Jack Lalane Juicer
Jack Lalane Juicer
Overall I think it's a great juicer, particularly
for the budget conscious novice; the price is appealing and the quality
is good. There is no need to buy disposable filters and the main source
of labor lies in washing which is initially something to get used to.
The amount of juice it extracts is good as far as I can tell, though the
pulp is not perfectly dry*, but the juice is thick and not clear, so if
you want very clear juice perhaps this juicer isn't for you.
Jack Lalane Juicer
*Now for my explanation on the pulp. Apples for
example, frequently result in very thin slices being discarded into the
pulp collector. That doesn't thrill me. Also in general, despite the
pulp being dry, I discover on dismantling the juicer there's a good
amount of wet juicy pulp that's stuck to the inside (think: apple
sauce). The TV demonstration's somewhat misleading on their claim of
this juicer's superiority in extracting juice completely from fruits and
vegies.
Jack Lalane Juicer
As mentioned by others, the parts are plastic, so
take care in washing well. For me the green side (scour pad) of the
sponge will remove a great deal of the staining, especially if you clean
it right after using, but be gentle, because you don't want to scratch
it up and create more crevices for stains to seep.
Jack Lalane Juicer
By the way, you do still need to cut the fruit,
like large apples and oranges which cannot be fed into the chute. But of
course, the preparation process is lessened as peeling and de-seeding
is an optional step. Be careful when you use this juicer on harder
veggies like beets, though. The way I get around this is by cutting them
down and alternating with another type of veg/fruit. Fortunately I
haven't had any problems by following the suggestions outlined by the
LaLannes, but I can definitely sense there's a limit
Jack Lalane Juicer
It seems like a lot of these reviews are written
by beginners who are reviewing the practice of juicing itself, rather
than reviewing the machine for which this page is all about.
To new juicers who haven't ever juiced before: Yes, there is clean-up involved. Yes, there will be organic particulate matter in the juice-machine made juice (this is actually a good thing), much more so than heavily strained 'store bought' juices. If you're looking for a magic machine where you can throw fruits and veggies into a chute and out pops a bottle of Welches, sorry. That's Star Trek, not juicing... and even if that's what the juicer accomplished, if that's what you want, then why buy a juicer in the first place?
To new juicers who haven't ever juiced before: Yes, there is clean-up involved. Yes, there will be organic particulate matter in the juice-machine made juice (this is actually a good thing), much more so than heavily strained 'store bought' juices. If you're looking for a magic machine where you can throw fruits and veggies into a chute and out pops a bottle of Welches, sorry. That's Star Trek, not juicing... and even if that's what the juicer accomplished, if that's what you want, then why buy a juicer in the first place?
Jack Lalane Juicer
The reason we juice is because we want our juices
to be totally natural, without additives and preservatives, and with all
of the nutrients inherent to the fruit or veggie left intact. You do
not get this when you buy a bottle of crystal clear juice at the
supermarket. The sacrifice we make for the superior juice is effort and
higher cost. The reward is juice that is hugely superior to anything you
can buy in a bottle.
Anyway, on to the machine.
Anyway, on to the machine.
Jack Lalane Juicer
This is an exceptional entry level machine. If you
buy one and find yourself so enamored by juicing that you want to
totally incorporate it into your life, you can eventually consider
moving on to a Greenstar or a Breville. For everyone else, this machine
is a great starting point and for most of us, is the ending point as
well.
I own 4 juicers, running the spectrum of quality from $19.95 to $300. The Lalanne has become the workhorse of the lot.
I own 4 juicers, running the spectrum of quality from $19.95 to $300. The Lalanne has become the workhorse of the lot.
Jack Lalane Juicer
