Can I use "Breville 800JEXL Juice Fountain Elite 1000-Watt Juice Extractor " for Citrus Fruits like Lemons/Oranges/limes ? Do I need to peel them ?
452531
I use it for citrus all the time. It's perfect. I don't peel them at all. But that depends on whether you like the somewhat bitter flavor of the oils in the skins which I really love. You can also grate them totally or partially. I use 2 whole oranges or 1 grapefruit, 1 cucumber, 1 carrot, 2 or 3 apples and a chunk of ginger root almost everyday. It's perfect.
452532
The juicer will take the entire citrus peel and all -- the questions is what do you want the juice to taste like? For lemons and limes, leave the peel on and juice the entire fruit. For oranges and grapefruit, you can juice them whole but remove the thick skin of the pee if you want a smoother and less bitter juice.
452533
Absolutely. I suspect that the juicer would have no problem with the peels but they would probably add unwanted flavors. I regularly add peeled lemons to my juices. No problem.
452534
Yes, I suggest peeling them because at first I didn't and it left my juice with a bitter, soap- like taste.Breville makes you think no peeling is required. That's the other thing I hate about the product.
452535
You need to cut them in quarters and can leave the peel on but better to peel them because of the bitter taste.
452536
You need to. This is because the white part of the rind is incredibly bitter. Many people shave the colored parts of the citrus fruits, called zest, for flavor in recipes, but only that very thin top layer. The rest is awful, and will ruin any juice you make with it in it.
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!
1707114
i don't think so, tho' I wouldn't be certain. Juice extractors are for hard things like carrots, apples, celery - beetroot (but what a mess!) - and grapes (delicious), etc.
2170505
No, this is a citrus juicer only; use for oranges, grapefruits, lemons, limes, tangerines only.
1315197
Theres no reason you couldn't use it for oranges. I use it for pomegranites and we do about ten bushels so this isn't for small amounts. If you are making a lot of juice it should work fine. good luck , happy juicing
1657279
This pulverizes using centrifugal force (a centrifugal juicer). It doesn't do the most efficient job of getting all the juice (but meets my needs). If you want something that really gets a lot of the juice out, look at the masticating juicers - extracts the juice - but they are at least twice the price. I have both. I also have a Jack LaLanne (which operates on the same principal as the Breville) which really is a pain. That I don't use. BTW, I find that the Breville is very easy to clean.
1362122
Did not have any luck - tried many different ways was unbalanced - would work well with citrus, I returned the unit. Have two pomegranate bushes and returned to juicing with the skin removed.
2030874
This is a citrus juicer, only for things like limes, lemons, oranges, and grapefruits.
141090
Depending on the fruit not so bad- lemons and limes pretty easy, but grapefruits (which I mostly juice) are tough because they are wider, even for the larger reamer. If you're losing strength in your hands, it might be better to save up and get an automated one that can also do things like apples- it would probably have more longevity
707293
These bags cannot be used for that model juicer. You'll have to upgrade to a Breville model with a pulp bin in order to use the bags.
2212831
Over the years I have used many juicers from different brands. The Breville 800JEXL ability to extract juice is head and shoulders above them all.My only complain is that it is noisy and vibration is unacceptable. It is also a little messy and after using, the kitchen counter clean-up is a must.
1742288
Sunny: Here is my thinking on the top squeezer. It will make pressing down easier, but is not as efficient as the hand in juice extraction. The top can only press downward and does not accommodate all sizes of oranges and grapefruits. The hand will squeeze and ocilate, making it more efficient in extracting all the juice. If you get the top, please let me know if you find my thinking to bre true.Thanks,Ian
1315200
I have only used it for pomegranate juice. I think if you used less pressure it would also work for citrus as it looks just like my citrus press juicer; just stronger.
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.
1007263
This particular grater would NOT be good for lemon peel. (This one is more for shredding cheese or veggies). For zesting lemons, look for the Microplane 40020 Classic Zester/Grater (http://www.amazon.com/Microplane-40020-Classic-Zester-Grater/dp/B00004S7V8/). That is the tool you're looking for.
1778996
I use my orange squeezer for all citrus that fits. It's the only one that I have ever used and it works great for what I need as I have arthritis in my hands...so I may not be getting the all the juice possible.
1287353
don't know if there's a citrus attachment. but in my 10(+/-) years with this machine, i would warn you not to waste your money on this model. it is a colossal headache.I had finally come to my wits end with the 1000 and replaced it with an an omega 8000 series. if all you want to do is citrus juice, then get a dedicated citrus juicer.i couldn't recommend the omega 1000 for anything but a door stop, or a boat anchor
1112420
I only have the 800JEXL model. If particles get lodged on the mesh the Breville 800JEXL will vibrate violently until the mesh is cleared.This model does a very goob at juice extraction.