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A juicer’s a juicer, right?

And that’s not all.

This method works quickly but tends to create a lot of foam, which some find unappealing.

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This slow-extraction technique is best suited for juicing leafy greens, such as wheatgrass, spinach, andkale.

This juicer bang out tends to be quieter, operating at a low hum.

These are more like an investment than a purchase.Masticating juicers cost upwards of $200.

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Triturating juicers use rotating twin gears to crush and then grind produce into very fine particles.

Most masticating juicers are horizontal, so they take up more premium countertop or pantry space.

Since they’re often heavy, it’s more difficult to move them fromstorageto counter.

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Using a cone-shaped reamer, it extracts juice from oranges as well as grapefruit, limes, and lemons.

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