| Specs Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Twin Gear Juicer |
| Price | $$$ |
| Juice Quality | Very High |
| Juice Shelf Life | 72 Hours |
| Dishwasher Safe | No |
| Pulp Ejection | External |
| Motor | 160 RPM, 1/4 HP |
| Wattage | 150 Watts |
| Chute Size | 1.5 inch (square) |
| Build | Plastic (not BPA Free) |
| Design | Horizontal |
| Color | Black, White |
| Noise Level | Low |
| Warranty | 5 Years |
| Best for Juicing | Soft & Hard Produce, Citrus Fruits, Leafy Greens, Nuts & Beans |
| Application | Home & Personal Use |
| Rating | |
Twin gear juicers are great for making green juices but having one doesn’t come easy. It would normally cost between $500 to $1500 but thanks to Green Power KPE1304 you can get one for more or less $400 which is the same amount you’ll have to pay for top of the line masticating juicers. The technology behind this machine is similar with Green Star juicers’ bio-ceramic technology. Not only does it have built in magnets in its juicing screws but it also features a ceramic panel and magnets in its juicing bowl. Samson Brands clearly over-delivered in making sure that we’ll get the maximum nutritional value out of our juice.
Unlike other brands the coarse and fine juicing screens are already included with your purchase. No need to spend extra bucks on these accessories. The vegetable juicing screen has finer holes, perfect for processing hard produce and leafy greens. The fruit screen on the other hand has bigger holes which allows pulp to be incorporated in your juice, great for pulpy and soft fruits. Additionally you can also use the complimentary crush screen along with other attachments for making noodles and basic food processing.
Pros
Similar with green star juicers the twin gear unit of Green Power KPE1304 uses bioceramic technology to preserve the nutrients while extracting juice from the pulp.
- The most affordable triturating juicer in the market
- Slow 160 RPM keeps the nutrients alive in your juice
- Bio-ceramic technology further reduces the rate of oxidation producing superior juice quality
- 72 hours juice shelf life
- Narrow clearance between the twin gear unit efficiently processes all types of fruits and vegetables particularly wheatgrass and other leafy greens
- Quiet operation
- External pulp ejection for continuous juicing
- 5 Years Warranty
Cons
- Bulky and heavy
- Operating all twin gear juicers are a bit complicated than other types of juicing machines
- Not dishwasher safe
- Not BPA free
- It will take some time to process your juice with twin gear juicers at 160 RPM, this is slow if you’re used to fast juicers
- Narrow chute requires chopping your produce into fine pieces making your juicing process even slower
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Features & Product Details
Is it Easy to Use?
This type of juice extractor is a bit complex to use, it has more parts and needs specific precautions than your standard juicer. The most important thing to remember is to line up your twin gears properly otherwise you’ll hear weird noise and you’ll risk damaging your machine. 1.5 inch narrow feeding tube means that you’ll have to precut your produce into small chunks and it’s highly advisable to cut carrots and beets into fine strips to assist the juicing screw. You’ll also have to interchange your juicing screens and knobs (the adjustable knob increases or decreases the pressure inside the juicing chamber) depending on the type of produce you are juicing. The fruit screen and fruit knob are intended for processing fruits. The vegetable screen and vegetable knob are obviously for processing vegetables and leafy greens. However if you’re going to juice wheatgrass you’ll have to use the vegetable screen along with the fruit cap to maximize efficiency.
Is it Easy to Clean?
Being not dishwasher safe and having a lot of parts, this juicing machine is not that easy to clean but once you get used to it it will just take a few minutes. Since the twin gear unit is made of stainless steel, it would be ideal to wash it up right away to prevent calcium build up. After use, remove the adjustment knob and clean the interior of the product by pouring a glass of water slowly into the feeding chute in its normal operation state, do this for five to ten seconds then proceed with disassembling the unit. Soak all the detachable parts in a warm and soapy water then clean it completely using the cleaning brush, then allow it to dry. Never ever introduce water into the body of your unit, just use a clean cloth to wipe off any residue.
Juice Quality
Triturating juicers excel in juice quality and efficiency and this machine was able to deliver that. It utilizes stainless steel juicing screws with very narrow clearance that can crush almost all types of produce. It rotates at slow RPM to minimize oxidation or breakdown of nutrients which is an issue with centrifugal juicers. The bio-ceramic technology found in the twin gear unit and juicing bowl further improves the quality of the juice and prolongs its shelf life for 72 hours.The only thing that bothers me though is it’s not BPA free.
Non-Juicing Functions
Using the crush screen or blank screen you can turn this juicer into an all around kitchen aid. You can make ice cream and sorbet, grind coffee beans, rice cakes, peanut butter, and you can also use it as a food processor. In the manual it says that you can grind frozen meat such as fish, beef and pork but I’m not really recommending it as it can contaminate and ruin the taste of your juice. Juicers should be strictly for juicing. By the way you need to remove the adjustable knob when using it for these other functions. If you’re planning on making noodles, sadly you’ll have to purchase the multipurpose gear and pasta attachments.
What Kinds of Produce Can it Juice?
This juice press can process all types of produce—soft and hard produce, leafy greens, citrus fruits, beans and nuts.
Hard produce includes asparagus, cucumber, garlic, watermelon, broccoli, celery, carrots, ginger, coconut, fennel, pumpkin, cilantro, turmeric, pear, yakon, pepper, beets, pineapple, sweet potato, bitter gourd, cauliflower and apple.
Leafy greens include kale, moringa, collard greens, spinach, peppermint, parsley, lettuce, spring onion, brussels sprout, cabbage, wheatgrass, basil, dandelion greens, pine tree needles and beet greens.
Citrus fruits include mandarin, lime, orange, lemon, grapefruit and tangerine.
Using the fruit screen you can turn kiwifruit, cranberries, peach, avocado, papaya, tomato, grapes, strawberry, blackberry, mango, pomegranate and melon into a puree. Don’t expect to have a liquid consistency when juicing these items.
You can also make soy and almond milk with it as long as you soak your soy and almond nuts overnight.
Verdict
Green Power KPE 1304 is a powerful twin gear juicer that doesn’t break the bank. It’s equipped with the same technology that you’ll only find with Green Star juicers, and I’m talking about the bio-ceramic technology which keeps the juice fresh for about 72 hours. Compared to Omega TWN30S, this machine is packed with more features. It’s clearly a great affordable option for those looking for a twin gear juicer.
Before checking out, please bear in mind that it has some minor disadvantages such as not being dishwasher safe, it’s not BPA free and slightly complex to operate. If those doesn’t bother you, KPE 1304 could be your next juice extractor. Ohh by the way you can choose between a white or a black finish. I would usually go for the black one because it’s not prone to staining.