Best Juicer For Leafy Greens in 2024
Best Juicer For Leafy Greens Buying Guide
When your parents told you to eat your greens as a child, it was for a good reason. Various research shows that daily consumption of leafy greens helps in inflammation reduction and, for older people, reduces the risk of mental decline and risks of heart disease.
Juice from leafy greens like spinach and kales is known for its health benefits. The juice is an excellent source of essential minerals and vitamins, and greens like kale are full of vitamins A and K. Most people find that ingesting the nutrients via juice is easier for them. If you are one of those people, you will need a juicer to handle leafy greens.
Not all juicers are the same, and not all can juice leafy greens. It needs a powerful juicer to extract juice from these thin leaves. We shall sample three of the best juicers with leafy greens and a buying guide to assist you in choosing the best.
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Top | Omega NC900HDC Juicer Extractor and Nutrition System Creates Fruit Vegetable and Wheatgrass Juice Quiet Motor Slow Masticating Dual-Stage Extraction with Adjustable Settings, 150-Watt, Metallic | Learn more |
 | Omega J8006 Nutrition Center Quiet Dual-Stage Slow Speed Masticating Juicer Creates Continuous Fresh Healthy Fruit and Vegetable Juice at 80 Revolutions per Minute High Juice Yield, 150-Watt, Red | Learn more |
 | Juicer Machines, Aicok Slow Masticating Juicer Extractor Easy to Clean, Quiet Motor & Reverse Function, BPA-Free, Cold Press Juicer with Brush, Juice Recipes for Vegetables and Fruits, Classic Black | Learn more |
Omega NC900HDC Juicer Extractor and Nutrition System
The Omega Nutrition Center is one of the best single gear masticating juicers designed to juice leafy greens. Omega is confident about the juicer’s quality and gives you a 15-year warranty on parts and motor performance.
A slow and quiet masticator operates at a low speed of 80 RPM (rotations per minute). This speed is too low to generate any heat, which destroys the juice nutrients. One of its most unique features is the 5 settings used for various produce density. Setting 1-3 is ideal for soft produce like citrus, while setting 5 is ideal for hard produce like beets and carrots.
Interestingly, setting 5 is perfect for leafy greens, and most users agree that the ejected pulp comes out dry as sawdust. The juice is also vibrant colored and thick, which tells you every ounce of juice has been extracted from the greens.
The juicer can also make sorbets, frozen desserts, nut butter or soy milk. The juicer also comes with six nozzles for extruding pasta. Cleaning up is a breeze, with all removable parts washable in warm soapy water after use and air dry them. One disadvantage with this juicer is its fragile screen; otherwise, it is perfect.
- INDUSTRY LEADING 15-YEAR Coverage on parts and performance
- LONGER LASTING JUICES - Using a low speed of 80 RPMs results in minimal heat buildup and oxidation promoting healthy enzymes
- EXCLUSIVE - Dual Stage masticating extraction
- HEALTHY AND DELICIOUS JUICES - Extracts the maximum amount of nutrients, vitamins, taste and juice from minimum amounts of fruits, vegetables, leafy greens, and wheatgrass
- NUTRITION SYSTEM - Extrude pasta, grind coffee and spices, turn nuts into nut butter, make baby food and frozen desserts, mince herbs and garlic, and whip up soy milk in a flash
- HIGHLIGHTS - The adjustable end cap has 5-settings for maximum juice output and extraction. Enjoy continuous juicing with automatic pulp ejection
- POWER - Quiet but powerful motor with gear reduction equivalent of 2 HP motor
- EASY TO USE - The size of the feed chute is larger compared to some Omega models, so you can spend less time prepping before juicing
- Not for Commercial Use
- 110/120 Volt model designed exclusively for use in North America. Coverage valid in North America only.
Omega J8006 Nutrition Center
Omega is renowned for its quality appliances, and our second choice landed on the Omega J8006 Nutrition Center. This model is a slow (80 RPM) masticator that uses a powerful two-horsepower motor to extract the very last ounce of juice from your products. The low speed does not foam or oxidate your juice, preserving its nutrients and allowing it to have a slightly longer shelf life.
The Omega has a large chute and is quiet, allowing you to make a nutritious glass of juice without disturbing the household.
Its versatility is another plus, and while you are not making juice out of leafy greens, you can grind coffee, make some nut butter or make some baby food. It is definitely a worthy investment if you intend to juice regularly.
Aicok Slow Masticating Juicer Extractor
The 150W motor Aicok slow masticating juicer runs at a low speed of 80RPM that reduces heat generation. The seven-segment spiral system ensures there is minimal juice oxidation and squeezes the most from the produce.It comes with a function that separates the juice from the pulp, which means the juice retains all the nutrients, thus less pulp.
All its internal components are BPA-free, and you can dish wash them. The Aicok’s noise levels fall under 60 decibels, which is a decent noise level. What we didn’t like about this model is the unavailability of parts, even if the juicer comes with a two-year warranty. Operating the juicer is easy, so is disassembling, but a bit complicated to reassemble it.
Best Juicer for Leafy Greens Buying Guide
As mentioned, not all juicers can juice leafy greens. There are particular features you should consider when looking for the perfect leafy greens juicer.
Dual Stage
A masticating juicer spins at a slow speed, so it generates very minimal heat. As mentioned before, this prevents juice oxidation, and the juice can preserve its nutrients. This is part of the reason masticating juicers are better than centrifugal juicers for leafy greens.
Centrifugal juicers run at mad speeds of between 6,500 to 18,000 RPM depending on the machine. This speed generates a lot of heat which is terrible for leafy greens and degrades their nutrients.Some masticating juicers are slower than others. The slowest option is the dual-stage juicer model, which crushes the greens to extract the juice. It then then presses on the pulp a bit more to extract any juice remnant.
Pulp Regulator
Leafy greens are fibrous and have plenty of pulp. If you don’t fancy a bit of pulp in your juice, look for a model that has a pulp regulator. This feature lets you control how much pulp will be in your juice. You can opt for pulp-full or no pulp juice.
Wide Chute
A wide chute when you are juicing leafy greens is an added plus. A larger chute allows you to feed it whole greens without having to cut them up in advance. Feeding whole greens significantly reduces the juice prep time. The best chute should be at least two to three inches wide.
Reverse Function
Even a high-end juicer can clog when juicing fibrous leafy greens. Look for a model with a reverse function that allows you to reverse the direction of the auger/drill to unclog.
Juice Container
Most juicer models have a container for collecting the juice as it is extracted. The best is a clear container that allows you to see the level of extracted juice. Even better is a marked container to enable you to know how much juice you can get from a certain amount of leafy greens, and you can make enough juice every time.
Ease of Cleaning
Look for a juicer that requires the least amount of cleaning. Ensure it has fewer detachable parts, and these parts can be dish-washed.
Final Thoughts
Juicing leafy greens is not for every juicer. Centrifugal juicers spin too fast and are not suited for the paper-thin leaves of leafy greens. A juicer that takes its time to extract juice is the most ideal. In your search, consider these features we have highlighted, and you will be able to make a much more informed decision. All the best!
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Hi Welcome to Stella! Restaurant, I hope you enjoy my articles on the Kitchen Appliances and Cooking Recipes that I use in my Restaurant. My international experience has allowed me to create a style that captures the elegance of French, the simplicity of Italian, combined with Asian flavors and bold Creole accents. My travels and explorations have added important layers to my culinary repertoire.
