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Best Juicer for wheatgrass
Review and Buyers Guide
Edited by: Patricia Garcia , Last updated: November 24, 2020
EDITOR’S CHOICE
Omega
NC900
BEST PREMIUM WHEATGRASS JUICER
Tribest
GSE5050
BEST MANUAL WHEATGRASS JUICER
Handy Pantry
HJ Hurricane
If you aren’t juicing wheatgrass, then there is a world of nutrients you’re missing out on that could be helping you take your healthy juicing journey to the next level.
Wheatgrass is by far one of our favorite leafy greens to juice due to having such an impressive nutrition profile, including but not limited to potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, and vitamins A, B, C, and E.
It can safely be placed into the superfood category thanks to its many plant-based benefits, from its high level of antioxidants(17 to be precise) plus it’s potential to reduce cholesterol and inflammation.
Wheatgrass is one ingredient that should always be stocked up in your kitchen for when you need that vital nutrient boost.
The issue with juicing wheatgrass, however, comes down to its shape and texture. You will find many wheatgrass juicers marketed as if they can deal with all fruits and vegetables that you can throw at them, but the skinny shape of wheatgrass means some juicers are simply not equipped for the complexities of the job.
To help those trying to get the most from their wheatgrass juicing journeys, we have researched and analyzed the best wheatgrass juicers available and compiled a list of the stand out options that can deal with the uniqueness of wheatgrass in the most optimal way.
In this article we will show you:
- Exactly what to look for in a quality wheatgrass juicer
- Provide you with the best juicer options available that excel at making wheatgrass juice
- And answer the most frequently asked questions related to juicing wheatgrass, giving you the knowledge and confidence to pick the best wheatgrass juicer for your needs.
Read on to find out more!
Best juicers for wheatgrass at a glance:
- Editors Choice: Omega NC900
- Best premium wheatgrass juicer: Tribest GSE 5050
- Best manual wheatgrass juicer: Handy Pantry HJ Hurricane
- Best budget wheatgrass juicer: Aicok Slow Masticating Juicer
- Best value manual wheatgrass juicer: The Original Healthy Juicer Lexen gp27
Top 5 Juicers for Wheatgrass (2021 updated)
1. Omega NC900 – Editor’s Choice
FEATURES:
Juicer Type: Masticating slow juicer
Materials: Plastic
Weight: 13 lbs
Dimensions:14.5 x 6.5 x 15.5 inches
REVIEW SCORE:
96/100
Out of all the juicers, the Omega nc900hds takes our number 1 spot for masticating electric wheatgrass juicing. It excels in all the main categories that we feel matter in a wheatgrass juicer from high wheatgrass juice yield and dry pulp through to easy assembly and easy to clean parts.
Juicer type, power, and speed
The Omega electric juicer comes with a 150w motor, which is silent enough to use in the morning without waking up the rest of the house. The 150-watt motor is used to power a single horizontal auger that rotates at 80 rpm (revolutions per minute). The efficient single auger system is enhanced in the Omega due to their dual-stage juicing. The two-stage process juices the wheatgrass once and juices the extracted pulp to get as many nutrients out as possible. The dual-stage juicing results in maximum yield, super dry pulp, and highly nutritious wheatgrass juice with minimal oxidation.
Yield and pulp filtration
One of the great features found on the Omega nc800/900 is the automatic pulp ejection, which gradually pushes out the squeezed pulp as the fresh leaves make their way through the system. This makes the juicing process go smoother for you and lessens the amount of clean up needed in the end.
Ease of use and clean up
Clean up is one of the most significant factors when it comes to juicers, and we can happily say that the Omega nc800HDS is pretty easy to clean. The low amount of parts that are easy to assemble and take apart make clean up a quick process.
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2. Tribest GSE 5050 – Best Premium wheatgrass juicer
FEATURES:
Juicer Type: Masticating slow juicer
Materials: Plastic
Weight: 17.2 pounds
Dimensions:18.6 x 6.8 x 12.4 inches
REVIEW SCORE:
93/100
The Tribest GSE5050 is the fastest masticating wheatgrass juicer out of our top picks, allowing you to make relatively quick wheatgrass juicer with minimal oxidation. The stainless steel twin gear system works efficiently at squeezing out as many nutrients from the wheatgrass as possible with the extra ability to adjust pressure when mixing wheatgrass juice with other fruits and vegetables.
Yield and pulp filtration
The unique bioceramic technology used in the Tribest is supposed to extract more nutrients, but this is hard to measure or quantify. What can easily be measured is the yield obtained and how dry the pulp is with the Tribest 5050 matching our other top picks but with a slightly wetter pulp dependant on the foods juiced with the wheatgrass.
Ease of use and clean up
Although the Tribest is reasonably easy to assemble, it ends up being harder to clean than the other juicing options due to having so many parts. This is more than made up for with its wide range of capabilities, which can turn the Tribest 5050 into much more than just a juicer.
