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1. Types of fruits and vegetables to juice and avoid using with a slow juicer
Slow juicers, unlike fast juicers, can process a wide range of ingredients including vegetables, fruits, and even herbs and spices. However, avoid juicing sugarcane, hard seeds, or whole fruits with hard pits as they may damage the machine.
Below is a classification of ingredients that should and should not be juiced with a slow juicer:
- - Fruits with large and hard seeds like peaches and apricots should have their seeds removed before juicing.
2. Tips for using a slow juicer correctly
Using the slow juicer correctly ensures smooth operation, efficiency, and avoids unnecessary breakdowns:
- - Soft before hard. More fiber first, less fiber later.
This is the rule to remember when using a slow juicer. From ingredient preparation, categorize fruits and vegetables based on their firmness and fiber content. Then juice them accordingly. For example: strawberries, kiwis, watermelons... are soft fruits whereas apples, carrots, and guavas belong to the hard fruit category. Celery, spinach... are fiber-rich ingredients.
Juicing too many soft fruits at once can cause pulp to clog the filter mesh and lead to machine congestion, similarly, fiber-rich ingredients can also get stuck in the machine. Thus, combine juicing soft fruits first, then harder ones, more fiber first, and less fiber later for smoother operation and better results
- - Avoid overloading and juicing too quickly
This is a crucial note when using a slow juicer that many users often overlook. When juicing, only feed the machine with a moderate amount of ingredients so that it can grind each ingredient sequentially for maximum water extraction. Stuffing too much at once and too quickly not only reduces efficiency but also leads to clogging, dull blades, and decreases the lifespan of the machine.
Maintaining Your Slow Juicer
After using your slow juicer, it's crucial to ensure proper cleaning. Refer to the manufacturer's guide for disassembly and cleaning instructions to make the process easier each time.
Remember to unplug the device before cleaning to ensure safety. Remove all pulp from the juicer, then clean the filter and blades to prevent fruit fibers from sticking. Use a soft cloth to wipe the exterior of the machine. Finally, allow all parts to air dry before reassembling the juicer.
Clean your slow juicer immediately after each use and avoid using hard utensils such as sharp knives or iron brushes, as they may scratch the equipment.
These are 5 tips to help you use your home slow juicer correctly and extend its lifespan. Remember to apply them, and thank you for following along!
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