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Brand | Zulay Kitchen |
Color | Black |
Special Feature | Manual, 5-inch Citrus Bowl, Stable Base, Leverage Mechanism, Comfortable Grip Handle |
Product Dimensions | 7.2"D x 15.3"W x 15.52"H |
Finish Type | Heavy Duty Manual Citrus Press |
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- SQUEEZE OUT EVERY DROP OF JUICE: Our lemon squeezer won’t waste even a single drop from your favorite fruit and will also leave the seeds and pulp behind! The 5-inch diameter of the citrus press bowl makes it suitable for various types and sizes of fruit. Watch the juicy goodness of limes, lemons, oranges, grapefruit, apples, pineapples, pomegranates, and other citrus fruits come straight out of the citrus squeezer, ready to add flavor to your meals or drinks.
- SAVE TIME AND EFFORT: Our citrus juicer makes juicing easy-peasy lemon squeezy. The comfortable grip handle of this lime squeezer allows you to squeeze all the juice from lemons, limes, or oranges in seconds for making delicious recipes like guacamole, lemonade, cocktails, and more. Unlike bulky electric juicers, you no longer have to worry about electricity or replacing batteries with this manual citrus press.
- STURDY AND DURABLE MATERIAL: This manual juicer is made of heavy-duty cast iron that can easily withstand the pressure from continuous pressing for years to come. The leverage mechanism allows a one-time easy pull to get all the juice out. Our citrus press is designed with a heavy rubberized base to firmly keep it in place without the fear of falling, tipping, or sliding off the counter. This hand juicer is great for both professional and at-home use.
- EASY TO CLEAN AND SAFE TO USE: Focus more on extracting fresh fruit juice than worrying about cleaning up. All parts of this juice press are detachable and dishwasher friendly, which makes cleaning super quick. The stainless steel bowl and filter cone are made using food-grade material, making the fruit squeezer safe and healthy to use.
- HASSLE-FREE, ZULAY GUARANTEE: We love and take pride in our pomegranate juicer and back it up with a lifetime guarantee. Have the confidence that this product will last. If there are ever any issues, just contact us and we will make it right.
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Brand | Zulay Kitchen |
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Color | Black |
Special Feature | Manual, 5-inch Citrus Bowl, Stable Base, Leverage Mechanism, Comfortable Grip Handle |
Product Dimensions | 7.2"D x 15.3"W x 15.52"H |
Finish Type | Heavy Duty Manual Citrus Press |
Recommended Uses For Product | Orange |
Product Care Instructions | Dishwasher Safe |
Capacity | 0.5 Liters |
Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
Controller Type | Manual |
Is Dishwasher Safe | Yes |
UPC | 093674186446 650181996779 |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00650181996779 |
Item Weight | 13.86 pounds |
ASIN | B07D5KRQL7 |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | maker electric vegetable small crush key |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #3,251 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #9 in Manual Juicers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 10, 2018 |
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Easy to clean | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.6 |
Easy to use | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.6 |
Sturdiness | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Sold By | Zulay Deals | Fuduosii | Gowintech | Gowintech | Royal Kitchen | Zulay Deals |
material | Cast Iron & Stainless Steel | Cast Iron, Stainless Steel | Cast Iron, Stainless Steel | Cast Iron, Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel Cast Iron | Cast Iron & Stainless Steel |
capacity | 0.5 liters | 400 milliliters | 0.3 liters | 0.3 liters | 15 ounces | 0.6 liters |
finish type | Heavy Duty Manual Citrus Press | Non Stick | Painted | Painted | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
blade material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel, Iron | Stainless Steel, Iron | Stainless Steel, Iron | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
wattage | 0 watts | 0 kilowatts | 0 watts | 0 watts | — | 0 watts |
dishwasher safe | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
weight | 6.3 kilograms | 14 pounds | — | — | — | 6.3 kilograms |
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Customers like the quality, ease of use, value, weight and appearance of the citrus juicer. For example, they mention it's heavy duty, well built, convenient and worth the money. That said, they appreciate the simple design and understated appearance.
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Customers like the quality of the juicer. They say it's heavy duty, durable, and works well with citrus of all sizes. They also say the press is well constructed and easy to clean. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...The smell goes away by itself. The useful device is a worthy element in a simple health-striving kitchen...." Read more
"...It's heavy because it's very sturdy, operation is easy and clean up after squeezing is simple...." Read more
"...It's very sturdy, but you're pulling the lever in a forward arc, so you still have to place a free hand firmly on the juicer to prevent it from..." Read more
"...So, I've done lemons, oranges and grapefruits and each time, it worked flawlessly. It cleans up very easily and looks kinda cool on your counter top...." Read more
Customers find the citrus juicer easy to use and convenient for making a quick glass of fresh juice. They also say the solution is quite simple, easy to setup and get going as soon as you buy it. Some customers also mention the simplicity is astonishing and it's a beautifully designed piece of artwork. They say it'll get every drop of juice.
