Cuisinart CCJ-500P1 Pulp Control Citrus Juicer

Overview

An auto-reversing universal cone spins the fruit half in both directions while an adjustable reamer sets the pulp level between low, medium and high. A final-spin feature wrings the last juice from each half, and a snap-up spout lets juice flow into the glass or holds it back between pours.

Pulp control decides it: the reamer setting governs how much pulp passes into the glass, and the reversing cone works small and large fruit alike without changing parts. The container holds only a few glasses at a time, so a pitcher of juice means repeated emptying.

Who it's for

Suited to a kitchen counter where fresh orange or grapefruit juice is made a glass or two at a time and the pulp level matters to whoever drinks it. Someone who wants a whole-fruit juicer for apples or carrots, or a manual press with no cord, should look elsewhere.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Juice yield depends on the cone holding pressure on the fruit half while it reverses direction, which pulls more from the segments than a single-direction spin. The reamer setting governs pulp: a higher setting lets more of it through the strainer into the container. The final spin at the end clears juice that would otherwise drain back into the strainer.

Specifications