Best Juicers in Canada

We’ve spent years evaluating all different types of home and lifestyle equipment, including all types of small appliances. During that time, we’ve developed a tried-and-tested method for determining which options are best for you. First, we run a gauntlet of tests in our test lab, evaluating every aspect of the appliance. Next, we send the products to our team of dedicated, detail-oriented testers. We compare their feedback to our tests to determine which products performed best. We evaluated the juicers on our list for Canadians based on the following performance areas:

• Type of Juicer. The type of juicer you choose can impact what you can juice, how much you can juice per day, and how your juice is processed. We looked at all types of juicers that were readily available for residential use and considered how useful each would be for your life.
• Juice Capacity. How much can the juicer yield per session or per day? Depending on how much juice you want to make at once, the juice capacity can make a big difference. We looked at the capacity of each juicer when we evaluated how efficient they were.
• Power and Speeds. How powerful is the juicer? How many speeds does it have? These options are tied together and can determine how well the juicer works with firmer produce. The more power and the more available speeds, the more your juicer can do (and the faster it can do it!). We evaluated each speed on each juicer to determine how well they worked on different fruits and veggies.
• Feed Chute Size. The size of the feed chute is important, as it can determine how much prep you have to do before juicing. A larger feed chute means you can juice whole fruits and veggies, while a smaller option requires you to cut up produce before putting it into the machine. We took this into account as we tested each of the options on our list.

Why Do You Need a Juicer?

There are many benefits to juicing your fruits and vegetables. But do you need a juicer? Here are a few reasons you might decide to purchase a juicer.

• It can help you save money. Do you overbuy produce, or find yourself blending several fruits and veggies for a pitiful amount of juice? A juicer can increase your yield, lead to less pulp waste, and make the most of your fruits and veggies.
• Juicing preserves more nutrients than blending. Blending your produce can help you extract the juices, but the friction and high speeds can often destroy much of the nutrients found in your favourite fruits and vegetables. Juicing, especially slow juicing, preserves those vital nutrients.
• Ever worried about your diet becoming stale? A juicer can help add variety to your life by introducing a range of fruit and vegetable juices to your diet.
• Easier on your body. Fruit and vegetable juices deliver essential nutrients that are simple for your body to digest. Breaking the nutrients down like this increases the rate at which your body absorbs them, so you’ll get a boost faster and with less energy.
• Simple process. While blending your fruits and veggies to extract the juice is an option, you’ll also need additional equipment to remove the pulp. You’ll have to drain the contents yourself, which can lead to less juice and more mess. A juicer does all of this work for you, so you only have to empty the pulp bin and enjoy your juice.

Choosing a Juicer in Canada: Basics

Before you can choose the right juicer for your kitchen, you need to understand a few basic things about juicing machines. Here are some of the basics that can help you choose the right juicer for your lifestyle.

Type of Juicer

Most juicers in Canada perform the same basic functions, but there are a few different types of juicers to choose from. You should select the one that addresses your needs.

• Centrifugal Juicers. Centrifugal juicers use motion and force to shred fruits and vegetables. The resulting juice and pulp are strained through a screen, so the juice comes out of the spout and the pulp is held back inside the container. This is the most popular type of juicer for residential use, and they are the fastest.
• Masticating Juicers or Cold Press Juicers. Masticating juicers are also called slow juicers or cold juicers. They use a slow gear to push fruits and vegetables slowly through an extraction gear. They yield more juice and may create a drier pulp than centrifugal options.
• Manual Juicers. A manual juicer is used for citrus fruits, for the most part. Manual juicers require you to grind your citrus fruits against a reamer, which creates less juice than the other options. The manual juicer on our list uses electricity to make the process easier and more efficient.

Juicing Capacity

The juicing capacity of a juicer refers to how much the container, or pitcher, can hold. Some options feature built-in pitchers, while other juicers deliver their final product through a spout at the side of the machine. Consider the juicing capacity before making your decision, but know that it’s not always wise to choose the largest capacity.

The reasoning behind this is simple. Though some juicers can only make a cup of juice at a time, you can always replace the cup under the spout and continue to juice. However, it’s going to take a while to get the amount of juice you need this way, particularly if you need a larger yield.

A larger juicer can help you get more done in a single session, and without constantly emptying the pitcher or container. Some of these options even come with storage pitchers, meaning you can put a lid on the pitcher and put it into the fridge for the rest of the day.

While juicing capacity is something you should keep an eye on, it’s not one of the final factors that should decide which juicer you ultimately decide to purchase.

Power Capabilities and Speed Options

A more powerful juicer can work with firmer produce. If a juicer is rated at 800 watts, for instance, it should work for most firm produce, roots, and more. A higher wattage is better if you’re going to juice carrots, beets, or ginger roots. However, if you’re only juicing citrus fruits, apples, or softer vegetables, you likely won’t use higher wattage options.

If you want a more versatile juicer that can handle most fruits and vegetables, you should choose one with speed options. Speed options allow you to control the power, so you can fine-tune how you extract the juice from your favourite fruits and vegetables. If you want to juice some leafy greens, for example, you should choose the lower speed options. The higher-speed options can quickly extract juice from harder fruits and veggies.

Most juicers with speed options only have 2 options. However, some can have up to 5 different speeds so you can further control how you extract your juice.

Feed Chutes

Most centrifugal and masticating juicers have a feed chute. This is where you put the fruits into the juicer and press them down into the machine. There are two main feed chute sizes. The smaller, more standard size is made for prepared fruits and vegetables. Instead of putting the entire fruit or vegetable into the juicer, you have to cut it into smaller pieces first.

On the other hand, a wider feed chute is better for whole produce. Some of the largest options are about 3 inches wide. This is large enough for most whole fruits and vegetables, meaning there’s less prep time for you. Knowing the type of product you plan on juicing (as well as how much time you’ll have for prep) can make choosing a feed chute size a little easier.

Size

How big is the juicer? Most Canadians will choose a juicer that is large enough for their needs, but you should consider the size carefully when choosing a juicer. This is especially true if you have a smaller kitchen or limited countertop space. Juicers that can produce a cup of fresh juice at a time can be better for smaller spaces, though using them may take longer than larger models.

You should choose the juicer that best fits your kitchen and your life. Consider how fast you need juice and how much you need at once before deciding how large your juicer should be.

Choosing a Juicer in Canada: Special Features

The following special features should be considered as you choose your juicer. Keep these options in mind before you make your final decision.

Cleaning

Juicers are notoriously difficult to clean. Between the pulp and the extracting equipment, it can be difficult to get the entire machine perfectly clean. Thankfully, most juicers have addressed these issues by making most components dishwasher-safe. If you have a dishwasher, choose a juicer with parts that can be easily cleaned in the dishwasher.

Of course, not every part of the juicer can go in the dishwasher. The power base and some components need to be cleaned by hand. Your juicer may include cleaning brushes or other easy-clean surfaces or options to help make your juicer ready for your next juicing session.

Noise

All juicers are going to be on the louder side. However, some are quieter than others. Because of the way juicers work, most function with a loud mechanical sound. You can expect juicers to disturb other members of your household, especially if you are using them early in the morning.

However, some special models are a little quieter. Some slow juicers can be quieter than centrifugal options. If you need a quiet juicer, make sure to look at user reviews. Search for juicers that advertise a low decibel rating, too.

Accessories

What accessories are included with your juicer? Some juicers may have sealable pitchers, recipe books, cleaning brushes, and more. A few premium options even have pulp filters, sieves, and more. You should look for a juicer that has accessories you’ll use, as well as additional options that you might consider once you really get into juicing your own produce.