First, let me say that I am brand new to juicing. I have terrible IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) that has kept me from eating most vegetables for almost 2 years. I've been very very sick with IBS for the last 6 weeks and unable to work. (I've had the condition most of my life but never this bad. The last two years have been the worst.) Anyway, My daughter recommended the documentary Fat, Sick and Almost Dead and this was the juicer that Joe Cross used on his 60 day juice fast. He had an autoimmune disease just like I do. He had this exact juicer in the back of his car, attached to a battery, and he went all over the US offering juice to people in many different states while he, himself, lost something like 75lbs and felt like a new man. He got off all his medications he got so healthy. I figured I would see if I could tolerate vegetables this way with the pulp and fiber removed so they would be easier for my beleaguered digestive system to absorb. I didn't know if I'd be able to deal with all the work involved with juicing since a side effect of IBS is also chronic fatigue. This juicer looked super easy to use on the documentary so I figured I would give it a shot. I studied before purchasing and knew that masticating juicers were more efficient at extracting juice. However, knowing myself and my fatigue issues, this juicer appealed to me because of the minimal prep work such as chopping and dicing of the vegetables that you need to do before juicing. I decided to try this first since the price was $139.00 compared to close to $500.00 for a masticating juicer. I'm thrilled I made this choice. Here's what I've found:
1. Very little prep work needed for the veggies. Peel the citrus fruits but leave them whole. The chute is large and can accommodate an average size orange or medium apple.
2. Takes a little experience before getting the best results. The first time I tried it, I, too, had stuff fly out of the chute and onto the wall. I also had the whole assembly leak at the base. It took a couple of tries to make sure I had the whole assembly properly seated due to my own user error. It was actually a very simple assembly but I just needed a couple of tries. Now, I have juiced my brains out and had no splatter or leakage.
3. Yes, the pulp is a little soggy. I put the pulp back through to get the additional juice out of it and it was still soggy so I gave up that effort. It didn't really matter all that much to me. I have not seen any large chunks of veggies in the pulp basket.
4. I took the advice of other reviewers and put a hard fruit or veggie in first, then packed in my kale and spinach then put another hard fruit on top. My best results were when I put the hard fruit on the bottom, packed the greens in mixed with a juicy fruit like a little pineapple, orange, tomato or lemon, then put a hard carrot or celery on top. I got the most juice with the least pulp using that technique. I started on a high speed and then lowered the speed when it came time for the greens and soft fruit, then back to high for the carrot, apple or celery. Excellent results that way and drier pulp but still not super dry like some people report.
5. I added avocado and spices and my juices are very delicious and creamy.
6. Clean up was a breeze. I did not bother to wash in the dishwasher as there are only 7 pieces to wash off. There's the pulp container, the beaker and top, the basket and metal grinder, the top and the pusher. If you put a bag in the pulp container it stays clean and no need to wash it off. It takes less than 3 minutes to wash the whole thing.
7. If you are wondering about time commitment which was a big issue for me, I purchased all my veggies and fruits on Friday night. The cost for the week was $120.00. (2 people juicing) Fruit & veggie prep took about 1/2 hour. Peeled oranges and lemons and washed greens. Chopped long celery, carrots & cucumbers in half but did not peel them. I put each veggie or fruit in it's own Tupperware or Ziplock bag so that I would have an assembly line set up the following morning for juicing. Original machine prep took 5 minutes to wash the 7 removable items and reassemble. Very simple assembly. (thought I didn't have it exactly lined up right the very first time..LOL) Now it takes less than a minute to reassemble since I know what I am doing. So, once you have the fruit and veggies ready, you can prepare enough juice for 2 people for 3 days in about 1/2 to 45 minutes. I find that to be pretty efficient from a time standpoint. Certainly a lot less time than fixing dinner every night.
8. I also did not find this unit to be loud at all. It's darned quiet compared to my Vitamix blender!!!
9. Oh!! And I also mix wheat grass in with my greens when I juice. I don't know how much of the wheat grass just gets tossed in with the pulp but I'm putting it in the mix and hoping for the best!!!
Physically, I am so excited!!! I felt better 2 days after beginning my juice fast. Now I have more energy than I have had in years and have not had one bit of trouble with my IBS. I hope to entirely heal my digestive tract in the next 60 days through juicing and giving my intestines a rest from having to digest solid foods. I don't know if down the road I will want to get a more expensive masticating juicer just to get a little bit of extra juice from my fruits and veggies. This unit seems to get plenty of juice out of $120.00 worth of veggies. It's enough for 2 people for an entire week. I can't compare it to a masticating juicer because I haven't tried one but I can say I love this one. The only reason I gave it the 4 stars is because of the pulp not being as dry as some people said it would be. This is really more of a 5 star product for a person like me who doesn't care about stuff like that but I figured to give a realistic review, this was the only drawback that I could tell for other more serious juicers.
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Kitchen appliances designed to inspire people to produce perfect food and beverage results in their own homes with ease. From espresso machines to food processors, the innovation in each appliance delights. Breville makes the process a pleasure and the end result perfect, every time.
the Juice Fountain Plus by Breville, JE98XL
Bigger chute for bigger fruit
The Juice Fountain Plus juices whole large apples, pears and oranges in seconds. Smooth, rounded parts without food traps prevent pulp from sticking and make rinsing under the tap fast and simple. The easy clean models also come with a specially designed scrubbing brush to clean the filter mesh quickly and easily.
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Unique Extraction SystemThe titanium reinforced disc and Italian-made micro mesh filter basket are made out of stainless steel and together are designed for optimum juice and nutrient extraction. |
Extra Wide Feed ChuteThe unique 3” extra wide chute feed allows you to juice whole fruits and vegetables without pre-cutting. |
Built in Froth SeparatorEnsures juice froth is separated from juice when poured into a glass. Also allows juicer to operate with the lid on, therefore eliminating any splatter during operation. |
2-Speed Electronic ControlUse the low speed for softer fruits and leafy vegetables. Use the high speed for denser fruits and harder vegetables. |
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Gave this an over all 4 1/2 star because of the price… get what you pay for. The pulp is not as dry as saw dust, but it’s only slightly wet. If the top is completely aligned w the bottom portion and placed properly in, then it will not leak. It’s a good design, it’s just a little tricky to align. Honestly when we’re ready to invest in a product that will extract more then we will. For now we’re blessed to have this.11.3.22 we’ve been using this daily now, the power is still there, but it has been leaking and spewing even when the components are fitted properly. And a small piece of plastic broke. Wondering if me or my hubby drank the fragments. Planning to get another breville, but getting the stainless steel part11.5.22. After watching cleaning the parts on YouTube it explained how important it was to make sure the mesh basket was not clogged. After soaking it w citric acid and water, it worked like new again. Dryer pulp and no leaks. So going back to the way I use to clean: hose the basket of on jet in my back yard, then was it in my kitchen. It’s worth the effort. But still concerned about the cupped component
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