A couple of weeks ago, I went shopping for a camera case for my Lumix LX-3 digital camera and ended up with a Breville fruit juicer. LOL. No, I did not find a case for my camera. It's like going to the supermarket to get a gallon of milk but you end up getting a loaf of bread, potato chips, a six-pack, a dozen eggs and a lottery ticket.
The Breville iKon juicer is a beauty and complemented my stainless steel kitchen appliances. It is powerful and has no hesitation in swallowing a whole apple in five seconds flat. It takes fully skinned pineapple slices with ease too. For the first week, I was busy making fruit juices every day. But I have to say that it is a chore to juice fruits. I was also surprised with the low level of juice that can be extracted from "hard" fruits (apples, carrots pineapple, bannana, peaches, plum, cantaloupe). I'll try watermelon next. I suspect it is loaded with juice. My wife used the fruit pulp to make great tasting cakes.
The Breville ikon Multi-Speed Juicer has minimal parts so it is easy to set up and dismantle. However, it is still a chore to juice and clean up. The stainless micromesh filter is especially difficult to clean as it gets clog up with the fruit fibers. It comes with a brush but it is still difficult to wash. I'm afraid this product will end up in my storage room gathering spider webs. It's cheaper and more convenient to buy organic fruit juice at the grocery store. Oh well. Fruit juicing is not for everyone.
Breville Product Features:
900 watt, high-grade 5 speed motor features a built-in electronic smart chip that increases power to the cutting disc under heavy loads. As a result, the filter extracts more juice and can make an 8 oz (250 ml) glass in just 5 seconds.
The 3" (76mm) feed-tube allows for the easy and efficient processing of whole fruits and vegetables, without pre-cutting, slicing or peeling. It is uniquely positioned directly over the center of the cutting disc for better balance and consistent results.
The 3" (76mm) feed-tube allows for the easy and efficient processing of whole fruits and vegetables, without pre-cutting, slicing or peeling. It is uniquely positioned directly over the center of the cutting disc for better balance and consistent results.
The 5 speed settings make the ikon Juice Fountain the most versatile juice extractor available. The lower speeds are for softer fruits and leafy green vegetables. The higher speeds maximize extraction from dense foods such as apples and carrots.
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