In winter and spring, the human body is in great need of vitamins. Since far from the appearance of fresh berries and greens, citruses come to the rescue. These fruits are rich in vitamin C, which protects against viruses and colds. To get more benefits from oranges, limes, tangerines, grapefruits and lemons, citrus juicers will help. They are quite easy to use, so preparing the morning juice does not take too much time.
Main types
Citrus juicers are electric and manual.
The main advantage of manual models is that all vitamins and nutrients are stored in the juice obtained with their help. Indeed, in the manufacturing process it does not heat up, as it happens in electrical analogues. In addition, they are much cheaper.
There are several types of manual citrus juicers:
- Completely manual models. Half of the fetus is placed on a plastic or metal drill and pressed by hand, making rotational movements. The resulting juice enters the container.
- Lever products (press). A mechanical lever juicer for citrus makes it easier to get juice without applying a lot of physical force. The design consists of a cone and a clamping device, which is driven by a handle. Using such a press, you can get a maximum of pure citrus juice, leaving the skin of the fruit almost dry.
Electric models are distinguished by the presence of an electric motor rotating a special conical nozzle. The standard citrus juicer nozzle is for oranges. But some products are also equipped with others for larger or smaller fruits. To get the juice, you need to put half the fruit on the nozzle, then turn on the device. Squeezed juice will drain into the container.
How to choose?
First of all, you need to decide how often and in what quantity you need fresh juice. Then decide whether special nozzles come in handy to control the density of the resulting juice and the presence of pulp in it,
Next, you should pay attention to the quality of the material from which the body and parts are made, the power of the juicer, weight, as well as stability during operation. And, of course, pay attention to the manufacturer, design and cost of the device.
When choosing a juicer, it is recommended to read the reviews of those who have already purchased such a model. It was for them that the rating of the best citrus juice squeezers was compiled. Consider the best models.
BORK Z800
This model is rightfully in first place in the ranking, because the reviews about this stylish and practical juicer are only the most enthusiastic. It is made of high-quality stainless steel, completely silent and quite stable during operation thanks to a quiet 120 W engine and special rubberized legs.
There is overload protection, a pulp content regulator and a drop-stop system. Citrus fruits are pressed without additional efforts, while the juice is not sprayed. This citrus juice squeezer is very easy to clean. It is stored in a special case, which comes complete with a dust cover.
By cons, users attributed only the high cost (an average of 29,500 rubles) and the fact that large fruits must be cut.
Philips HR 1870
Philips Citrus Juicer takes second place in our ranking due to its high productivity and great popularity among users. The cost of this model is 14,000 rubles. This model allows you to quickly and easily squeeze fresh juice not only from a large number of citrus fruits, but also from other fruits.
Power - 700 W, capacity - 1.5 liters (container for squeezed juice). There is an automatic discharge of pulp and the possibility of its regulation in the drink. Also, the juicer has protection against accidental switching on, a drop-stop system, a sufficiently wide compartment for laying fruits, a special nozzle for squeezing fruits and a sufficient number of components. Disadvantages users have not found.
Excellent (3rd place)
This is a professional nickel-plated mechanical juicer-press for citrus and pomegranates made in Germany. The cost is an average of 8,000 rubles.
With the help of this machine you can get the most juice without the application of special effort. Spin fruit is produced almost completely. A juicer is made in the form of a weighty high lever, which rests on a citrus bowl, mounted on sufficiently stable legs with rubber gaskets that provide reliable adhesion to the surface. To squeeze the juice, you need to lower the lever to half the fruit, put in the bowl. The drink flows into the container, substituted at the bottom.
Reviews about this model are only good. High performance, reliability, good stability and ease of use, practicality, durability and, of course, excellent quality were noted. Due to the ease of use and the possibility of obtaining a large volume of juice, such juicers are often used in cafes, restaurants and bars.
By cons, users attributed the fact that there is no automatic discharge of squeezed pulp.
Steba ZP 2 (4th place)
In the middle price segment, this is the best model among citrus juicers with a clamping mechanism. This stylish unit in Bavaria is made and made of stainless steel. There is a convenient lever for easy and quick pressing of fruits, there are high-quality filters, a system for supplying juice to a glass and an anti-drop “drop-stop”. The juicer is very compact, works silently and does not need special care. In addition, it is durable, easy to use and corresponds to the price / quality ratio. The cost of the product is an average of 2,000 rubles.
Among the minuses noted a small power (160 watts) and low performance.
Budget options
This review of citrus juicers includes compact, extremely easy-to-use, and inexpensive appliances. They are great for getting small portions of juice at home. So, let's look at popular budget models, and how to use citrus juice squeezers.
Tricon
This manual wooden citrus juice squeezer is the most inexpensive (from 200 to 500 rubles) and environmentally friendly option. The device is made in the form of a short wooden spear having a trough at the pointed end. When squeezing fruits, the juice retains the maximum amount of useful vitamins and minerals, since the fruits do not heat up.
It is simple in design and operation, light and compact juicer, requiring no special care and able to last for many years. Among the shortcomings noted the ability to process exceptionally soft fruits, low productivity and suitability only for home use.
LEKUE
The Spanish-made juice squeezer is light in weight, low in price (750 rubles) and easy to use. It is enough to cut off the top of the fetus, screw a screw spray into it and then press the cap. The juice is abundantly and freely sprayed on the right place.
Such a device is sold in the form of a set of a bowl for citrus fruits and a spray bottle with 2 nozzles (short - for tangerines, long - for oranges, grapefruits and lemons). According to reviews, this model is able to fully squeeze ripe soft citrus and does not get your hands dirty. Less - not suitable for industrial use.
Squizer by FANYI
This is a hand-held portable juicer, made in the form of a mini-press and similar to a large garlic press. With its help, you can squeeze the juice from a lemon, orange or grapefruit. Half of the fruit is placed between two metal plates (in one of them there are recesses for drainage of juice) and is mechanically squeezed. Using and caring for such a device is simple and easy.
Made of durable colored food-grade aluminum, it is quite strong, durable and inexpensive (about 650 rubles). In addition, there is a silicone insert made in the form of a fine-mesh strainer, which serves to control the ingress of seeds and pulp. The main disadvantage of this model is that the amount of juice depends not only on the juiciness and size of the fruits used, but also on the applied compression force. But, despite this, such a juicer is convenient enough to receive a small amount of juice for preparing salad dressing or cocktails.
Citrus zinger
The best bottle squeezer. It is characterized by compactness, lightness, practicality and low cost (an average of 1,000 rubles). The juicer is made of food-grade plastic or silicone in the form of a cone-shaped screw cap having grooves convenient for squeezing and draining the juice directly into the bottle, which is included in the kit. Such devices have a stylish design and a variety of color solutions. The disadvantages of such citrus juicers are a short warranty period, fragility and low productivity.
Braun MPZ9
The most popular budget electric citrus juicer. This is a compact cone press with a convenient removable liter jug for collecting squeezed juice. The power of a quiet device is 20 watts. The maximum screw speed is 59 rpm.
The press is made of food-grade light plastic and has a system for regulating the consistency of squeezed juice and a special cover that prevents dust from entering. According to reviews, this particular juicer is one of the most practical and durable. In addition, it is pleasant to use, has a very aesthetic appearance and low cost (about 1,300 rubles).
Cons - gears are made of plastic, as well as a small diameter of the cone for squeezing the fruit.
Before you go to the store for a purchase, decide what purpose you need a citrus juicer for. If you need fresh juice from different types of fruits, you should buy a universal device with a nozzle for citrus. For a small amount of orange or lemon, a hand-held device is suitable.