The masticating juicer is the ultimate for the nutrient-conscious shoppers. The slow revolution produces little heat and preserves the most nutrients. These are also the only type juicers that can juice wheatgrass effectively. Also widely known as a "Single Gear Juicer"

Masticating juicers use a two-step process in juicing. "Masticating" literally means breaking down fibers in the fruit or vegetable by crushing. The second step is bringing the masticated fibers to a small 'squeezing' area at the tip which literally presses the pulp to extract the juice. These juicers provide the most nutrients in juice because of the low rotation speed at which the auger turns (unlike a high force centrifugal juicer). They are much quieter and you can keep the juice longer because of reduced oxidation. The other benefit is that masticating juicers are the only type of juicers that can juice wheatgrass.

Almost all masticating juicers have multi-purpose functions including homogenizing to make baby food, pasta attachments, making nut butters and much more. If you are wanting something a little more nutrient enriched then the masticating juicer is probably what you are looking for.