"...The simplicity is astonishing and it’s a beautifully designed piece of artwork for those who appreciate simplicity, low tech and high function...." Read more
"...It's heavy because it's very sturdy, operation is easy and clean up after squeezing is simple...." Read more
"...Our hands are less cramped, we're juicing more limes faster, and here's a trick, we're filling ice cube trays with 1-oz pours of lime juice and..." Read more
"...I think the solution is quite simple. Use adjustable, hard rubber front feet instead of the fixed-height ones it uses...." Read more
Customers find the juicer easy to use and clean. They mention that the removable stainless steel parts are easy to clean. Some say that the operation is easy and clean up after squeezing is simple.
"...I love this juicer. It’s easy to clean. There is one small thing to know about. Well, two. I bought the black one...." Read more
"...1. It really is easy to clean the removable stainless steel parts. Just turn to unlock them from their little notches and they come right out...." Read more
"...'s heavy because it's very sturdy, operation is easy and clean up after squeezing is simple...." Read more
"...The latter two are simple to clean -- they drip of course, but you take them out, wash them off and boom, but the press is attached to the unit so..." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the juicer. They say it has simple designs with few moving parts. Some like the funnel design, saying it's really nice and substantial.
"...The simplicity is astonishing and it’s a beautifully designed piece of artwork for those who appreciate simplicity, low tech and high function...." Read more
"...(like the Hiker grommet press) tend to be that way, They are simple designs with few moving parts using principles of levers going back to Archimedes..." Read more
"...It cleans up very easily and looks kinda cool on your counter top. Mine is black and and stainless steel and looks great with the gray granite...." Read more
"...It looks just as pictured, is easy to clean, and looks nice enough to store on my counter...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the juicer. They mention that it's a heavy unit, the handle has a decent weight, and the cast parts are heavy enough to get the job done. They also say that the base is fairly large and solid, making it very stable on the counter. Customers are also surprised at how physically large and heavy it is, saying that it seems well-built. They say that it is surprisingly compact and that it fits nicely in the kitchen.
"...can still use it because it works so well and they can use their body weight as leverage to help push the plunger down...." Read more
"...Easy cleanup, not too large, and even pur kids can squeeze their own citrus. We love it!" Read more
"...Because of its off-size and heavy weight, Amazon should triple-tape it...." Read more
"...juicer, heavy duty and durable but not too bulky and easy to store on the counter. Definitely worth the money if you like fresh squeezed juice...." Read more
Customers like the value of the juicer. They mention it's well worth the money, a great buy, and a fair price for the quality materials used. Some say it'd be one of the best kitchen gadget investments they've ever made. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...I think the price is reasonable and I wish I had gotten myself one of these sooner." Read more
"...It's also what makes them generally so affordable and I think Zulay has kept its price as low as possible...." Read more
"...I wish I had thought to get one sooner. Worth every penny." Read more
"...Definitely worth the money if you like fresh squeezed juice. It's easy to use and clean." Read more
Customers like the squeeze. They mention that it easily squeezes every drop of juice from fruit, it's sturdy, and easy to clean. It's excellent for squeezing citrus, and it makes quick work of it.
"...up over the 4 years we have had it and while they are easy enough to tighten back it is a pain to go get the allen wrench set and deal with it...." Read more
"...This press does a great job of squeezing all the juice out of a piece of fruit...." Read more
"...It squeezes out every drop of juice." Read more
"...That said, it does a really nice job of squeezing citrus and dis(re)assembles for e z and fast cleaning...." Read more
Customers find the speed of the juicer phenomenal, easy for juicing and washing, and efficient. They say it allows them to quickly make OJ and lemonade, with moderate effort. They also say it makes quick work of doing a huge batch, and that it saves tons of time.
"Overall, we love it! It is very efficient with one stroke...." Read more
"...This is so convenient for making a quick glass of fresh juice. The product itself is very well made and super durable. It works like a charm...." Read more
"Quick and easy to use. Even easier to clean. Heavy duty product. We leave it on the kitchen counter." Read more
"...One downward push and it's completely juiced in a second. And boy oh boy, is it fantastic...." Read more
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I just used it this morning, so I will modify my rating over time if necessary.
