Review of the Omega Juicer

Longevity...

Need to know info...

Because it is a centrifugal juicer the pulp is thrown out by centrifugal force into a drum that is just like a washing machine drum - it is perforated stainless that traps the pulp on the inside and allows the juice to strain out. Just like on a washing machine spin cycle, it is possible to get the contents out of balance so that the whole machine shakes (which is a downside of centrifugal)! However, if you are careful, this should not happen.

The centrifuge is made of surgical stainless steel (polished and brushed effect) and white plastic and at 12" high by 10" wide fits easily onto the kitchen worktop. It is a good looking juicer, with a good design. It weights about 11 pounds, which is must less then many single gear juicers that range around 20 pounds.

Assembly, options and cleaning....

Although the Omega Juicer is capable of peeled citrus fruits there is also an optional citrus press attachment available to buy separately which uses transforms the juicer into a citrus press operating at 250 RMP which can quickly juice unpeeled, halved oranges, grapefruit, limes and lemons which can be super useful if this is a point of interest to you.

The removable stainless steel parts (including pulp basket and shredder blade) of the juicer are dishwasher safe making for easy cleaning. With time the white plastic parts may become discolored from strong colored juicers. The juicer doesn’t come in any other color but white.

The pulp does get clogged when time to clean, and removing pulp fragments from the pulp basket mesh is the most difficult part. A toothbrush is ideal for this but the process can be made even easier by using optional cellulose fibre filters that fit in the pulp basket and let the juice through but trap the pulp before it comes into contact with the basket mesh. These optional filters also have the effect of filtering more of the pulp out of the juice so the juice is extremely pulp free.

Why is it good?

The juicer does not have to operate at such a high speed as some pulp ejecting juicers that must have extremely high speeds to force the pulp up the basket walls so it can be expelled. The slower RPM of this centrifugal benefits the juice quality as less air is introduced into the juice when compared with pulp ejecting models and so less oxidation of nutrients occurs.

It comes with a 10 year warranty, again, a true test that the manufacturer is willing to stand by their product. For most, the life of this juicer far outlives this warranty.

Average Price: $200

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