Kuvings NS Series Review

Specs Overview
Type	Masticating Juicer
Price	$$$
Juice Quality	High
Juice Shelf Life	72 Hours
Dishwasher Safe	No
Pulp Ejection	External
Motor	80 RPM, 3 HP
Wattage	240 Watts
Chute Size	2.25 x 1.5 inch (crescent)
Build	BPA Free Plastic
Design	Vertical/Upright
Color	Pearl Red - NS-940 Chrome - NS-950 White Pearl - NS-750 Silver - NS-850 Black - NS-900
Noise Level	Low
Warranty	10 Years
Best for Juicing	Soft & Hard Produce, Citrus Fruits, Leafy Greens, Beans & Nuts
Application	Home & Personal Use
Rating	Kuvings NS Series Review 4.14 (82.74%) 197 votes

The Kuvings NS Series Silent Upright Juicer is Kuvings‘ first generation vertical masticating juicer offered in five color variants—red, chrome, white, silver, and black. For the record, Kuvings’ naming convention or product model numbering is the most confusing among all juicer brands, if ever you bump into the same problem just remember that the all Kuvings juicers with the same two or three letter code are just the same except the colors.

This machine quietly operates, generating noise rising no louder than 40 to 50 decibels. For comparison, a normal conversation is about 55 decibels. It is a vertical, masticating type juicer that comes with an Ultem auger and juicing screen. Ultem plastics are eight times stronger than most plastics on the market, ensuring the components are strong and durable enough to handle dense, hard produce. Plus, the plastics, including the bowls are BPA-free, which is better for your health. This juicer is powerful with its three horsepower squeezing power. It uses 240 watts/120 volts, but operates slowly at 80 RPM to slowly press and extract high quality juice that retains its flavor and nutrients in comparison to centrifugal juicers.

It carefully extracts the juice from your produce without destroying pertinent antioxidants, enzymes, and vitamins using the two-step masticating, cold press juicing method. When centrifugal juicers operate at high speeds, oxygen is pushed into the juice, speeding up oxidation and degradation of the nutrients. The silicone wiping blades of the Rotation Wiper quickly removes pulp, like windshield wipers, to prevent any build up on the mesh screen, which reduces blockage and allows you to keep juicing at a steady pace. It’s small and takes up little space, but weighs about 14 pounds and comes with a handgrip—not a handle. While it helps with carrying it, if you struggle with it, you might want to consider placing it somewhere permanent on the kitchen counter.

Pros

• Five color options
• Highly compact vertical design
• Slow 80 RPM motor prevents heat build up and oxidation
• 72 hours juice shelf life
• Higher juice yield and higher nutrient retention
• Can process a wide assortment produce
• Durable Ultem screw & strainer
• Silent operation
• All parts that comes in contact with the juice are BPA free
• Aside from the cleaning tool, auto cleaning system is a standard among vertical masticating juicers
• Continuous juicing with external pulp ejection

Cons

• A little bit expensive
• Not dishwasher safe
• Not as efficient for leafy greens compared to horizontal masticating juicers
• Masticating juicers are typically slow compared to centrifugal 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?

The parts of this juice press need to be lined up properly, otherwise it will not operate. Kuvings incorporated their Two-Step Safety Start System into this juicer. This prevents incorrect usage of the juicer if the magnetic safety sensor is not lined up correctly. It also comes equipped with a safety overload switch that protects it from overloading and overheating.

Before juicing, you should cut everything you intend to juice into smaller sized pieces. Even though the feed chute is 2.25 inches by 1.25 inches, you want to be certain the juicer optimally extracts juice and by precutting, you are doing exactly that. If it is celery or leafy greens, cutting them into pieces smaller than an inch will help them move through the machine without getting caught up in it. If you follow a piece of soft produce with a hard piece, then the soft produce will juice more competently. The issues occur when you try to juice soft produce by itself. You may find that it becomes clogged if you make that attempt. Also, you do not need the pusher unless the food gets stuck and does not auto-feed. Normally, it gets pulled right into the juicer thanks to the self-feeding design.

Is it Easy to Clean?

While this juicing machine is easy to clean, you have to wash everything by hand in warm, soapy water as it’s not graded as dishwasher safe. Take it apart, rinse the remaining pulp, submerge, and wash. Remove any remaining pulp from the juice strainer using the Kuving’s patented cleaning tool. Rinse and dry. The best thing to do if you do not have time to wash everything is to run the parts through a quick rinse to remove any juice or particles. Take a minute to wash the strainer. However, if you absolutely do not have time, just remember that the pulp will dry, harden, and become stuck inside of the fine mesh holes. If you encounter this, put it in warm, soapy water for about ten minutes to help loosen up any particles and then clean it.

Juice Quality

Keep in mind; if a juicer operates quickly, it destroys the nutrients in the juice. Since this slow juice extractor operates at only 80 RPM, it successfully extracts the juice without destroying the nutrients we need to stay healthy. It operates using a two-step juicing process without generating heat, which speeds the degradation of the juice. As you drop the produce down the hopper, it breaks it apart with the auger, and then immediately presses it against the sturdy stainless steel juicing strainer. The resulting juice is rich in color and full of flavor. The sooner you drink it, the better it will taste. Not to mention, you will be able to absorb more enzymes and vitamins.

This juicer does not have a separate sieve to strain any remaining pulp leftover in the juice. If you prefer juice that is virtually pulp-free, then you will need to purchase one. If you would like to store it for consumption at a later time, pour it into an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 72 hours. While you can use a plastic container for storage, it is recommended that you use glass, but most importantly, make sure to fill it as close to the top to push out any remaining air.

What Kinds of Produce Can it Juice?

This juice press can handle all types of produce—soft and hard produce, leafy greens, citrus fruits, beans and nuts.

Hard produce includes broccoli, turmeric, celery, garlic, bitter gourd, ginger, apple, cilantro, fennel, sweet potato, cucumber, watermelon, carrots, pear, pepper, cauliflower, asparagus, yakon, pumpkin, beets, pineapple and coconut.

Leafy greens include cabbage, dandelion greens, romaine lettuce, collard greens, wheatgrass, spinach, lettuce, moringa, brussels sprout, peppermint, basil, kale, beet greens, spring onion, pine tree needles and parsley.

Citrus fruits include lemon, tangerine, grapefruit, mandarin, orange and lime.

You can also process soft produce such as mango, strawberry, kiwifruit, grapes, pomegranate, blackberry, cranberries, avocado, tomato, melon, papaya and peach for making puree.

You can also use this machine for making soy and almond milk to add variety to your juicing routine.

Verdict

The bottom line is simple. The Kuvings NS Series Silent Vertical Juicer extracts better tasting juice that maintains the quality of the nutrients and enzymes than competing centrifugal juicers. It really only juices and is not truly multifunctional, but it can be used to make soups and sauces in addition to fresh juice. Also, with that in mind, it is quite versatile as a juicer, and can juice a combination of items. It even juices the seeds of most fruits, but avoid placing the pits of peaches or cherries into it because it could damage the machine.

You can juice leafy greens, but make sure to cut your items and alternate them with dense vegetables to help move the greens through the machine if it seems to be struggling. If it jams, then most likely you were moving too fast or put items that were too large for it to handle. It takes a few more minutes, but if everything is cut into smaller pieces, then this juicer works proficiently and quickly.

The best part about this juicer is the nutritional value and the delicious juice. The motor and all the parts are covered by a 10-year warranty. It is priced at a little over $300 USD, but you can most likely pick it up at an authorized retailer for less. Powerful, sturdy, and energy efficient, the Kuvings NS Series juices quietly and is sure to satisfy your taste buds.