Wheatgrass Juice Extractor Machine

Wheatgrass is a natural drink, prepared from the common wheat plant. The drink has become a popular item sold at juice bars and natural health food stores Wheatgrass is thought to help flush out toxins, give drinkers a burst of energy, help blood flow and may even help heal tissues and improve blood sugar levels. The juice is naturally high in Chlorophyll, green pigments found in plants that function as an antiseptic. This natural antiseptic may have a number of possible benefits including healing up ear infections, healing a sore throat and healing wounds. Fresh squeezed wheatgrass is a therapeutic drink that can promote general well being; the drink is high in Vitamin E, protein and other minerals and enzymes. For do-it-yourselfers looking to experience the natural drink at home and enjoy the benefits of a natural cleanse a wheatgrass juice extractor is needed.

Regular juicers are great at juicing regular vegetables but wheatgrass and other leafy greens like spinach do not work well in these types of juicers, as they are not able to break down the tough plant fibers. Instead, the fibers end up getting caught up in the blades and bogged down. The centrifugal force used on these juicers also releases a lot of heat, actually destroying the enzymes and other nutrients that make wheatgrass juice so incredible. To get the job done, you need a masticating juicer, which crushes and grinds the wheatgrass using gears and augers.  

There are two types of wheatgrass extractors to choose from, manual or automatic. With a manual wheatgrass, juicer there is only one auger. Stainless steel machines are preferred to plastic or other materials because it will be easier to clean and ensure you have a long lasting machine. The auger shape is also important, look for a manual extractor that features an auger shape designed to increase the yield of juice extracted. You also want a machine that minimizes the amount of foam that will occur when operating the extractor.

A manual juicer will probably be best suited for those who do not mind putting in a little bit of elbow grease. You will have to feed the wheatgrass through the machine and crank the handle for the juice to be extracted. One of the nice benefits of a manual extractor, however, is that they are usually much easier to clean than their automatic counterparts. These juicers are also cheaper and since they use no electricity, they are great for those looking to conserve energy.

For those that want to do a lot less work, an automatic wheatgrass juice extractor is the way to go. These powerful machines work just as well as the manual kinds but allow you to give your arm a rest. They may be available as single auger or machines which feature double gears. Single auger machines work just like the manual extractors. Those with double gears however, are thought to grind wheatgrass at the highest possible quality. The double gears slowly squeeze the juice through the gears and can provide a higher yield of juice.

These double gear extractors may be ideal for those who tend to make a large amount of wheatgrass at once to drink throughout the day or who plan on storing the juice for several days. When storing in the refrigerator, wheatgrass juice made with double gear extractors seems to remain fresher (not separating) for longer. Both single auger and double gear versions work well at reducing the amount of foam created. The advanced technology used in double gear extractors however, means you will have to pay more for this type of machine.

Although other juicers cannot juice wheatgrass, a wheatgrass juice extractor can easily juice a variety of different fruits and vegetables. Because the wheatgrass juice can be somewhat strong, this will also make it easy to add in other juices to the formula to create a more flavorful and tasty drink. When choosing style will come into play as well as how you plan on storing the machine, machines can be found in standard black and white designs and a number of other colors and designs that fit into any contemporary style kitchen. If you have ample countertop space and plan on using the wheatgrass juice extractor daily, consider manual extractors that clamp right onto the countertop or onto a table.

Those new to juicing might want to consider wheatgrass kit combos that come with everything needed to grow your own natural wheatgrass and then juice. These kits usually include growing trays, organic wheatgrass seeds, growing mix and growing and juicing instructions.