An electric juicer is an appliance that needs a power source to be operated. It has as a function to cut up, grind and mash fruits and vegetables in order to create juice. If you are a person who has always purchased concentrated juices, than an electric juicer can be a revelation for you once you find out that the juices it produces are fresher, healthier and way more delicious.

There are some types of electric juicers designed for one single purpose only. The most popular type is wheat grass juicers, which produces only wheat grass juice. Another common single-purpose electric juicer is the citrus juicer. But there are those who prefer using juicers that are able to juice a variety of produce instead. For those there is what is called multi-purpose juicer.


Electric juicers can also be classified by the way they function. The most common types of juicers are: centrifugal, masticating, and triturating. Understanding how each type works will help your choose the most suitable one for you.

  • Centrifugal juicers are usually the lest expensive type. They feature a spinning basket that grinds up the produce, creating pulp. While most of the pulp remains in the juicing unit, some pulp may be produced with the juice. Juice produced by centrifugal juicers can be slightly foamy and they tend not to work with certain types of green vegetables.
  • Masticating juicers run slower, and that is a good thing when it comes to juicing. In addition to producing a less foamy juice, these juicers are also more effective at getting juice out of produce than centrifugal types. However, just like centrifugal juicers, masticating ones are not suitable for juicing certain leafy green vegetables.
  • Triturating juicer works the slowest. It grinds food between two gears and serves for multiple purposes. However, a triturating juicer is the most expensive type. If you are planning on using your juicer all the time for juicing different produce, then you may want to consider this type because it is often considered superior to the other types.

Before you start your search for an electric juicer know that there are numerous brands available out there, hence it is a good idea to know what your needs are and how you want to use the appliance. Take a moment to search online for the different types of juicers and learn more about each model and brand. It will give you a better ideal of how juicers work, and their advantages and disadvantages.