First, why I bought this. After all, I have a very nice Omega Juicer I've been totally pleased with for over a decade, still going strong. But it's overkill and time-consuming for a quick lemon or orange juicing, plus cleanup. It's excellent for a lot of juicing, but not quick one-offs like this citrus press. And I recently decided to dump sodas in favor of iced lemon-water, and also to drink a mixture of lemon/olive oil/honey in hot water first thing in the morning. You get older, mortality is tapping you on the shoulder, and I want to say Not Yet. I wanted something quicker and easier for use in these specific circumstances.
After checking the reviews on competing products, I found the Zulay to have more people with a higher top rating than others, so sprang for it. I also liked the way it looked built and considered the pros and cons in reviews. I was afraid I'd have buyer's remorse: yet another kitchen gadget? But instead, I became convinced it was exactly what I needed and I'd actually use it.
Pros:
1. It really is easy to clean the removable stainless steel parts. Just turn to unlock them from their little notches and they come right out. If you have a sprayer - that might be all you need.
2. They don't intend for you to remove the upper aluminum cone: just spritz it with a little water, wipe off. Easy.
3. While it does take a little more effort than I expected to finish squeezing the press, it's not bad. I'm pushing 70 and I can do it.
4. It certainly appears to be built to last a lifetime. It is solidly made. I love things that look over-built.
5. I bought the "gray" cast iron look instead of the painted ones. I'm not confident of any paint on most surfaces where food can come in contact with a kitchen device, and in addition, my taste in colors might change, or my kitchen colors might change. And I personally like the industrial/commercial look it has. And pretty as it might look, I would stay away from the chrome. While chrome technically doesn't rust, the underlying steel or cast iron will, and you're talking a wet environment in the kitchen, along with citrus acid.
6. I didn't realize it had a lifetime warranty. I like that, even though I know that "lifetime" really only means the lifetime of the company. Nevertheless, it gives me confidence that the company stands behind their product. Just register it.
7. Pomegranates! I'd never even considered there was a better way to deal with this fruit. I'm looking forward to trying this. Some decent reviews here on this interesting application for this press.
Cons:
1. Zulay really should include a cheap Allen wrench to adjust the screws. I already have a set, but if you don't, you're going to want one. Mine arrived a little loose, and it will probably take some time to adjust the screws to my liking for both ease of travel, while not flopping down, but without being too hard to press. The one video showing it dropping like a rock is because the screws were loose: it's not a fair concern. At any rate, ease of travel vs the difficulty of the actual press requires the Allen wrench. That's going to vary according to the customer.
2. As even the videos show and nearly everyone has said, it will tip unless you use your other hand to steady the rear of the base. I don't find this a big deal, and it's not much effort to steady it that way. Suction cups would probably be adequate, as another competitor has - but then you have to unstick the suction cups, if this press doesn't have a permanent place on your counter. Mine will stay out while at home, but I'm still happy that it's easy to move rather than more stuck to the surface. And in my particular case - I'm going camping with it in my little trailer, so it needs to move when not in use.
3. I would like to see Zulay make the upper press cone which comes in contact with the top of the fruit, stainless steel as well, and removeable. This could be a notch-and-turn similar (if a little more tight) to the bottom 2 pieces. Despite assurances to the contrary by the health system, I'm not comfortable with aluminum and food, plus aluminum warps easily if stressed. This is a personal opinion, but I'm sharing it anyway. However, the cone is designed for the fruit and not likely to get warped, and it only is in contact with the top of the fruit, which you're likely throwing away.
4. Another reviewer mentioned misalignment. This is rather interesting, and I've taken pictures to try and show what's happening. Basically, it is misaligned at the top of the travel, until you reach the point where you're actually pressing on the fruit, at which point it is almost perfectly aligned. So, yes it is - but no, it isn't, lol. So - Top of Travel = handle all the way up. Bottom of Travel, handle fully pressed down. It IS off just a touch, at least on my unit, but having seen it in action, I don't see this as much of a defect.
None of these cons are worth taking a star off for. Taken altogether, I might take a half-star off for them. But none of them came even close to being deal-killers, or make me wish I'd bought something else.
So, if you're in the market for a citrus press, or perhaps a pomegranate press, and you think you'll use it a lot, I'd say it's worth the investment. I intend mine to be twice-daily - and now that I've bought it, I need to justify the expense, lol.
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I just used it this morning, so I will modify my rating over time if necessary.
