9 Stories You Didn't Know About Juicers

Machine that extracts more juice from green leafy vegetables like spinach,
kale and arugula.
This means that you'll get more from every carrot foliage or wheatgrass you put in.
I don't juice straight leafy greens but if you do, the 8006 is your juicer you desire.
Not only will it extract more, it'll produce much less foam.
And less foam = less air = longer storage times up to 72 hours in an air-tight
mason jar.
How does it yield more juice?
It uses an auger (think of a meat grinder, the same principle works here) that
Squeezes create against a mesh screen and it does this in two stages.
On the initial crush, juice is extracted via the first mesh screen located at the
bottom.
Pulp is then pushed through a tighter space where it is squeezed a second time

This system is more efficient than any vertical single stage auger juicers and will
Yield more with the same amount of produce.
A Quick Look

Height: 15.5″


RPM: 43

Price
Features at a glance
15 year warranty

The auger and juicing screen is made from Ultem which is 8 times stronger that
other plastics
More than a juicer -- it also is capable of making nut butter, crush coffee beans,
Make sorbets, make pasta using the different tools that is included in the package
Uses a gear reduction motor That's equivalent to 2 HP

oxidation
Juice can be stored up to 72 hours (refrigerated)
Uses a slow masticating system to extract juice from produce
The good:

easy to clean
15 year warranty
Strong Ultem auger and strainer will have the ability to withstand everyday use

coffee beans
The Bad:
Takes up a bit of space
small feed chute
You'll need to exert a little effort pushing produce through the feed chute
takes time to juice
Here's what you'll get with the 8006
Omega J8006 Features
This will work best for...
...Green leafy vegetables such as kale and wheatgrass, though you'll be able to
Use this to juice fruit as well.

enough to crush sugar cane.
For fruit like apple and vegetables like cucumber, You Will Need to pre-cut so
that it'll fit through a small round feed chute measuring 1 to 1-1/2 inches in
diameter.

ingredients down the chute using a pusher which really isn't an issue unless you
suffer from arthritis or a similar condition.
The high amount of juice extracted makes this extra effort worth it, especially if
You're into drinking green juice exclusively which is one of the most nutrient
dense foods out there.
According to John Kohler, nutrient dense means that it has the most nutrients
with the least amount of calories.
Other Uses
Aside from extracting nutrient rich juice you can use this for:
grinding coffee beans, spices, herbs, garlic
make pasta, baby food , peanut butter and soy milk
chop ingredients as you would in a food processor
It not related to juicing but I just wanted to let you know these features just in
case you have a need.
How long can you store the juice?
Omega claims you can store juice extracted from the J8006 for up to 72 hours,
provided that you store it in an air tight mason jar, refrigerated.
It's able to do this due to the design. The slow rotation along with the
Narrow cylinder sucks in a minimal amount of air and less air is exposed to liquid
means less foaming and less foaming means less oxidation, hence longer storage
times.
Now, I would not recommend waiting that long before drinking, if you could drink
It immediately new right out of the juicer that would be great as you'll be
Digesting a lot more nutrients than drinking it a few days after.
If you need to store juice to bring to your work place then by all means do so, all
I'm saying is for best results, drink it fresh.
How much preparation is needed?
For green leafy vegetables, as long as it fits the 1-1/2 inch diameter feed chute,
there's not need to pre-cut, just jam it in there and push it with the plunger and
The auger do the work.
Don't put too much at once though because it is going to clog. It has a reverse feature
That lets you unclog it just in case.
For vegetables like cabbage, zucchini or cucumber, You Will Need to pre-cut so that it
fits.
For fruits, you'll also have to pre-cut so that it fits in the opening.
How much juice can it extract?
Compared to a centrifugal juicer this will extract way more juice from leafy
Vegetables and fruit although it won't be as fast.
I don't have exact figures because every fruit or vegetable will yield different
amounts.
If you check my recipes section, I've included how much each recipe would yield
Merely to give you a reference.
You can even take the pulp and put it back in again to extract even more juice,
Some consumers have done so as much as three times.
How much? Just watch this video and see how it compares to the Omega VRT
juicing wheatgrass.
Juicing Wheatgrass in the Omega VRT 330 vs the Omega 8005 8006 Juice Off
Is it tough to clean-up?
Nope, because it has a thin auger and a narrow strainer, clean-up should not take
more than 5 to 10 minutes (that is if you're thorough like I am).
Even Reddit juicers say it cleans in a snap.
It also comes with a brush that'll help you clean pulp off the mesh strainer.
Which Type of Juicer Is This?
It's a masticating juicer that works on a masticating principle which basically
crushes produced against a mesh screen.
These types of juicers work similarly like wheatgrass juicers and meat grinders.
How long is the warranty?
The J8006 Includes a 15 year warranty from Omega on the motor and all the
parts.
According to Omega, even if You Buy it from Amazon, you'll still get the
same 15 year warranty.
Don't forget to register your juicer as soon as you get it.
Is it BPA-free?
Unfortunately no, the main housing uses a poly-carbonate housing while the
Newer 8007 / 8008 comes with the eastman tritan polymer which is BPA-free.
Can this be used commercially?
This is not recommended for commercial use.
Noise
Compared to a centrifugal juicer, masticating juicers like this one is relatively
quiet. I don't know exactly how many decibels it makes but you can still have a
conversation without yelling while juicing your produce.
Voltage
This product is rated at 110-volts (uses 3-pronged outlet) but if you live outside
North America and need a 220-volt model then have a look at the Omega 8226.
Motor
It uses a gear reduction motor which is equivalent to 2HP. When you consider
That the auger only spins at 80rpm, that's a great deal of torque for a machine at this size.
This means more crushing power that will yield more juice from every pound of
produce.
Dimensions
6-1/2" x 14-1/2" x 15-1/2" (width x height x thickness)
Weighs at around 20 pounds