If you are considering buying a juice extractor there are numerous juicing machines out there to choose from. If you have never tried juicing and have decided to give it a try you may have particular reasons to start. It may be to supplement your diet, as well as a new approach to consuming more fruit or vegetables; or you may be experimenting with a new juicer diet in a weight loss program.

The first thing to decide on is your price range.

At around $100 and in the best juicers 2011 list is the Breville bje 200xl 700-watt compact juice fountain. When it comes to the ideal requirements for a juice extractor this amazing machine definitely ticks all the boxes.

The Breville bje200xl will provide you with 8 ounce of juice in 5 seconds. Now that is really fast! This is ideal for the busy morning rush when we never seem to have enough time to sit down to breakfast. What a great nourishing way to start your day. There are numerous juicer recipes and juicing books available, so if you think you would like some different ideas you will be able to try a different fruit or vegetable juice drink every day of the year.

The Breville manufacturers also conducted a survey and from the feedback decided to engineer a juice extractor which uses up a smaller amount of work space than other juicing machines on the market. The compact juice maker was designed with the main motor in the middle and the juicing jug incorporated into the unit, not like other ones on the market which either have them separate or attached to the side of the unit. The Breville juice fountain takes up to half as much work space as its competitors.

It is extremely quiet while in operation and can be described better as a hum rather than a noise.

It is also a very easy to clean juicer, and afterwards it is easy to re-assemble because it only has a few main parts. A brush is provided to clean the parts under the tap and remove any of the food grower’s applied waxes or sprays that are on the outside of the fruit or vegetables, which are transferred onto the discs. Alternatively, you have the option to wash them in a dish washer.

The parts are all stainless steel or plastic, with a smooth finish which tends not to trap the fibrous pulp which is deposited in the pulp pod. The remains of the fruit and vegetable content, which is in pulp form in the pulp pod, can be recycled in the normal recycle bin or in the garden compost heap.

You might think that this unit is small and smaller units don’t have the power. On the contrary, the 700-watt motor of this juice fountain operates at 14,000rpm to achieve the best extraction, and claims to be 10 times more efficient than standard juicers.

One great advantage with this unit is you can juice your fruit and vegetables without slicing them. The large feed chute is 3 inches in diameter, which allows you to put in whole fruit and vegetables which obviously saves time and mess.

When the fruit or vegetables are deposited into the feed chute they create an action with an assembled dual knife in the center directly above the main motor. From here the remains are tossed against a high quality, stainless steel micro mesh filter. This is where the volume of the juicing is performed and because of the design it provides ultimate productivity and is extremely stable during operation.

The juicer will deliver 1.5 liters of juice to the jug before you need to empty the machine; an amount which should fill 5 average size glasses. The serving juice jug also has a froth strainer, so you can have a delicious juice instantly straight from the machine in seconds. The jug is also covered at the top making it perfect to put into the fridge for later in the day.

The overall dimensions are: 16 inches in height x 9.5 inches in width x 9.5 inches in depth.

To summarize the Breville bje200xl 700-watt compact juice fountain;

Great value for money at around $100

Smaller than other standard juicing machines, taking up less kitchen work space area

Very easy to clean juicer

Very easy to assemble

Very easy to operate

700-watt motor power operates at 14,000 RPM

Fruit and vegetables can be juiced whole, no cutting needed

8 ounce of juice in 5 seconds

1.5 liters of juice at one time before empting machine

The serving juicing jug fitted with froth strainer

The Breville bje200xl is a very impressive juice extractor giving 20% – 30% more juice per volume of fruit or vegetables, and according to numerous reviews will give years of trouble free daily use. This machine is a top seller and requires close inspection by anyone wanting to try delicious fruit and vegetable juices daily with minimum fuss.