What Is a Slow Juicer? Here’s Why You NEED One

Everyone’s talking about nutrient-rich cold-pressed juice. 

You don’t want to miss out. 

Hurom’s Slow Squeeze Technology makes health easy. Each glass of juice is colorful and packed with nutrients. 

If you’re still using a fast juicer, you’re losing the real benefits of juicing. So, let’s see what a slow juicer is and how it can help you reach your health goals.

Insider tip: Hurom’s patented Slow Squeeze Technology is even better than regular slow juicers. Hurom preserves what fast juicers destroy.

What Is a Slow Juicer?

A slow juicer, aka a cold-press juicer, works at a slower speed, between 30 and 200 revolutions per minute. That means it squeezes juice from fruits and vegetables more gently. 

This slow process protects nutrients because there’s no heat damage and less oxidation. That means you won’t lose any vitamins or enzymes. Instead, you gain flavor and nutrition. Slow juicers also create lots of juice with minimal pulp.

Insider tip: Your glass of juice will look colorful, less foamy, and without any separation. That’s how you can tell it’s more nutrient rich.

How Does a Slow Juicer Work?

A slow juicer uses an auger to press and crush your fruits and vegetables. The auger spins slowly, pushing the produce against a fine mesh to separate the juice from the pulp. 

The finished juice goes into a juice container, while the pulp goes into a pulp container. 

Slow juicers also leave behind dry pulp, so you get more juice and less waste. They’re perfect if you want maximum nutrient content and, therefore, healthier, tastier juice.

Who Invented Slow Juicers: Hurom Slow Squeeze Technology

The history of juicing is long, but Hurom patented the Slow Squeeze Technology. 

Our revolutionary juicing process was developed over 50 years ago. 

We wanted to create a juicer that makes health easy, and we noticed that mimicking the natural motion of hand-squeezing juice ensures your juice is gently pressed, not shredded. 

This slow process protects the nutrients, vitamins, and enzymes in your juice. You get a healthier, fresher drink without any of the heat or oxidation that happens with faster juicers.

Besides, Hurom’s Slow Squeeze Technology doesn’t mean long juicing time.

Hurom aims to make health easy, and we understand you lead a busy life. That’s why we make sure you get your delicious juice as fast as possible. Our juicers have large feeding hoppers that reduce prep time, and our high-power motors minimize squeezing time.

Slow Juicer vs Centrifugal Juicer

Centrifugal and cold-press juicers are very different. Slow juicers crush and press fruits and vegetables at low speeds. This juicing process preserves more nutrients and reduces oxidation. 

Centrifugal models, on the other hand, use fast-spinning blades to cut the produce. These blades can spin at over 10,000 revolutions per minute, which generates heat. That heat can break down vitamins like C and B, lowering the nutritional value of the juice.

Centrifugal juicers are quick, but the juice spoils faster because the fast-cutting process introduces more oxygen to your juice. The juice also separates quickly and has more foam. 

Slow juicers, like Hurom’s models, give you higher-quality juice with more nutrients, less foam, and a smoother texture. 

Centrifugal juicers are often louder and tend to leave wet pulp, meaning less juice per piece of produce. If you want more nutrients, more juice yield, and basically a better juice experience, a slow juicer is the way to go.

What Are the Benefits of a Slow Juicer?

We couldn’t help but go through some benefits of a slow juicer while explaining how they work. However, here’s a more in-depth breakdown to understand exactly what these types of juicers offer.

What Is a Slow Juicer Good For?

Let’s start with the practical benefits you’ll notice immediately.

More Juice Yield

A slow juicer extracts more nutritious juice from your fruits and vegetables than regular juicers. The auger can press out every last drop of juice because it works at a slower pace. And it’s not just for soft fruits. 

Therefore:

• You get more flavorful juice from the same amount of fruits or vegetables. 
• You can extract juice from fibrous ingredients or roots like celery, ginger, and carrots, which regular juicers can’t typically do. 

Insider tip: If you want to add more superfoods like ginger or turmeric to your diet, get a specially-made ginger juicer.

More Nutrient Absorption

As we explained above, slow juicing retains more nutrients in your juice. The low-speed process reduces oxidation, so important vitamins and enzymes stay intact. This is particularly important for vitamins like C and B, which are sensitive to heat and oxidation. 

Here’s the interesting part. 

Drinking juice helps your body absorb more nutrients faster. That’s because digesting liquids like juices is much easier than digesting solid foods. As a result, you’ll get a much-needed energy boost.

Less Waste

A slow juicer squeezes out more juice, so it leaves behind much less waste. The bits of pulp left are dry, which proves that all the juice has been extracted. 

Therefore, you can make a bigger batch of juice from the same produce, so you’ll maximize your grocery budget. Plus, you can easily repurpose the dry pulp in cooking or composting, so slow juicing is more sustainable and eco-friendly.