First, why I bought this. After all, I have a very nice Omega Juicer I've been totally pleased with for over a decade, still going strong. But it's overkill and time-consuming for a quick lemon or orange juicing, plus cleanup. It's excellent for a lot of juicing, but not quick one-offs like this citrus press. And I recently decided to dump sodas in favor of iced lemon-water, and also to drink a mixture of lemon/olive oil/honey in hot water first thing in the morning. You get older, mortality is tapping you on the shoulder, and I want to say Not Yet. I wanted something quicker and easier for use in these specific circumstances.
After checking the reviews on competing products, I found the Zulay to have more people with a higher top rating than others, so sprang for it. I also liked the way it looked built and considered the pros and cons in reviews. I was afraid I'd have buyer's remorse: yet another kitchen gadget? But instead, I became convinced it was exactly what I needed and I'd actually use it.
Pros:
1. It really is easy to clean the removable stainless steel parts. Just turn to unlock them from their little notches and they come right out. If you have a sprayer - that might be all you need.
2. They don't intend for you to remove the upper aluminum cone: just spritz it with a little water, wipe off. Easy.
3. While it does take a little more effort than I expected to finish squeezing the press, it's not bad. I'm pushing 70 and I can do it.
4. It certainly appears to be built to last a lifetime. It is solidly made. I love things that look over-built.
5. I bought the "gray" cast iron look instead of the painted ones. I'm not confident of any paint on most surfaces where food can come in contact with a kitchen device, and in addition, my taste in colors might change, or my kitchen colors might change. And I personally like the industrial/commercial look it has. And pretty as it might look, I would stay away from the chrome. While chrome technically doesn't rust, the underlying steel or cast iron will, and you're talking a wet environment in the kitchen, along with citrus acid.
6. I didn't realize it had a lifetime warranty. I like that, even though I know that "lifetime" really only means the lifetime of the company. Nevertheless, it gives me confidence that the company stands behind their product. Just register it.
7. Pomegranates! I'd never even considered there was a better way to deal with this fruit. I'm looking forward to trying this. Some decent reviews here on this interesting application for this press.
Cons:
1. Zulay really should include a cheap Allen wrench to adjust the screws. I already have a set, but if you don't, you're going to want one. Mine arrived a little loose, and it will probably take some time to adjust the screws to my liking for both ease of travel, while not flopping down, but without being too hard to press. The one video showing it dropping like a rock is because the screws were loose: it's not a fair concern. At any rate, ease of travel vs the difficulty of the actual press requires the Allen wrench. That's going to vary according to the customer.
2. As even the videos show and nearly everyone has said, it will tip unless you use your other hand to steady the rear of the base. I don't find this a big deal, and it's not much effort to steady it that way. Suction cups would probably be adequate, as another competitor has - but then you have to unstick the suction cups, if this press doesn't have a permanent place on your counter. Mine will stay out while at home, but I'm still happy that it's easy to move rather than more stuck to the surface. And in my particular case - I'm going camping with it in my little trailer, so it needs to move when not in use.
3. I would like to see Zulay make the upper press cone which comes in contact with the top of the fruit, stainless steel as well, and removeable. This could be a notch-and-turn similar (if a little more tight) to the bottom 2 pieces. Despite assurances to the contrary by the health system, I'm not comfortable with aluminum and food, plus aluminum warps easily if stressed. This is a personal opinion, but I'm sharing it anyway. However, the cone is designed for the fruit and not likely to get warped, and it only is in contact with the top of the fruit, which you're likely throwing away.
4. Another reviewer mentioned misalignment. This is rather interesting, and I've taken pictures to try and show what's happening. Basically, it is misaligned at the top of the travel, until you reach the point where you're actually pressing on the fruit, at which point it is almost perfectly aligned. So, yes it is - but no, it isn't, lol. So - Top of Travel = handle all the way up. Bottom of Travel, handle fully pressed down. It IS off just a touch, at least on my unit, but having seen it in action, I don't see this as much of a defect.
None of these cons are worth taking a star off for. Taken altogether, I might take a half-star off for them. But none of them came even close to being deal-killers, or make me wish I'd bought something else.
So, if you're in the market for a citrus press, or perhaps a pomegranate press, and you think you'll use it a lot, I'd say it's worth the investment. I intend mine to be twice-daily - and now that I've bought it, I need to justify the expense, lol.
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Two improvement I would like to see:
1. Add a latch or improve the design so that the handle when it's left at the ready-to-squeeze position will not fall down
2. Add a drip pan between the stand feet to avoid dripping of juice when switching cups
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This unit clearly rates a 5 out of 5 for a number of reasons.
