Best Juicer for Pineapple juice

Pineapple juicer Buyers Guide

What qualities do we look for in the perfect pineapple juicer?

Type of juicer and juicer speed

There are really only two juicer types that you need to take notice of to make the best pineapple or turmeric juice.

Masticating juicers

Masticating juicers tend to cause a bit of misunderstanding among buyers because nearly all brands label their juicers as masticating. Masticating typically means to grind or squeeze with teeth.

When juicing pineapple pieces with a masticating machine, it will be ground and squeezed with a slow rotating auger rather than chopped and cut with a fast-spinning blade. This allows for more pineapple juice extraction and less pulp wasted.

The slow speed is crucial to efficient masticated juicing and usually ranges between 45 rpm and 110 rpm. So when you see products marketed as “Slow juicers,” take note that they tend to mean a juicer of the masticating kind.

The slow speed also allows for cooler temperatures, so whenever you see the term cold-pressed juice machine, it’s also relating to a masticating juicer. Low temperatures when juicing pineapple allow for higher nutrient retention since hot temperatures can break down the nutrients in the pineapple root.

The biggest downside is that they are generally more expensive.

Centrifugal juicers

Centrifugal juicers use a blade that spins at very high speeds, usually between 10,000 and 13,000 RPM (revolutions per minute) to break down your chosen fruits or vegetable and the pulp is extracted using “centrifugal force” during rotation

This can be effective to some degree with hard foods such as carrots, pineapples or parsnips but for more fragile thinner foods like wheatgrass or uniquely textured root veg like ginger and turmeric, the high speed and sharp blades can potentially waste a lot of produce with suboptimal juice extraction

Take note that if your favorite pineapple juices include any form of leafy greens, then a masticating juicer is the type that you need since centrifugal juicers are not equipped to deal with the thin shapes.

The big plus sides are that they are overall cheaper than a masticating juicer, and you get your pineapple juice much quicker.

Motor & Power

A high power machine is not synonymous with efficient juicing since a power that’s too high can cause nutrient degradation due to excess heat. 

Centrifugal juicers have the highest power typically between 800-1000 watts, and this is used to power stainless steel blades quickly enough to break down fruit and separate the pulp.

Masticating juicers, on the other hand, use a low amount of power in comparison to centrifugal juicers in the range of 100-200w. This sounds relatively minuscule, but due to the slow rotational speed and the pressure applied with the auger, it’s more than enough to extract a very high yield from pineapples.

Although a high powered motor will easily break down any hard vegetable, the downside to the power is a lot more noise when juicing, which can be problematic in the wrong household.

Yield & Pulp extraction

Yield

One of the key things to take note of when determining the quality of a juicer is how much actual juice its able to yield from a particular fruit or vegetable

In general, masticating/slow juicers will retain the highest yield since the slow cold-pressed process is able to squeeze out more without wasting produce.

With masticating juicers, you can leave the pineapple skin on since the auger will squeeze nutrients out from the skin and the flesh. A centrifugal juicer requires you to cut the skin off since it will slice the skin into fine pieces, which will end up in your juice, leaving a bitter taste, but if the pineapple is peeled, a centrifugal juicer can still retain a high pineapple juice yield.

Pulp

Another thing to consider is how Wet or dry the extracted pulp is after juicing. Dry pulp means a significant amount of juice was obtained. Conversely, wet pulp implies a lot of nutrients are still left over. 

 Masticating juicers tend to have more ways to adjust for pulp extraction which can lead to dryer pulp and more pineapple juice as a result

Some masticating juicers will have features that allow for pressure adjustments to maximize pulp filtration and control.

Ease of use

We all want our juicing process to be quick, simple, and no stress, which is why we think it’s important to understand the potential complexities of a juicer before purchasing.

Key things to consider

Clean up

One of the most time-consuming parts of juicing is the cleanup. If a juicer is difficult to clean, you generally won’t want to juice with it much. For this reason, its vital to be aware of how long it will take to clean up your chosen juicer before you make a purchase.

Main things to consider are:

Vegan Agility Tip: Always wash or at least rinse out your juicer straight after using it to prevent food from getting stuck to the juicer and making it harder to clean over time.

Size and appearance

Does the juicer require a lot of space?. Some juicers, especially ones with horizontal augers, can be very wide, so taking note of the dimensions before picking is crucial to avoiding annoyance while juicing.

For those with limited space, a vertical juicer may be the best option since they can fit nicely in most kitchen counter corners without edging over the side

Some premium brands come with multiple color options, generally with a few glossy plastic versions and a metallic variant. Finding a color that works well with your kitchen settings can make your juicer fit in with the decor nicely.

Value

The main things to consider when trying to determine value are price, parts, and warranty. 

You may be able to find a cheap juicer that looks like a brilliant deal, but if the warranty is short and doesn’t cover all product parts, you may spend much more in the long run

Warranties will vary depending on budget

The durability of the parts is critical in our reviewing process and should be the main factor to think about before you purchase. Questions to ask yourself before purchase:

The more stainless steel parts that make up the product, the more durable and long-lasting the product will be. If the juicer comprises of mainly plastic parts, it will tend to be cheaper but may not hold up as well in terms of longevity.

Best pineapple juice combinations 

Frequently asked questions

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