Can this juicer juice whole limes? Do they need to be peeled? Thanks!
1004739
I cannot answer this correctly because the juicer I purchased is acting up - it is not properly juicing the veggies or fruits I put in - it seems like there is something loose (I have checked but still not doing it right) and it makes a big noise and trembles to the extent that it moves around, feels like it is about to shatter - I have to hold on to it - no, the juicer I got is not doing well - I cannot answer that question for you
1004740
This juicer can do limes, just not whole (since the opening is smaller, as others have said). It can do the peel as well, if you like the peel. It also does lemons and oranges and grapefruit as well--with or without peels (I personally leave about half the peel on, as I don't like how bitter it is, but that's a personal choice!).
1004741
I have juiced both limes and lemons in this juicer and it does a decent job. They do need to be cut in quarters to fit into the feed chute. One of the juicing sites recommends peeling citrus with a potato peeler or something similar to remove the outer layer of skin if you don't like the super-tart taste of the citrus oil. I have done this and it works quite well. The white inner layer of the skin is supposed to contain extra nutrients so it is left on and run through the juicer.
1004742
No. I doubt it has the torque to juice anything with with a thick peel. The holes in the strainer are tiny. U prob would need something like the nutri-bullet for something that.
1004743
I have not juiced limes but I can say this: the opening shoot is only approx. 1 in by 2 in wide. If you wanted to juice limes, they'd have to be super small, maybe key limes? Even those may need to be cut in half. As far as peeling, no experience there. If you're wondering if ppl peel limes or not, look here: http://www.rebootwithjoe.com/forums/topic/what-do-you-peel/ but if you're wondering about the durability of machine...should be fine. So far I've juiced: carrots, apples, beets, ginger, celery, & tomatoes ~ all with skin.
1004744
I haven't tried limes. I have juiced lemons with the peel sliced into sections. It worked great!
1004745
They do not need to be peeled, but you will probably need to cut them in half to make them fit down the chute.
1004746
Since the feeder tube is so small I cut the lime into four wedges and put it in there peel seed and all.
501029
Yes you should peel the oranges as they have a bitter unwelcomed flavor. I cut the orange into four pieces which makes them easier to peel. However I found the following information on the internet that you might find of interest: "You can juice oranges peel and all, or even make a peel-only juice that has an orange flavor with very little sweet taste. Orange peel contains many of the same beneficial ingredients as the flesh of the orange, and also contains pectin, which has its own health benefits."
611656
It takes a fair amount of pressure but that is just to get the most from each lemon/lime. I think you could do it with less pressure and get results.
1778994
I cut my lemons or limes in half, place the cut side down in the squeezer, and squeeze. If you place the round half up, it is harder to squeeze and the squeezer does not do a good job. Very seldom will you find lemons or limes the size of oranges. In any case, if you squeeze oranges a lot, you can still use the orange squeezer for lemons or limes. I like the small Mexican ( Key ) limes best for their flavor. I use a mechanical rotating juicer for oranges.
2181243
Hi Barry. This juicer has worked amazing for me. I do peal citrus bc it would make the juice bitter so I don't have experience with that. I also peal watermelon and cantaloupe. I do not have to peal apples, carrots, kiwi, beets, and other fruits and vegetables. It even takes out all the seeds from strawberries which is great. Hope that helps.
1228683
No problems. I usually peel my quickly with a knife first though. The juice is unbelievably good.
1326613
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.
2255369
It's not a juicer - juicers will separate pulp/skins/seeds from the juice (with varying levels of efficiency, depending on the machine). This will pulverize and liquify everything you drop into it. Some people like their juice that way. But it's not a juicer per se.
452537
You can use them on citrus fruits but I WOULD HIGHLY suggest cutting the rind off because it leaves such a bitter taste in the juice! Not pleasant at all!
637784
You would have to remove the peel, cut into pieces small enough to fit into the throat.However, the white matter and seeds might add an unpleasant taste to your juice.This is really not designed for juicing oranges.It would be faster to use the good old hand juicers made from glass, and simply pluck the seeds out or strain your juice.
2170505
No, this is a citrus juicer only; use for oranges, grapefruits, lemons, limes, tangerines only.
1986168
Absolutely you can put any of these items in. I have used ginger in most of my juices. I would only recommend peeling them all first.
440243
Yes, I have used it for limes and it works perfect. The unit is really not that big.
1267306
It depends on how small you cut the apples. Use a corer/slicer, don't peel. Fill the juicer about half full. When the juice starts flowing it shouldn't take to long. I didn't make apple juice but my pear juice turned out pretty good. It took a couple of hours but I filled it up.
1260511
I would say not to use it. Juice is like any other juice save for maybe reconstituted lemon and lime juice. I don't really know. Sorry
1298044
Juicer is great for small fruits. We have a lime tree and I can juice 6 cups in minutes. Takes longer to cut the limes in half than to juice them. Hope this helps.
2257333
I have juiced both lemons and limes & no seeds went through. The holes are small enough to hold the seeds & the pulp.