used more than 30 minutes at a time. This isn't a problem, as I prepare two plates of cabbage leaves, juice them, turn off the machine, then prepare two more plates of leaves at a time.
The Omega leaves some juice in the pulp, which I now recapture by feeding the mash back through the machine. Strangely, the extra passes go very fast compared with the first one with the leaves, basically because the mash goes in the tube with absolutely no friction, and is much less volume to handle. In general, if you are juicing cabbage leaves, this is how each pass juices out if you got 600 milliliters with the first two platefuls:
1st time - 600 milliliters
2nd time - 150 ml more
3rd time - 50 ml more
4&5th time - 50 ml more total
Yes, the double-gear machines might get more each pass, but I figure that putting cabbage through three times is more than equal to putting the it through twice on a double-gear, and I save $250 for that net of one extra pass.
The unit has held up well and has never stained from all the greens touching it, so save forty dollars and get this over the silver J8006 twin (both units are superior to the J8005 because that unit, strangely numbered higher than this, uses a melamine auger and has only a 10 year warranty). The parts all rinse clean in no time, save for the two filtering portions on the cone the augur presses against. These require a brushing motion (one is included) to clean, and even then the part with the fine mesh retains some cabbage fiber. Fortunately, we put the parts in the dishwasher where anything remaining can be blasted off.
We've used it to mass-grind coffee with an included grinding option. It grinds a pound of coffee in about three minutes.
You can't go wrong with an Omega J8004 if you are juicing greens. We would definitely buy this again, but due to the incredibly long warranty, we don't expect to buy anything for over 15 years!
UPDATE: We've now used it more than 60 days on cabbage and broccoli and used it to make wonderful blueberry sorbet (using the second cone unit for grinding). Putting frozen wild blueberries into it makes a sorbet come out the end that if allowed to thaw, is a perfect cold blueberry juice. This summer we have been using it in this capacity far more than for cabbage. WONDERFUL! (NOTE: My wife's ulcers completely healed by the two month point, so we've moved on to other juicing other items.)

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Progressive International Citrus Juicer Review

Progressive International Citrus Juicer
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I was looking for a lemon and lime juicer, something easy to use and cheap. This item fits the bill wonderfully.
It's three pieces. The bottom cup has a little spout on it. It also has a non-skid ring on the bottom to help prevent splippage. The top and bottom cups are graduated with Tbls, ml, and Cups measurements. All three pieces fit very well together and disassemble easily. Also, the manufacturer states that this is dishwasher safe, though I hand-wash mine.
My mother in law has already made lots and lots of bottles of her "healthy" style lemonade with this contraption. When you're done, it fits easily into a tall drawer/cubbard.
It is made entirely out of plastic, so we'll see how long this thing lasts, though I personally only plan to use it infrequently.
All in all, I feel like I got a really good value at ~$5, especially compared to all these other more expensive juicers that may or may not juice all that well.

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Progressive International� is your source for the widest range of functional, inventive, and fun kitchen tools and great ideas put into practice. Our in-house designers spend hours in the kitchen coming up with ways to improve on a variety of traditional tasks and tools. Established in 1973, our commitment to quality and service allows us to offer a broad selection of quality kitchenware and other household products. This 1 cup capacity citrus juicer is designed to fit limes, lemons and oranges. This juicer features a domed lid that doubles as a measuring cup and has a non skid base so it won't easily move.It includes printed measurements in tablespoons, cups and millimeters and is made of heavy duty plastic.Dishwasher safe.

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5/24/2011

Omega J8003 Nutrition Center Single-Gear Commercial Masticating Juicer, White Review

Omega J8003 Nutrition Center Single-Gear Commercial Masticating Juicer, White
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Hello there this is Evo and I'm offering a video review of the Omega 8003 juicer. This is an outstanding juicer and I am so glad I didn't settle for something cheaper. Like stated in the video it has been an absolute JOY to use and have been using it daily for over a month now. With such a big warranty it is no surprise that Omega makes some of the best consumer grade juicers on the market. I hope you enjoy my review!

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Equipped with a 1/3-horsepower single-phase induction motor, this powerful masticating juicer thoroughly chews up plant fibers to fully extract vitamins, enzymes, and minerals from fruits and vegetables, including wheatgrass and leafy greens. The unit's dual-stage juicing system ensures maximum efficiency, while its low rotation speed of 80 RPMs means no foaming, no clogging, and no heat build-up. In addition to juicing fruits and vegetables, the multi-purpose machine can also be used, just as effectively, to make peanut butter or natural baby food, grind coffee beans and flour, mince herbs and spices, and extrude homemade pasta including spaghetti and linguini with the included pasta nozzles. Other highlights include a high juice yield with very dry pulp, an automatic pulp-ejection function for continuous juicing, a built-in "reverse" mode to prevent food from getting stuck, heavy-duty construction, and quiet operation. Easy to assemble, operate, and clean, the UL- and cUL-approved masticating juice extractor measures 14-1/2 by 6-1/2 by 15-1/2 inches and carries a 10-year warranty.

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Creativeware 3-Gallon Unbreakable Beverage Dispenser Review

Creativeware 3-Gallon Unbreakable Beverage Dispenser
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Purchased 4 and used them for an event for about 125 people. Used them outside on a very warm day. No leaks - worked great. I anticipated that the ice in the bottom bowl would not keeps the drinks cool enough to suit me - so I inserted tall vases in the container and filled this with ice and lemons. Filled with lemonade and tea just below the rim of the vase. Between the ice in the bottom and the ice inserted in the vases - the drinks were plenty cool throughout several hours. (and also were not watered down by indirectly introducing the ice).
Highly recommend this product.

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Serve cold beverages with ease indoors or out. The lightweight acrylic design is easy to transport and will not break if accidentally tipped over. The design features a compartmentalized base that can be filled with ice for additional cooling. And it's easy to fill the container with a favorite beverage, since it features a wide mouth and removable lid. The lid's handle makes it easy to lift off for adding more ice, fruit, or sweeteners when needed. Amply sized to hold 3 gallons, the container features a no-drip, easy-pull spout for dispensing. Great for parties or everyday use, the beverage dispenser makes a great gift for newlyweds or new homeowners. Hand wash and rinse for easy care.

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5/23/2011

Artland Simplicity 2-Gallon Beverage Dispenser with Lid, 2-Part Review

Artland Simplicity 2-Gallon Beverage Dispenser with Lid, 2-Part
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The glass is not thick enough in the lower section. We filled the bottom container with ice and the upper with liquid, as suggested, the first time we used it. At the end of the night, when the upper unit was 2/3rds empty, I noticed that the lower section had a large crack in it. Also, the fit between the upper and lower parts is very loose. When empty the upper shifts around a lot. There is a card included which warns about this and says it will stabilize when full. That's true, it does, as long as it stays full. However, if you dispense most of the beverage from your beverage dispenser it loses stability and begins to shift around again. At the beginning of the evening it worked beautifully and was the object of many positive comments. Unfortunatly, we only got to use it that one time. Not Recommended.

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Perfect for serving cold beverages at parties or keeping on the counter during hot days, this 2-part Simplicity beverage dispenser from Artland offers a generous 2-gallon capacity that's great for serving lemonade, punch, sangria, and more. Constructed of durable, handcrafted glass that's made from mouth-blown, lead-free crystal, it features a glass base that can be filled with ice to keep your beverages cool for hours. Alternatively, you can fill it with fruit or other decorations for parties, or use it separately for serving ice cubes or garnishes. An elevated spigot allows glasses to be filled directly from tabletop or countertop. Hand washing is recommended. It should not be used for hot beverages.

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