Grasses? Are there owners out there who've actually used this to juice grasses? Any thoughts?
1478753
I've read that it's actually more healthful to consume green juice with some fruit juiced in as well. If you go to the Norwalk California site, you'll see a demo of green juice being made; it's a very delicious and healthful recipe.
1478754
I used it for wheat grass. The fibre came out absolutely chewed and try. Every drop of juice was extracted. I didn't cut wheatgrass. So the fiber was caught up. I had to pull it out. Next time I used grapes in between. I had no problem with fiber.Since then I have used it for various leaves..works well but I have always used some other fruit or veggie in between leaves. Not a problem for me as I can't drink greens alone. I need a sweet fruit added.
1478755
I was not able to find the site and the demo. I am not sure if amazon lets u post one here but if does can you post a link to that.
1478756
I have not had a problem juicing grasses, other than the initial flavor. ;)
1716311
Yes, you can juice wheatgrass alone. If you have trouble with clogs you can use the reverse mode and or remove the clog easily in less than a minute. The juicer comes apart quite easily and the auger and all parts are very easily accessible.Thanks,Mike - CoolShinyStuff
1419522
It does lettuce, chard, kale and other leafy greens with no problem. It will juice herbs, we use a lot of cilantro and chives, but I will warn you that you do have to use larger amounts then you probably would with a masticating juicer such as the omega. I find they you get the most about of juice out of herbs if you ball them up and insert them of wrap something like kale or lettuce around the herb so that it does not get lost inside!
1800932
I think you can juice wheatgrass using the champion with some kind of special attachment, but I don't ...because I just buy and use the world's best IMO barleygrass (denser in nutrients than weatgrass) and LeafGreens (40X more nutritious than barleylife alone, but more expensive). Please visit myaimstore.com/genesis129 and order there. Believe me, it's WELL worth it. Forget juicing at home when you can buy the best at about the same cost across the board. It travels well, too! Only takes 30 seconds for a serving and you're on your way. I've been using it over 10 years.
1265016
Well, I've never done that. What I do is to grow the grass from those seeds and then make the juice from the wheat grass. You can find videos online of how to do it, is really simple.
1342436
I haven't tried juicing Wheat Grass yet, only because it seems like no shops around me don't sell it. But, I have juiced mint leaves, cliantro, parsley and Basil. I've seen on youtube, where they use the Omega to juice Wheat grass. One last thing, the Omega 8004 and Omega 8006 are exactly the same machine except for different color. So if you're on a budget the 8004 will do just fine.
340723
I wish I could answer for you. Sorry. We haven't tried the wheatgrass. From everything I've read about extractors, the mechanisms in this style (masticating) are ideal for extracting wheatgrass without heating or destroying enzymes, but I've not tried it personally.
1165675
No. As far as I know It's the only product sold to consumers that will kill these tough weeds nut won't harm grasses. Hope this helps!
2055656
I wouldn't reccomend it....this juicer is good with juicy fruits and vegetablles, not so much with leaves and grasses...
93261
Yes this machine can extract wheatgrass juice...but you are juicing vegetables just make sure you do not overload the machine, meaning do not feed the machine too much at one time. With wheat grass you won't have A problem
1174573
Yes it can. Slow rpm masticating juicers are the best for juicing wheatgrass. Many people juice wheatgrass with a hand powered crank style juicer because of the low cost compared to a powered machine, but the Kuvings is a great value for this task. It may not last as long as an Omega but it will keep you healthy!
1498040
If you have a good juicer. I use kenmore (electric) doesn't do well. I read it on forums and hand crank seems to do the best. I got a hand crank one on amazon but all my grass died before getting the chance.
1716312
Yea, you can juice just soft fruits/veggies just fine. I made a Wheatgrass and pineapple juice this morning, both softness. I've on many occasions used solely Wheatgrass /other greens. The rrecommendation of using a hard item in conjunction is to make sure there is no clogging. However, it isn't necessary. And if it does clog, not take a less than a minute to rinse out the clog and reattach.
1174574
yes, it does a good job with wheat grass. i also have a wheat grass only juicer and it works as well as that one.
1114142
I wouldn't. It uses a disc shaped rasp to tear the plant matter into particles, and then slings the juice off. I seriously doubt it would be effective at "grinding" anything.
1324154
I think this is mainly a greens and wheat grass juicer. I've used it for mostly wheat grass that I've grown. It works grat for that. I've also used it to juice kale, spinach and other greens. Love it for that. I juice carrots, apples,beets,etc. In a masticating juicer.
1458856
Haven't tried to juice with it...Can't see it actually reducing hard veggies and fruits to juice. More than likely you'd get mush. However if you need advice for a juicer I own an Angel juicer and it woks wonders.