Freshly squeezed juices are one of the most beneficial products for the body. You can get them at home in many ways. But the simplest is, of course, the use of a juicer. There are only two main varieties of such household appliances: centrifugal and screw. At the same time, the last type of devices is in greatest demand among consumers.
Design features
The main advantage of screw juicers is that they retain all the vitamins and minerals in the product. This becomes possible due to the special design of the device. Screw juicers work on the principle of a meat grinder. That is, in their design, a special shaft is provided, during rotation of which the ingredients poured into the container are intensively crushed, as a result of which juice is released from them.
Varieties
In turn, screw juicers are classified into two main groups:
- vertical (screw);
- horizontal (single or twin screw).
The most popular among consumers, of course, are ordinary vertical models, the cost of which is not too high. But many housewives with high or medium incomes get more expensive horizontal juicers. The highest performance and functionality in this group are characterized by twin-screw models. The popularity of devices of this variety is explained very simply. Twin screw juicers can be used for processing not only carrots, apples, grapes or pears. With their use, you can easily squeeze juice even from herbs. Sometimes they are used to obtain soy or nut milk, or for processing wheat germ.
Such models also work on the principle of a meat grinder, but squeeze juice more efficiently. All of them belong to the group of cold pressed devices. In the small business, professional models of this type can be used, the cost of which is conceived reaches 150-200 thousand rubles. In principle, you can buy such a juicer for personal use. However, for the kitchen, household models are usually still cheaper, the cost of which starts from 30 thousand rubles.
Twin Screw Juicers: Top Brand Rankings
Of course, when choosing such a useful device, you should first pay attention to its manufacturer. It is also worth reading reviews on the Internet about this particular model. To date, the most popular twin-screw juicers among domestic consumers are:
- Angel Juicer;
- Green power
- Tribest Green Star Elite;
- Omega Twin Gear Juicer.
All these models have the function of automatic pulp separation, protection against overheating and improper assembly. Of course, all these models work on electricity. Such a concept as a “manual twin-screw juicer” simply does not exist.
Angel juicer
The case of this model is completely made of stainless steel and has simply unlimited margin of safety. In addition to the two augers, the Angel Juicer juicer also includes a special impeller press. Due to this, the total power of the device is 3 horsepower. Such models break extremely rarely. Due to its reliability, durability and efficiency, Angel Juicer is by far the best twin-screw juicer.
This model crushes the ingredients loaded into the container at a speed of 82 rpm, which allows you to save all the useful trace elements and vitamins in the juice.
The screws of this device have different shapes of ribs. This allows you to grind the cake into fractions of unequal sizes, and therefore squeeze the maximum amount of juice out of the pulp. Angel Juicer twin-screw press juicers have a very high performance, judging by consumer reviews. So, for example, from a kilogram of oranges with their use you can get almost a liter of juice. Such juicers are 65-93 thousand rubles, depending on the modification. Such a high price for the models of this brand is due primarily to the fact that a lot of parts made of stainless steel were used in their design.
Green Power Juicers
Of course, Angel Juicer is a great brand. However, this is actually a very expensive twin screw juicer. The rating of the best models she opens rightfully. But, of course, not every Russian has the opportunity to purchase it. Therefore, we will further consider what a cheaper Korean Green Power juicer is. Compared to Angel Juicer, this model is less power and performance, but also quite convenient to use. Consumers include its advantages:
- the ability to squeeze juice not only from vegetables and fruits, but also from herbs, needles, wheat, make nut and soy milk, etc.
- durability of metal cases and screws;
- the presence of a large number of nozzles.
The Green Power models, among other things, are supplemented with special neodymium magnets that draw out harmful chemical impurities and improve the juice structure. Many consumers call these devices a real miracle of technology. Too finely they don’t need to cut food for them, and the cake comes out completely dry. The engine of such models is supplemented by a special device that protects them from overheating. Green Power twin-screw juicers operate faster than Angel Juicer - at 160 rpm.
If desired, such a device can be used not only to obtain drinks from vegetables, fruits, etc., but also as a meat grinder or blender. Using Green Power is also very easy to make pasta. According to the manufacturer, nanotechnologies are applied in the rollers of the device, slowing down the process of juice oxidation.
A certain drawback of the models of this brand is the complexity of assembly / disassembly. The fact is that their design includes a lot of details. Most modifications of Green Power juicers cost about 35-40 thousand rubles. But if you wish, you can also find a less expensive device of this manufacturer at a price of 15-20 thousand rubles.
Models Tribest Green Star Elite
These twin screw juicers are also available in Korea. They process fruits, vegetables, greens, etc. no worse than the models discussed above. At the same time, they also have such a useful addition as protection against children. If desired, with their help you can not only squeeze the juice, but also prepare bread sticks or sorbet. Also, housewives often use models of this brand to make fruit or vegetable puree. The pressure between the screws in these devices is regulated. Using this function, you can make mashed potatoes more thick or liquid at will.
For a fee, vendors often sell a very inexpensive, but high-quality, complementary pasta kit with Tribest Green Star Elite. The twin-screw Tribest Green Star Elite juicer operates at a speed of 110 rpm. Such models cost around 50-70 thousand rubles.
Omega Twin Gear Juicer
The screws on this juicer rotate inward. As a result, the output is a saturated color drink enriched with a huge amount of micronutrients and vitamins. The special spring inside the Omega Twin Gear Juicer creates strong pressure. Therefore, the juice from fruits, vegetables, herbs, etc., it squeezes almost all without a trace. The case for devices of this brand is plastic.
Twin Gear Juicer twin-screw juicers work, as you can judge from the reviews on specialized forums, very quietly. Large vegetables and fruits should be cut into no more than 3-4 parts before loading into such a device. Two strainers are included with the Omega Twin Gear Juicer: for making juice with pulp and for squeezing transparent. This model works slowly - 80 rpm. It costs about 35-40 thousand rubles.
What other models are there?
The devices described above are well-deservedly popular in the Russian market primarily for their quality and operational efficiency. Unfortunately, other brands of twin-screw juicers in domestic stores are still not sold. The fact is that the manufacturing technology of such household appliances is quite new. And therefore, very few manufacturers produce juicers of this design. Other brands of twin-screw models are sometimes found in stores in America. But they cost by the standards of the Russian consumer very expensive. In addition, their delivery across the ocean, for sure, will cost a lot.
What to look for when choosing
Of course, when choosing a device such as a horizontal twin-screw juicer, in order not to experience disappointment in the future, it is worthwhile to take a closer look. When buying household appliances of this variety should look at:
- the volume of its container;
- speed of work;
- cord length;
- case material.
The more revolutions per minute the screws of the appliance do, the faster it squeezes the juice. Perhaps a model operating at high speed, and will be more convenient to use. However, vitamins in drinks prepared in a short time remain less. Therefore, many still prefer to purchase slow household appliances of this variety.
As for the cord, of course, the longer it is, the more convenient the twin-screw cold press juicer will be in operation. The optimal wire length for such devices is considered to be 2 m.