I feel that most adverse comments in other reviews were either inaccurate or, if valid, did not represent the vast majority of purchases of the Zulay juicer.
EASE OF USE: From the outset, I was truly impressed with the engineering, ease of use, speed, efficiency and heavy duty quality for the price. This is, overall, a professional grade of product. For those who feel that it takes extra strength at times, I have found that this happens if if you use navel oranges with thick peels or thick navels. Simply place the orange half slightly off to one side, and you will find a dramatic difference when squeezing! Takes a little practice, so why not select oranges with a thinner skin?
EXTRACTION EFFICIENCY: There is a thin inner rim of the orange that does not get squeezed completely in larger oranges, but when I extract juice from that area using another method, it amounts to less than a teaspoon per 3 oranges. So the complaints of loss of 30% or more juice are unfounded. If you buy a #5 Allen key, you could loosen the lower cup assembly and raise it sightly to get a tighter squeeze, I suppose. I found that using small to medium oranges js the most efficient.
An important part of the design is the physics. As the operator gets to the end of the downswing, there is a final thrust that brings the squeeze cup down precisely such that the iron handle moves forward into the locking position.
COMPARISON WITH OTHER JUICERS: When a juicing method is used that basically scrapes the interior of the fruit, such as with electric units, there is far too much pulp dumped into the juice. The Zulay leaves only a small amount of pulp, absolutely ideal, in my opinion.
I also ordered a Gowintech juicer that advertised a greater height to allow taller cups to fit under the press. It looks almost exactly like the Zulay. Unfortunately, the set screw location on the vertical support is too high. This means that the operator can never bring the press arm down and back to meet the press in a lock. That last part of the swing is very easy on the Zulay. Instead, the handle is hung up much higher, making it almost impossible for my wife to apply enough pressure to squeeze even small orange. Whether this is a design flaw or poor quality control is unknown, because support does not respond to my concern. So, Zulay far outperforms the Gowintech.
CLEANING: The conical strainer and cup are very easily removed and washed quickly. The upper compression cup and base of the unit can be wiped with ease. The complaints of half of the juice squirting out of the apparatus are bizarre, in my opinion. Only occasionally have I seen a tiny errant squirt with an aggressive squeeze. So not much cleaning is needed beyond the cups.
COUNTER SPACE: The unit has a small footprint, although it is tall, even with the lever in the down position. Because it uses so little space, it is of necessity vertically oriented, and it makes sense to hold the base with one hand while pushing the lever down to keep it from tipping when juicing more dense fruit. Why anyone would complain about that is odd. The handle has to be heavy to make the process efficient. Always lower it when juicing is completed. Common sense.
MAINTENANCE: Any heavy duty mechanical device such as this, especially if used often, requires at least some minimal maintenance, so complaints about this will usually fall on deaf ears for those who understand this. Here are my comments:
The vertical steel rod attached to the plunger can be oiled occasionally, just where it travels through the mid support, using olive oil, and it makes a difference. You can test this by raising and lowering the arm with no fruit in the cup. If there is any drag at all, just apply a little oil with your finger.
Check the tightness of the lowest pair of circular nuts on either side of the bottom of the plunger, as they can loosen with rigorous use. They are fastened by stainless steel #4 Allen-headed screws, pass through a total of 4 white plastic washers, and are threaded into a horizontal steel rod. It is worthwhile to keep a small, inexpensive #4 Allen key in your cutlery drawer for tightening purposes, although hand tightening is usually sufficient. To eliminate having to do this, though, you can buy a very small tube of Locktite at a hardware store, apply some on the tips of the screws, which should keep the screws in place, perhaps forever, although you can easily remove them if needed, with a firm twist.
If you let the nuts get too loose, the entire plunger can wobble and misalign when you are juicing, and suddenly the downward force needed to extract becomes extraordinary. I have found this to be true. However, just re-tightening fixes the problem and it has not recurred.
SUPPORT: I called recently with a technical question and found the agent to be especially professional, knowledgeable, and helpful in every way.
OTHER COMMENTS: There was a concern from a bar owner about the strainer not being high enough for tall glasses. Zulay also makes an extra tall unit for the usual price.
Because of the superiority of this product, I would give it 5 stars. I am planning on buying a second unit for our vacation property. Nothing can compare with the amazing aromatics generated by using this juicer. A breakfast restaurant we frequent charges almost $5.00 US per glass, so we can do this for far less.
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