Masticating vs. Centrifuging
The two primary methods of extracting juice from veggies and fruits are masticating (cold press) and centrifuging. We will take a look at the difference between the two methods.
Both methods effectively extract juice; however, we will break down what each method does and compare the two side by side to get a view of what the differences are.
Extraction Methods
Masticating (aka cold-pressed) | Centrifugal (aka high-speed) |
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Mechanism Single gear | Mechanism Spinning blade |
Speed Slow | Speed Fast |
Means of Juicing Kneads and grinds | Means of Juicing Grinds |
Pulp is automatically ejected into separate bin | Pulp is discarded into separate bin which requires emptying throughout juicing |
Comparing the Two Methods
We have taken data and have placed masticating and centrifugation side by side to give you a glimpse into what each method does as far as a juicer is related.
Masticating (cold press) | Centrifugation | ||||||||||||
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Cost of Juicers: $$$ | Cost of Juicers: $ | ||||||||||||
Speed: Slow | Speed: Fast | ||||||||||||
Yield: More | Yield: Less | ||||||||||||
Foam: Very Little | Foam: A Lot | ||||||||||||
Pulp: Dry (pulp is automatically ejected allowing continuous juicing) | Pulp: Wet (pulp bin requires emptying throughout juicing process) | ||||||||||||
Noise: Quiet | Noise: Loud | ||||||||||||
Energy Output: Low | Energy Output: High | ||||||||||||
Taste: Cleaner | Taste: Vague without clarity | ||||||||||||
Texture: Liquid | Texture: Pulpy and chunky | ||||||||||||
Oxidation: Enzymes remain active and uninhibited | Oxidation: Due to heat of motor, oxidation sets in immediately destroyed enzymes | ||||||||||||
Nutritional Results Reference: Independent Lab Test Results
| Nutritional Results Reference: Independent Lab Test Results
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Masticating (cold press)
Centrifugation
Concluding Comments
The quality of the juice produced by both masticating and centrifugation varies as well as the nutritional content.
Based on the above information, the masticating method stands at the forefront as the best method to attain a high-quality juice without compromising taste, texture, nutrients, and volume.
Moving On to More…
Juicing is a super vehicle to have your veggies and fruits all in one power-packed drink!
Join us as we continue on with our series on “Juicing” as we unpack and break down everything there is to know about it.
Our next article: “The Top Five Juicers on the Market.”