| Specs Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Masticating Juicer |
| Price | $$$ |
| Juice Quality | High |
| Juice Shelf Life | 72 Hours |
| Dishwasher Safe | No |
| Pulp Ejection | External |
| Motor | 80 RPM |
| Wattage | 240 Watts |
| Chute Size | 3 inch (oval) |
| Build | Plastic (not bpa free) |
| Design | Vertical |
| Color | Silver & Black |
| Noise Level | Low |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
| Best for Juicing | Soft & Hard Produce, Citrus Fruits, Leafy Greens, Nuts & Beans |
| Application | Home & Personal Use |
| Rating | |
Breville BJS600XL Juice Fountain Crush is Breville’s take on masticating juicers. This company sells mainly centrifugal juicers and they’ve been promoting that there’s no difference between fast and slow juicers when it comes to nutrient retention. However, it’s ironic that they built their own version of it. Perhaps they want a cut of masticating juicer’s market share?
All right, let’s get down to the details…
Breville BJS600XL is a vertical masticating juicer that is equipped with an Ultem auger and strainer. This juicer is a remedy for those lacking counter space, as it takes up far less area than the horizontal masticating juicers. It crushes and extracts the juice slowly at approximately 80 RPM. It can handle different types of fruits and vegetables, including hard items such as carrots and grasses like wheatgrass producing excellent quality juice with little pulp.
This quiet juicer operates with 240 watts and comes with dual direction control. As you operate the juicer, the scraper wiper silicon blades spin to remove pulp that might be sticking out of the strainer. The juicer is covered under a one-year limited warranty. However, the motor is also covered under a 10-year induction motor warranty. In the event that the product does not work, then you will need to contact Breville to order a replacement.
The auto purifying system allows you to juice different kinds of fruits and vegetables without having the need to disassemble it. Just pour one or two cups of water into the feeding chute while it’s operating then you’re good to go for your next batch of fruits and veggies.
Pros
- Can fit a kitchen of any size because of its highly compact design
- Super quiet
- Juice yield is higher producing dryer pulp compared to other Breville juicers
- Juice can be stored for 72 hours since there is minimal oxidation with slow juicers
- It has a self-cleaning system—just pour water into the feeding chute between juicing different type of fruits and vegetables, no need to dissemble when rinsing off residue of the last fruit or veggie you’ve processed.
- Automatic pulp ejection for continuous juicing
- It can juice wide varieties of produce such as soft fruits, hard produce, leafy greens, citrus fruits, soy beans and nuts
Cons
- It’s not BPA free
- It’s not dishwasher safe
- This is slightly pricey but I believe the features justifies it
- It can get clogged which is a hassle, but there’s a reverse button built specifically for this issue
- Small feeding chute requires significant amount of your time to cut your fruits and vegetables into small pieces
- The 1 year warranty is remarkably lower than other masticating juicer brands
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Features & Product Details
Is it Easy to Use?
When you begin to put this juicer together, be sure to follow the instructions exactly. It will not operate if it is not snapped together properly. Once you have assembled it a few times, it becomes much easier and will take less than a minute to put together.
The feeding tube on this vertical masticating juicer is smaller, you will need to cut up vegetables and fruits prior to juicing in order to put them down the chute. Allow gravity to work in your favor when placing produce down the tube. You can use the pusher, but try not to move too quickly as this juicer will stop operating if it becomes clogged. Simply turn it off and reverse the direction. Then, push the button to make it move forward again. This helps unclog the juicer.
The dry pulp is expelled from a separate tube than the juice making continuous juicing possible. The only downside is it’s just way slower than what you expect from other Breville (centrifugal) juicers.
Is it Easy to Clean?
This juicing machine is a snap to clean. However, the parts are not dishwasher safe, therefore you will need to rinse, and wash it immediately after use to prevent any buildup on the parts. It comes with a small cleaning brush that can be used to clean the filter basket screen. This will remove bits of pulp that get stuck in it.
Make sure to rinse it before putting the accessories into hot, soapy water to cleanse them. Washing it right away also reduces the time it will take you to clean it. If you wait, it will take more time to scrub off the bits of produce that will have hardened. Remember; clean it as soon as you have finished juicing to reduce the time needed to clean it.
Juice Quality
Compared to your standard Breville juicer this product uses a dual stage masticating juicing system by first crushing the produce with the Ultem auger, then pressing it against the Ultem screen yielding the most juice you can extract from the produce. Since this juicer operates slowly, it allows for less oxidation. This means the juice will keep longer.
If you are going to put it into the refrigerator, you can store it for up to 72 hours. However, make sure it is in a glass container with an airtight lid and fill it completely to the top to keep the oxygen out. It should be noted that the quality of the nutrients in the juice begins to break down as it sits. The sooner you drink it, the more nutrients you will absorb.
What Kinds of Produce Can it Juice?
This juicer can take all types of fruits and vegetables such as hard produce, soft fruits, grasses and leafy greens, citrus fruit, and soaked soy or almond.
Hard produce includes ginger, asparagus, garlic, cilantro, yakon, sweet potato, bitter gourd, celery, apple, fennel, pineapple, turmeric, cucumber, pumpkin, cauliflower, broccoli, coconut, carrots, watermelon, pear, pepper and beets.
Some of soft produce are mango, peach, cranberries, tomato, papaya, strawberry, pomegranate, blackberry, grapes, melon, avocado and kiwifruit. Juicing soft fruits by the way will yield a puree not a juice. It’s better for making smoothies.
Leafy greens such as peppermint, wheatgrass, pine tree needles, beet greens, spinach, romaine lettuce, collard greens, moringa, kale, brussels sprout, cabbage, parsley, dandelion greens, basil, spring onion and lettuce.
Citrus fruits include lemon, mandarin, tangerine, grapefruit, lime and orange.
It can also help you make soy and almond milk which certainly adds variety to your juicing routine.
Verdict
Breville Juice Fountain Crush is a reliable, quiet and powerful machine built for loyal Breville users who would prefer a masticating juicer than the centrifugal product line. It’s easy to use and setup, and when it comes to nutrient retention it’s at par with all cold press juicers in the market.
It is the only Breville juicer that offers a 72-hour shelf life for your juice. The only deal breaker is that the parts of this juicer are not dishwasher safe and not BPA free but if it’s not an issue with you, I highly recommend this juicer.