Insider tip: Not sure what to do with pulp from juicing? Here are 17 awesome ways to use leftover pulp for the entire family.

Tastier Juice

Slow juicing keeps the flavor of your fruits and vegetables intact. Good slow juicers produce a cleaner, purer flavor with all the natural sweetness from your fruits and veggies. 

By comparison, oxidation makes your juice taste a bit sour and less fresh. 

Insider tip: Some brands market their products as slow juicers even if they don’t truly use the slow squeezing process. Hurom juicers use the original Slow Squeeze Technology, so they preserve the natural color and taste of your produce.

Is a Slow Juicer Good for Health?

Slow juicers help you reap different health benefits because the quality of juice is higher. Here’s what you can expect:

Cardiovascular Support

Slow juicing helps you incorporate heart-healthy fruits and vegetables into your diet more easily. Fruits like oranges and berries and leafy vegetables like spinach are rich in nutrients like potassium and folate, which support cardiovascular health. 

These nutrients lower your blood pressure and improve your circulation, reducing the risk of heart disease. Besides, the high nutrient retention from slow juicing means you get more of these nutrients that support heart health.

Less Brain Fog, Better Attention

Drinking fresh juice improves your mental clarity and focus. That’s thanks to nutrients like vitamin C, folate, and magnesium found in fruits and vegetables. All these enhance your cognitive function and reduce brain fog. 

And slow juicing keeps these nutrients intact. Besides, remember that juices are easier to digest, so you’ll get a significant energy boost minutes after drinking your glass of juice.

Pro tip: Replace your preservative-laden preworkout drink with a glass of fresh juice and see the difference.

Immune System Support

Fresh, healthy juice from a slow juicer can strengthen your immune system because it’s packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that boost your body’s natural defenses. 

For example, vitamin C, found in citrus fruits, leafy greens, and bell peppers, is a powerful antioxidant that supports immune function. Using a slow juicer means you retain more of this immune-boosting vitamin and strengthen your body against common bacteria and viruses.

Insider tip: Want to get better immunity support? Try these delicious recipes.

Better Digestion

Slow juicing improves digestion and reduces constipation. That’s because fruits and vegetables contain natural fibers and enzymes that promote healthy digestion. 

A high-quality slow juicer keeps all these enzymes, nutrients, and soluble fiber that support digestion inside the juice – and not the pulp container. The fresh juice that results regulates your bowel movements and promotes gut health. At the end of the day, this will make you feel lighter and more energized.

Detox Benefits

Fresh juice made with a slow juicer supports detox because the high concentration of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants helps flush out toxins. Therefore, it supports the body’s natural detox processes. 

Ingredients like celery, cucumber, and lemon are especially effective for detox because they promote hydration and support kidney and liver function.

Insider tip: If you’re aiming to improve your natural detoxification, read this article on detox green juice. You’ll learn its benefits, the best ingredients to include, plus five delicious recipes.

Wrapping Up

Slow juicers are great, but Hurom’s Slow Squeeze Technology changes the game. 

Your vibrant juice will be full of nutrients, flavor, and color. Unlike fast juicers, Hurom’s gentle process keeps your juice smooth, prevents oxidation, and ensures a higher juice yield with less waste. 

With Hurom, juicing is healthier, tastier, and more rewarding. Take our juicer quiz to find the best model for your needs.

FAQ

What is the difference between a slow juicer vs. cold press?

There’s no difference between a slow juicer and a cold press juicer. Both terms refer to the same type of juicer that extracts juice by slowly crushing and pressing fruits and vegetables. While “slow juicer” describes the process (slow speed), “cold press” highlights the result (minimal heat and oxidation). Either way, you’re getting juice that’s packed with nutrients and tastes fresher than what a high-speed juicer can produce.

How long does a slow juicer take? 

A slow juicer typically takes between 5 to 10 minutes to extract juice because the process involves gently pressing fruits and vegetables at a speed between 30 and 200 RPM. However, the extra time is worth it for the higher-quality juice with better flavor, more nutrients, and a longer shelf life. By comparison, Hurom slow juicers take less time than regular slow juicers because we’ve patented and perfected the Slow Squeeze technology.

Is a slow juicer better than a blender?

Blending and juicing serve different purposes. A slow juicer is designed to extract juice by pressing and crushing fruits and vegetables, leaving behind dry pulp. This gives you nutrient-rich juice with a smooth texture that’s easy to digest. Blenders, on the other hand, incorporate the entire fruit or vegetable to create thicker smoothies. While blenders retain gut-friendly insoluble fiber, slow juicers are better for making pure juice that’s easier to digest and richer in vitamins and enzymes. If you’re looking for a quick nutrient boost, a slow juicer is the better choice.