When we were children in elementary school, we used to cherish the produce of the land of the Holy Land, in a festive ceremony and a procession of visits with a Tana in hand (as an alternative to "slinging on our shoulders") and including the fruits, vegetables and dairy delicacies, the splendor of the creation of the land overflowing with milk and honey that we were blessed with. Since decades have passed since the last ceremony I attended and even my children are no longer of elementary school age) - the exciting preparations of a magnificent Tana, decorated with flowers and full of good things, are over.
With the arrival of Shavuot, I felt like holding my own ceremony of appreciation for the wonders of the earth and I thought of a way to get the most out of the abundance of fruits and vegetables available to us and that's how I chose to celebrate my debutante ceremony this year: alongside the abundance offered by the holiday table with foods based on dairy products ( and a lot of carbohydrates), we will serve a "juice stand" with plenty of fruits and vegetables, each with its own virtues, for a free choice of interesting, colorful, tasty, healthy combinations and among us - also satisfying.
After a short examination of the juicers that exist on the market, I chose one that met some preliminary requirements that I had made: Juice Expert 3 - of the magimix brand - a professional juicer for fruits and vegetables (which also produces juice from hard fruits and vegetables such as beets, carrots and ginger, as well as from herbs and vegetables) The features of Juice Expert 3 guaranteed good results and it seemed to me compact and beautiful enough (sorry for the superficiality) to place it on the counter in the kitchen, because with all due respect to Shavuot, the produce from the land is available to us every day of the year and we can incorporate healthy juices into our diet, even on days of a routine So what changed tonight? If until now, in order to drink such a natural juice, we had to go to some designated stand that sells them, from now on we can make it ourselves, in our own place and whenever we want.
The Juice Expert 3 professional juicer of the international brand known for its quality, MAGIMIX is described on the manufacturer as follows:
A professional juicer for preparing different types of healthy juices rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and essential nutrients. Has the ability to squeeze up to 96% juice for small fruits and vegetables that cannot be squeezed with any other device, such as: strawberries, cherries, gooseberries, nuts and almonds. Squeezed juices (from citrus fruits for example), nectars (thick squeezing of fruits such as mango, pineapple, kiwi, tomatoes and strawberries for example) and juices from hard fruits (such as apple, carrot, beet, ginger and more) for a juicer with a very large capacity - allows For example, squeezing up to 3 kg of tomatoes, 4 kg of strawberries. Has an especially wide opening - which allows direct insertion of some fruits and vegetables without the need for cutting. Equipped with a system designed to extract juices from hard-textured fruits and vegetables as well as greens (such as spinach, celery, mint).
The technology of the Juice Expert 3 professional juicer is protected by an exclusive patent for MAGIMIX, and it enables a particularly strict filtering of waste from the ingredients we used (the kernels, the chromes and the peel)
The juicer offers 2 cones for inserting large or small fruits (for the purpose of illustration, you can insert half an apple in the large opening) industrial induction motor, extremely quiet with a power of 400W. Comes with a 30 year warranty on the engine. A double lid is resistant to breakage and the juicer bowl is made of high-quality materials - BPA-free Anti-drip device that keeps the work surface clean. Detachable parts that can be washed in a dishwasher. The professional juicer Juice Expert 3 by Magimix comes with a recipe booklet with over 40 ideas for making juices, smoothies and desserts while detailing the benefits of each of them, so that you can combine health and pleasure on a daily basis.
Weight: 7.5 kg Height: 41.5 cm Width: 21.4 cm Depth: 18.3 cm
We prepared a rich stand of fruits and vegetables, including herbs and greens, a stand that would not embarrass a juice stand like the ones we know from the busiest streets in Tel Aviv. We invested in a colorful design that included: Fruits: pineapples, mangoes, apricots, apples, pears, pomegranates, grapes, peaches, kiwis, cherries, strawberries, pomegranates, almonds Vegetables: carrots, beets, cucumbers, tomatoes, green peppers Additions: just for the taste ( and health) such as: ginger root, celery, mint, spinach Serving utensils: glasses dedicated to juices, transparent with a rounded lid and colored hards. Ice: Champagne is filled with ice cubes and tongs - because the drink must be chilled before the first sip, otherwise it really tastes less. Everyone could choose a combination that seemed interesting/healthy/tasty.
The design - the juicer we chose, in advance was chosen quite a bit due to its compact and modern design, one that would suit our kitchen if we decide to place it on the counter as a permanent guest. The design of the juicer received positive reactions among the respondents who also tried it.
The size - the compact structure of Juice Expert 3 allows convenient storage, it is narrow and tall and fits any shelf in the cabinet that stores a mixer, food mixer, shaker or microwave. The fact that it does not take up much width, allowed it to be placed on the same shelf next to other devices. What is perhaps important to note, it is advisable to place it on a shelf at shoulder height at most because its weight feels heavier (and less safe) when you take it down from a higher shelf. Moving the juicer from the shelf to the counter requires effort and if it is used relatively often, it is really desirable and better to leave it on the counter.