Size, part durability, and appearance
The Tribest GSE comes in multiple colors, so when you see the numbers 5000, 5050, 5300, etc. they all represent different color shells but not different internal specifications.
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3. Handy Pantry HJ Hurricane – Best manual wheatgrass juicer
FEATURES:
Juicer Type: Manual juicer
Materials: Stainless steel
Weight: 6.79 lbs
Warranty:11.81 x 8.5 x 5.2 inches
REVIEW SCORE:
93/100
Handy Pantry HJ hurricane is our top premium manual juicer, and one that many will be surprised to hear excels in comparison to many electric-powered alternatives. Handy pantry specializes in wheatgrass produce and appliances, so there is confidence in knowing the creators knew what they were doing when they put this product together.
Juicer type, power, and speed
The manual aspect of it means there is no heat at all, and because the power is all generated by you in a stainless steel narrow funnel, the amount of nutrients you can extract from your wheatgrass is maximized without any setbacks from the juicer. This is also the perfect option for those who prefer to avoid plastic and any potential leakages that can come from regular plastic usage.
The main downside to a manual wheatgrass juicer is the time to juice. Since you generate the rotational juicing power, it may take longer than a motor-powered juicer, depending on how much energy you choose to use.
A bonus aspect of the handy pantry juicer is you may end up with some powerful forearms and biceps after juicing.
Ease of use and clean up
Because there are hardly any parts, this is the easiest wheatgrass juicer to clean. A bonus aspect of the Handy Pantry is that its dishwasher safe, which is excellent for the times you want to throw it in with the other dishes saving you extra cleaning time.
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4. Aicok Slow Masticating Juicer – Best Budget wheatgrass juicer
FEATURES:
Juicer Type: Masticating slow juicer
Materials: Plastic
Weight: 8.23 pounds
Dimensions:16.1 x 7.9 x 11.6 inches
REVIEW SCORE:
92/100
The Aicook slow juicer takes the winning position for the best budget slow masticating wheatgrass juicer.
Juice yield, power, and speed
To effectively extract the highest yield from a delicate food such as wheatgrass, high-speed juicers that rely on a blade just simply won’t cut it (pun intended). A slow, consistent pressure is required for optimal wheatgrass juicing, and the Aicok pleasantly excels at this task.
It comes with a 150w motor and horizontal auger that rotates at 80 rpm (revolutions per minute). The low speed and low wattage allow for cool temperatures while juicing to preserve nutrients while the single auger system allows for enough pressure without excess airflow, which prevents oxidation from withdrawing a satisfactory yield.
Ease of use and clean up The Aicok sits in the mid-range in terms of time to clean with it being slower than our manual wheatgrass options but quicker than the much larger Tribest 5050. The lower price means there are overall more plastic parts used, but they are easy to assemble, BPA-free and also dishwasher safe making clean up an effortless process.
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5. The original healthy juicer (lexen GP27) – Best Value Manual Wheatgrass juicer
FEATURES:
Juicer Type: Manual juicer
Materials: Plastic
Weight: 2.42 lbs
Dimensions:5.51 x 8.27 x 7.48 inches
REVIEW SCORE:
88/100
“Developed by people who juice” is the motto behind the Original Healthy juicer, and the number of positive user reviews clearly shows they know what they are talking about.
The healthy juicer (Lexen gp27) is made explicitly for wheatgrass and vegetables of a similar weight and texture like Kale spinach and parsley. It comes with a BPA free auger to efficiently squeeze the nutrients out of the wheatgrass with ease. Plus, a stainless steel tip and endcap, which is excellent for those who prefer to limit exposure to harmful chemicals that can be found in non-BPA free wheatgrass juicers.
The team at a Healthy Juicer has created this with a focus on ease of use and efficiency. The interior contains a masticating live enzyme cold press, which gives you the ability to replicate a motor-powered single-auger juicer, albeit slightly slower.
Juicer type, power, and speed
The healthy juicer comes in at around half the price of our premium manual juicer. The lower cost is visible with the predominantly plastic components compared to the stainless steel build of the premium Handy Pantry option.
Although the build is plastic, this does not take away from the efficiency and high yield capabilities that can be achieved when juicing wheatgrass. It can also juice a wide range of other leafy greens quite impressively.
Yield and pulp filtration
Due to having minimal parts, the Healthy Juicer is pretty easy to clean compared to the work you would have to put in to clean a motor-powered juice. Plus, it takes up minimal space, which is a bonus for those with a compact kitchen.
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Wheatgrass Juicer Buyers Guide
So what attributes do the best wheatgrass juicers need to juice wheatgrass effectively?
Juicer type and juicer speed
Electric wheatgrass juicer
The best electric wheatgrass juicers will all be of the masticating kind.
Masticating juicers tend to cause a bit of confusion between buyers since there are so many juicers now branded as masticating.
