Has anyone tried onions in this unit? I like to use onion juice to flavor dishes when I don't want the onion pulp in them.
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I have not yet juiced onions in it; however, I have juiced apples in it and it did quite well. Therefore, I think onions would juice well with it. You probably would want to use the screen that comes with it. That helps separate the pulp from the juice.
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Hi, I never used it for onions but it should work. Only use the juices for pomogrante juice. Rainer
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I found that using quartered size piece of onion works real good for me. The onion skins seem to be really tough, and trying to use even 1/2, caused the plunger to not want to go through and rotate. I really do like mine.
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I tried slicing an onion but don't recommend it. The slicing blades aren't rigid enough to cut through the onion without the possibility of bending. It has something to do with the texture of the onion.
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I never use the flavor packets. Instead I have been using fruit juice or the concentrated water enhances like Mio. Great varieties to use at your everyday supermarket.
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I've juiced greens, apples, grapes, melons (honeydew and cantaloupe, maybe watermelon), citrus, beets, sweet potatoes, jalapeno peppers (for a sauce), radishes, ginger, various herbs, etc. It does really well with all of that stuff, but with juicier stuff like melons and grapes you do tend to lose a little more liquid. I usually feed the pulp through the chute one more time if it feels wet. I've found that starting with something dryer like greens or carrots makes the juicier stuff juice a little cleaner. In any event, I highly recommend this item :-)
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Why not use others, I have not yet as I still have the original flavors. Love this unit!
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No. But I made chili in mine several times and I had no issues. I brown meat and sautee onions and garlic with no problem.
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Sorry, I can't help. When i received mine I found it was too small to work with the tomatoes and onions I use, so I gave it to someone.
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I love mine.use it all the time from making jelly, tomato juice, even like a ricer for smooth mashed potatoes. Definitely not smooth.
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I'd like to know if you can also make a V8 Type of juice using Tomatoes and Celery? Anyone know if you can use it with these vegetables?
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I would say yes if you're using meaty tomatoes like romas and pulse slowly rather than just turn it on. The blade is so sharp that it wouldn't take much to turn it into tomato juice if you just ran it. Like every other food processer, it will leak around the shaft if there is too much liquid in the bowl (voice of experience!). I have done this for other things (omelets for one) and it works very well... onions and peppers in first chopped to a little bigger than I really want it, then the romas, pulsed one or 2 times and then it's ready to go. I think this is one of the best food processers out there and the price makes it doubly good! I would say yes if you're using meaty tomatoes like romas and pulse slowly rather than just turn it on. The blade is so sharp that it wouldn't take much to turn it into tomato juice if you just ran it. Like every other food processer, it will leak around the shaft if there is too much liquid in the bowl (voice of experience!). I have done this for other things (omelets for one) and it works very well... onions and peppers in first chopped to a little bigger than I really want it, then the romas, pulsed one or 2 times and then it's ready to go. I think this is one of the best food processers... » Read More I would say yes if you're using meaty tomatoes like romas and pulse slowly rather than just turn it on. The blade is so sharp that it wouldn't take much to turn it into tomato juice if you just ran it. Like every other food processer, it will leak around the shaft if there is too much liquid in the bowl (voice of experience!). I have done this for other things (omelets for one) and it works very well... onions and peppers in first chopped to a little bigger than I really want it, then the romas, pulsed one or 2 times and then it's ready to go. I think this is one of the best food processers out there and the price makes it doubly good! « Show Less
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I can try it with tomato juice, I never thought mixing it with anjuice i take regularly. i will try it the next few days and let you know of my testing. The reason I suggested tomato juice is i get no salt tomato juice in morning. i may try it with necter, in the afternoon, since my suppliments i take are in pill form which is which is the way i like them I never had trouble with minerals before so this is NEW
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I have successfully used it with sliced apples, pineapple chunks, orange slices, frozen or fresh berries and bananas - I almost always add milk, OJ or water, yogurt and ice. It blends all of that quite well. It is not a juice extractor and does not remove pulp. I have not used it with any vegetables.
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I do my onions and potatoes by hand. I'm pretty fast so I don't bother using this. I have another toy for that if I want.
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Yes, it worked very well on mine! The only drawback I saw to it was the Finnish to English translation was a bit off and it there were some confusing directions. But, I love it. I made tons of crab apple juice with it for jelly. I filled the water bath/stock pot (bottom portion) almost to the top with water and let it come to a boil. I then left it on high to medium high and the juice just kept coming! I set a bowl on a chair by my stove and just let the juice run into it. I also poured the first batch of juice back into the fruit, as the book recommends, to break up the fruit a bit. I love my steamer! Made beautiful thick concentrated clear juice. Any other questions, just ask! Yes, it worked very well on mine! The only drawback I saw to it was the Finnish to English translation was a bit off and it there were some confusing directions. But, I love it. I made tons of crab apple juice with it for jelly. I filled the water bath/stock pot (bottom portion) almost to the top with water and let it come to a boil. I then left it on high to medium high and the juice just kept coming! I set a bowl on a chair by my stove and just let the juice run into it. I also poured the first batch of juice back into the fruit, as the book recommends, to break up the fruit a bit. I love... » Read More Yes, it worked very well on mine! The only drawback I saw to it was the Finnish to English translation was a bit off and it there were some confusing directions. But, I love it. I made tons of crab apple juice with it for jelly. I filled the water bath/stock pot (bottom portion) almost to the top with water and let it come to a boil. I then left it on high to medium high and the juice just kept coming! I set a bowl on a chair by my stove and just let the juice run into it. I also poured the first batch of juice back into the fruit, as the book recommends, to break up the fruit a bit. I love my steamer! Made beautiful thick concentrated clear juice. Any other questions, just ask! « Show Less
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I have never tried to do that I like it the way it is, but it is to hot for the rest of the family. I would think if you don't use the whole pack it wouldn't have a good blend. Maybe try it once to see, you can also use the original mix and add a little black pepper and garlic power, I do this a lot and it's not as hot.
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I love my juicer. What a machine! I just brought in some key limes to try before answering your inquiry. I was able to juice them by pressing my palm over the limes. Not perfect like the oranges but works.