The user experience - it should be noted that the user experience was exceptionally good. The almost unlimited possibility of choice and the juice that is created quickly and flows slowly, through the spout directly into our personal glass, feel like a personal service tailored to the needs, which every consumer wants to feel and is willing to pay extra money for.
The opening is relatively large for putting the ingredients in and we could skip the cutting part (as mentioned, half an apple goes in easily). The juicer knows how to produce clear juice without floatation and without lumps with the help of the juice filter (also from hard fruits and vegetables), thick nectar rich in dietary fiber with the help of the innovative accessory extra press (intended for soft or cooked fruits only) or fresh juices from citrus fruits with the help of a separate pulp system.
Convenience and cleanliness - it is evident that Magimix put thought into the matter of cleaning and tried to make it as convenient as possible, therefore most of the disintegrating parts can be washed in the dishwasher, but there are quite a few parts and they require cleaning too often, that is, after almost every drink we made, we had to empty the waste that accumulated, otherwise the juice could not come out. What's more, this is true for almost all existing juicers that are suitable for home use, after all the peels, fibers, roots, and pits are waste that we wouldn't want to end up in our drink and it has to accumulate somewhere.
The intensity of the noise - in this context, we were pleasantly surprised, we expected a louder noise, especially when squeezing hard ingredients such as almonds, beets and ginger. The noise produced by the Magimix juicer does not indicate the effort it makes in the squeezing process. True, the noise of the operation (every noise of a blender, mixer, vacuum cleaner, etc.) is unpleasant to the ear, but completely expected and even forgivable - after all, someone here is working hard and it's not us. It is highly recommended to use ingredients that you have cooled in advance, cold fruits and vegetables from the refrigerator make the juice tastier so that you do not have to add too much ice to the delicious juice you have prepared.
Another thing to be careful about - skins like cherry, peach, nectarine, apricots, etc., must be removed before putting them in the juicer. Performance - the juicer's capacity is considered relatively large, we have not yet managed to squeeze 3 kg of tomatoes or 4 kg of strawberries as described by the manufacturer, but we have a feeling that he knows what he is talking about and it is indeed possible. It is important to warn that adding especially fibrous vegetables or leaves only, may strain the device too much and the operation becomes noisier and a little slower, therefore it is recommended to add juicier fruit along with them that will create a balance of liquids during squeezing.
Another parameter that was important to check is the percentage of extraction that she knows how to extract from the fruit and here, we have less experience or knowledge to make a comparison but it seems that she does an impressive job, the flavors of all the ingredients in the combinations we tried were reflected in the taste of the juice.
As mentioned, the juice is formed relatively quickly, but the flow into the glass through the spout may be slower, which mainly depends on what we are squeezing.
The options - the juicer we tried knows how to offer juices of several types, meaning that even if we want juice from citrus fruits only, we can use a separate system that it offers and we will get freshly squeezed juice, well filtered and without seeds.
In recent years, like other trends that intensified during the Corona period, the desire and demand of many consumers to prepare, wherever and whenever it is convenient for them, the drinks and foods they like is increasing.
For example, the demand for mixers for making smoothies, for a home grill for preparing "grilled" meats inside the house, for home coffee machines and more has increased. The juicers have also gone through incarnations and upgrades and have become more efficient and compact, which makes them more accessible for use at home. Today, you won't have to drive yourself early in the morning or late at night to some stall in the middle of the city's main avenue (with the need for arrival time, finding parking and standing in lines). If you are considered a consumer in this world of health drinks, you can get a professional juicer that will offer impressive performance and the preparation of a variety of drinks at any time you want, with ingredients from your personal refrigerator directly into a glass.
It is important to make a caveat - if you are a lover of smoothies and prefer them combined with liquids and ice for a result that is smooty, a kind of fruit-flavored grosgrain - then give up in advance and check other devices that do it not bad at all. Not this one. But, if you are a consumer of healthy drinks or those who are interested in introducing drinks of this type into your daily routine, the juicer by Magimix, Juice Expert 3, is an efficient and convenient solution and it is even recommended that you place it on the counter because it is likely that its storage and retrieval require effort and preparation, will reduce the frequency of its use. Advantages - the squeezing capacity is impressive, with a modern and compact design, the possibility to use it at any time and the saving of expensive time and cumbersome logistics when arriving at a quality juice stand.
The juicer we tested shows impressive capabilities, it simply squeezes (almost) everything. Its operation is relatively quiet.
Disadvantages - the price is not low and may not be worthwhile for those who will not use it often, but those for whom the consumption of healthy drinks is part of the routine, will find that its price is worth the results. Another disadvantage is the matter of the many parts and how to clean them, as I mentioned before, emptying and light cleaning is necessary between each preparation of a drink and thorough cleaning is required after each end of use (then you can also use the dishwasher).
Available in colors: chrome with red combination, chrome with black combination. The product is manufactured in France and the official importer to Israel of Magimix brand products is Newfan.
The recommended price for the consumer: NIS 1,199, right now it is offered at a sale price: NIS 1,099. Comes with a one year warranty + 29 years warranty on the engine.
It can be obtained from Newfan's authorized resellers and authorized stores, or on the website of the official importer of Magimix in Israel.