Masticating typically means to grind or squeeze. In the case of electric wheatgrass juicers, it will generally mean squeezing the wheatgrass through an auger, which slowly rotates with enough pressure to draw out maximum juice yield. The slow aspect of masticating electric juicers is key.
The speed tends to range from around 45rpm (revolutions per minute) to around 110rpm.
Another critical aspect generally related to masticating electric juicers is the temperature. Low temperatures are needed to retain nutrient quality when juicing since high temperatures are usually seen in fast juicers that can break down the nutrients in wheatgrass more than we would like.
The downside is that electric juicers are generally more expensive.
Take Note: Centrifugal juicers are not equipped to juice wheatgrass. The speed and technique used to break down fruit in a fast centrifugal juicer just doesn’t work for the unique shape and texture of wheatgrass.
Manual wheatgrass juicer
Manual wheatgrass juicers rely on you as the power source and not electricity.
The great benefit of manual juicers is the minimal heat and slow speed, which will retain most of the nutrients.
The more premium forms of manual juicer have a hand crank which you rotate and can effectively extract a very high-quality nutrient-dense wheatgrass juice without nutritional degradation.
Quality manual wheatgrass juicers can be great for green juice shops/market stalls and also an excellent option for those trying to be more environmentally friendly.
The main downsides of a manual juicer are longer juicing times and a limited amount of foods that can be juiced with it.
Motor & Power
- Electric juicers require between 100-200w to run at peak efficiency which is relatively small compared to the general centrifugal juicer which usually runs at 600-1000watts
- The lower power from the masticating electric juicer keeps the heat low creating optimal conditions for quality nutrient extraction from wheatgrass
- Manual wheatgrass juicers only require your muscles’ power, so have your biceps ready to extract as much wheatgrass nutrients as possible
Pulp extraction
The wheatgrass juicer’s ability to maximize pulp extraction is a significant factor in how far your wheatgrass can stretch. The dryer the extracted pulp, the higher the yield, resulting in a large amount of nutritious wheatgrass juice.
Electric wheatgrass juicers tend to have more ways to adjust for pulp extraction over manual juicers with features such as adjustable end nozzles that allow for better pressure control and pulp filtration, especially when mixing your wheatgrass juice with pineapple or ginger.
Ease of use
Key things to consider:
- Is the juicer easy to clean?
- Are there a lot of overall parts?
- Do they seem delicate or durable, and do they fit on easily without you having to google precisely how to piece everything together?The best wheatgrass juicer will have durable parts giving your juicer a longer lifespan.
- How long does it take actually to start juicing? We all just want to juice and go, so a simple interface with easy to understand buttons is paramount to minimal stress while juicing.
The feed chute size is another aspect to consider since the bigger the feed chute, the less time you will need to spend preparing.
Wheatgrass is small enough to place into most feed chutes without chopping, but we do recommend to rinse your wheatgrass before juicing.
Extra features like adjustable speeds and reverse buttons help when juicing wheatgrass with other fruits and vegetables, lowering the chance of clogging.
Clean up
How difficult a juicer is to clean can be the make or break attribute that stops you in your track on your juicing journey simple because no one wants to do it. Most manual wheatgrass juicers are relatively easy to clean but electric juicers come with more parts so may take longer.
Thus, it’s vital to be aware of how long it will take to clean up your chosen juicer before you actually make your purchase.
Main things to consider are:
- The amount of parts- More parts equals more things to clean. Single auger slow juicers tend to be the easiest to clean since they have minimal parts and minimal places for the leaves to lodge themselves
- Are they dishwasher safe? Some components may need a brush to be cleaned (which will usually come with the product) others can be thrown in the dishwasher providing that the parts are dishwasher safe
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
How much space does the juicer take up, or what is its counter footprint. Some juicers especially ones with horizontal augers can take up a lot of space so knowing ahead of time where you want your juicer to sit and how much countertop space you actually have for it alongside space for you to chop and prep your produce is important.
With manual wheatgrass juicers, note how far the handle extends out since this can obstruct your path if too close to the counter edge.
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 lower range of juicers providing 1-3 years
- mid-range providing 5-10 years
- Upper range providing 10-15 years
The durability of the parts is vital in our reviewing process and should be one of the main factors to consider before you purchase.
Questions to ask yourself before purchasing:
- Are the parts made of stainless steel or plastic
- Is the plastic BPA free
- Are the parts easy to replace if broken
The more stainless steel parts that make up the product, the more durable and long-lasting the product will be. If the juicer comprises mainly plastic parts, it will tend to be cheaper but may not hold up when juicing for long periods or with tougher vegetables like carrots and beets.
Conclusion
For the highest nutrient quality wheatgrass juice, it is crucial to use a juicer with a masticating mechanism. All of our top picks are slow masticating juicers, with the main difference being electric or manual. Durable parts, a sturdy auger, and the power to apply enough pressure are all essential parts to getting the most from your wheatgrass smoothies, and we hope this wheatgrass juicer has provided you with the knowledge and confidence to pick a juicer that works best for your needs.
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