Why do I need a wheatgrass juicer vs. a regular juicer?
A wheatgrass juicer is a specially designed juicer that basically crushes and then slowly presses out the juice. This method is better because it does not destroy the enzymes. If one uses a high-speed juicer to juice wheatgrass there is a danger of two things: the juicer will get clogged up because the grass has so much fiber, and the centrifugal force of the juicer will oxidize the enzymes.
Which is the best wheatgrass juicer?
There is not a single answer to this question. It all depends on what you are planning to juice and which features are important to you. There are so many things to think about when buying a wheatgrass juicer! If you want to only juice wheatgrass you may consider the best option as a Manual Juicer. There are three good ones available each has a good long warranty and is made of stainless steel! The three most reliable manual juicers are:
***Tornado Stainless Steel Manual(5-year warranty, longest on the market, best priced stainless steel manual)
*Hurricane Stainless Steel Manual Juicer (in our opinion, the best manual juicer on the market, 5-year warranty)
**Miracle Stainless Steel Manual(this one is exactly like the hurricane only with a matte finish instead of shiny, and more expensive, 1-year warranty)
Each of these manual juicers comes with a trade in value ($60 if traded in within 12 months of purchase) toward any Electric Juicer, so if you if you are not sure about investing in an electric juicer it is a good idea to first try a manual.
For years we have only offered the metal manual juicers and one plastic one, the Z-Star Manual Juicer.
- Z-Star Manual Juicer actually does a great job on carrots, apples, and leafy greens as well as wheatgrass. It is a good alternative for those who want an inexpensive way to juice a variety of vegetables, fruits, and wheatgrass and who don’t mind a plastic juicer.
Recently, we have started carrying two new manual models in plastic. They are a good alternative for those who want to try juicing wheatgrass as inexpensively as possible.
- Healthy Manual Juicer(by Lexen) – only wheatgrass, does satisfactory juicing
Sometimes people think that if they get an electric juicer that only does wheatgrass it will be cheaper than a juicer that also juicers other things. The truth is that there are some juicers that only do wheatgrass, but they are more expensive than some of the multipurpose juicers we recommend. Here are the electric juicers that are exclusively for juicing grass:
- Wheateena Red Label –does a great job extracting the juice, pulp very dry, and very little foam (made of cast iron coated with tin)
- **Wheateena Workhorse II (commercial rated) –**does a great job extracting the juice, pulp very dry, and very little foam. Faster than the Red Label (made of cast iron coated with tin)
- Miracle Pro Green Machine (commercial rated) – all stainless steel, creates slightly more foam than Wheateena’s, very good extraction
- Samson Super Juicer (commercial rated) – all stainless steel, more foam than Wheateena juicers but very fast. Produces 5 oz per minute
Now the next item of importance! If you plan to juice everything like carrots, apples, beets, celery, leafy greens, etc., along with wheatgrass and barleygrass, then the best option is a multipurpose electric wheatgrass juicer. They are versatile with many models able to produce nut butters, sorbets, pasta, do food processing, etc. Here, then, are our recommendations and a brief description of several of the electric multipurpose wheatgrass juicers we carry based on experience and customer feedback (these are our favorites and are listed least expensive to most expensive):
Horizontal Juicers (best for wheatgrass):
***Omega 8003 and 8005 -This juicer is the older model horizontal juicer from Omega. It has a 10-year warranty. Many have raved about the Omega. It is one of the most attractive juicers for the kitchen. The 8003 is white, and the 8005 is black & chrome, but they are the same juicer. Also, it does all kinds of nut butters and will juice all vegetables and of course wheatgrass. Omega juicers have a 2 stage juicing screen. Very good feedback on all the Omegas!The later models (8004/8006/8007/8008/NC800/NC900) have some good features (the upgraded auger probably most important, but this older model is still a good, economical choice.
*Samson 6 in 1 Juicer-This juicer is much like the Omega 8003-8005 and has a few really good things about it as well. It has a 10-year warranty on parts and motor. It will do all vegetables and wheatgrass!
**Omega 8004 and 8006–Another great choice. These are the upgraded versions of the 8003/8005. The auger is 8 times stronger made out of GE Ultem. Handle design changed slightly. Warranty increased to 15 years.
Samson Advanced–upgraded 6 in 1 similar to the Omega 8004/8006. This juicer’s auger has a stainless steel band around the end, reinforcing it and protecting it from erosion.
Omega 8007 and 8008– These are newer models from Omega. The feature of these that we like is that both stages of the 2 stage juicing screen are made of stainless steel. Also, these are currently price matched to the Omega 8004/8006. Great value!
Omega NC800HDS and NC900HDC– these are brand new from Omega. They have a wider opening for the feeding chute as well as a pulp adjustment knob that allows for very good extraction.
SoloStar 3C by Tribest-This juicer is known for having a great juice yield! I have one at home and it gets the pulp very dry. I have done carrots, beets, and apples as well as lots and lots of wheatgrass and it has held up great! It has a 15 year warranty. One great feature of this juicer is it comes with a manual adapter so you can use it manually, without electricity.
Vertical Juicers:
These juicers are more expensive than the horizontal juicers. They are great for doing combination juices and larger quantities of juice. They do tend to put a little more pulp into the juice than the horizontal juicers do. They can juice wheatgrass, but you have to work with them a little, especially if you want straight wheatgrass. One of the properties of the vertical juicers is when doing leafy greens, and also wheatgrass or barley grass, they will take the leaves or grass in but no pulp or juice will come out. We recommend putting a carrot or other harder vegetable in which then pushes the pulp through and the juice comes out – at this point it is a mixed juice. Folding the grass when putting it into the machine can also help it to pull all the way though and produce straight wheatgrass juice. Here are some of our favorites:
- TheVERT 400 HDis the newest Omega slow masticating juice extractor. Features a juice tap function for easy mixing, continuous pulp ejection and an auto cleaning feature. Comes in Red or Silver.
- **Hurom HH Series Premium Slow Juicer & Smoothie Maker -**Hurom's HH Series Juicer brings new features including a Pulp Control Lever, Juice Cap, and both fine and coarse strainers. Enjoy easy smoothies, blended drinks, and juicing of bananas, avacados, nuts, and soy.
Double Auger Juicers: In general, these produce about twice as much foam as single auger juicers when doing wheatgrass. They do grind the food to a finer pulp and thus are able to get a better extraction. If you are planning to juice lots of vegetables and fruits and want to also be able to juice wheatgrass these may be the juicer for you. However, they are more expensive than the single auger juicers.
- GreenStar Elite – This juicer is the most versatile double auger juicer. It is more reasonably prices than the Super Angel. It comes with 3 juicing screens, one for vegetables and wheatgrass, one for soft fruits, and one for sorbets and nut butter. It has many parts but these allow a lot of versatility. When we get complaints on this juicer it is usually that there are so many parts to keep track of, assemble disassemble and clean. All the parts is what makes it so versatile, but then you do have to deal with them.
- **Super Angel Juicer –**All stainless steel! This makes this juicer very durable but also very expensive. It now comes in 3 different options, the Pro, the Deluxe, and the Deluxe Pro
You may have many questions as you research which juicer is best for you! Please contact us at toll free at 866-948-4727 or by email support@trueleafmarket.com and we would be happy to answer any questions. We will try to beat any price you find on a juicer.