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Twin-Gear Juicers
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How a
twin-gear juicer works
A twin-gear juicer is also called a triturating juicer. To triturate means to rub, crush, grind or pound into fine particles. In this case, to crush, grind or pound the fresh fruits or vegetables finely to extract the juice, nutrients, enzymes and all.
A twin-gear juicer operates on this triturating concept. It has two gears (see picture below) that rotates inward at about 0.1 mm apart, crushing and grinding produce to extract its juice.
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This action tears open the produce's
cell membranes and releases its deep-seated nutrients and enzymes.
It also breaks up more of the phytochemical from the produce, resulting
in a richer colored juice which is also richer in its nutrients and
minerals. Like the single-gear juicers, a twin-gear juicer |
operates at a very low speed of about 80~160 RPM, which does not disrupt the cellular structure of the fruits and vegetables. The low speed also eliminates oxidation to the juices, therefore, preserving the precious enzymes and nutrients that are closest to its natural form.
Feeding leafy and soft produce is generally easy with this type of juicers, as they will self-feed as the gears rotate inwards. However, feeding hard produce like a carrot may be a bit challenging for those who have weakness in their arm (as in some arthritic patients).
Unlike the single-gear juicers, a twin-gear juicer is built mainly for juicing. Even though some models come with extra attachments for multi-purpose use, it is cumbersome to be used as a food mill.
The juice yield from a twin-gear is slightly more than that of a single-gear juicer. Chances of oxidation of juices is almost nil and when used properly, foam is almost non-existent.
Advantages of a twin-gear juicer
- Like the single-gear juicer, a twin-gear juicer operates very quietly compared to a centrifugal juicer.
- The low-speed motor eliminates oxidation, therefore, preserving the enzymes and nutrients of the juices.
- The juices produced has almost no foam.
- Superb for juicing soft and leafy vegetables including wheatgrass or alfalfa sprouts, and herbs.
- The superior quality juices produced from this juicer is highly beneficial for those who wants to juice mainly vegetables for healing.
- The juice yield is slightly more
than that of a single-gear juicer.
Disadvantages of a twin-gear juicer
- A twin-gear juicer may not be suitable for a beginner.
- Feeding chute is generally smaller to prevent fast-feeding. More patience is required when using this type of juicer.
- Juicing hard produce may be a bit challenging, requiring some force.
- It carries a very high price tag (can cost up to US$700 or more).
- Is heavy (approximately 6~12 kg) and may be cumbersome to move around.
Review of selected popular models
The twin-gear juicer is a new technology and there are not many triturating juicer models in the market. Below are write-ups of the few models, not necessarily recommended by juicing-for-health.com. The reviews here are for information only.
The prices below are ranges from the internet. Prices quoted are excluding shipping and handling charges.
- Hippocrates Green Power Juicer
- Kempo / Samson Ultra Juicer
- Green Star GS-1000
- Twin Health Living Juice Extractor
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