People with a short break
If you make beetroot juice between other activities, preparation and washing up may matter more to you than a particular extraction format.
Who each approach suits
Regular slow-juicer users
If you prefer crushing and pressing, a wide feeding tube may make that routine easier. Check the machine’s dimensions and cleaning steps before choosing it for a single drink.
People considering juice for dietary reasons
Beetroot juice can be part of a diet, but it does not replace prescribed blood-pressure care. The British Heart Foundation advises people taking blood-pressure-lowering medicine to speak to their doctor before drinking it regularly.
What matters when choosing
Centrifugal juicer
Choose it when: Finishing the drink within a short break matters more than using a slow-press format.
Trade-off: Good Housekeeping UK says centrifugal juicers tend to be faster, but their speed can produce frothier juice.
Slow juicer
Choose it when: You specifically want a crushing-and-pressing format and can allow more time for juicing.
Trade-off: A wide opening may reduce cutting, but it does not mean every beetroot can be loaded whole.
| Concern | What to check | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Break-time preparation | Compare the juicer type and chute dimensions; follow the model’s instructions for cutting beetroot. | When I have only a short break, I want preparation and juicing to fit without becoming a longer task. Around 42% of consumers put break-time speed first. |
| Cleaning and storage | Check the cleaning steps and the machine’s dimensions against your kitchen space. | If washing up or putting the machine away feels awkward, I am less likely to make one small drink. For around 33% of consumers, easy cleaning and storage are the primary concern. |
| Pressing format | Check the feed-tube or hopper design and the instructions for continuous use. | I would allow more time because I specifically want beetroot juice made by crushing and pressing. That format comes first for around 25% of consumers. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Choosing solely by a cold-press label
A slow-press format does not by itself tell you whether making one afternoon drink will fit your available time.
Decide whether speed or pressing style matters more, then compare preparation and cleaning steps for the models you are considering.
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Assuming a wide chute takes every beetroot whole
Beetroot size and shape vary, and a wide opening does not remove the need to follow the machine’s loading instructions.
Check the exact chute dimensions and manual; wash and trim the beetroot, and cut it whenever the instructions require.
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Using beetroot juice instead of blood-pressure treatment
The British Heart Foundation says the evidence does not support specific dietary recommendations for treating high blood pressure with beetroot juice.
Keep taking prescribed medicine as directed. If you take blood-pressure-lowering medicine, ask your doctor before regularly drinking beetroot juice.
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Treating a large juice as an unrestricted snack
For the UK’s 5 A Day guidance, the NHS counts fruit and vegetable juices and smoothies together up to a combined 150 ml a day and advises having them at mealtimes because juicing releases sugars.
If your afternoon break falls between meals, bear that mealtime advice in mind when planning your serving.
Brands to consider
Sage
Sage’s Nutri Juicer Cold XL is a centrifugal option to examine when preparation time matters.
- Sage specifies an 88 mm feed chute and a 2 L jug for the Nutri Juicer Cold XL.
- Check whether that jug capacity suits the amount you make in one break; follow the loading instructions even with a wide chute.
Philips
The centrifugal Viva Collection Juicer HR1855/70 is a model to consider if cleaning is a deciding factor.
- Philips says its QuickClean system allows cleaning of the HR1855/70 within one minute.
- Check the exact model and its cleaning instructions; the HR1855/70 is distinct from the masticating HR1889/71 shown below.
Kuvings
Kuvings offers slow-juicer designs to examine when the feeding arrangement matters more than finishing quickly.
- Kuvings specifies an 82 mm feeding tube for its B8200S and says the AUTO10S can pre-load up to 3,000 ml of ingredients.
- A large-batch hopper may be unnecessary for one small drink; check the chosen model’s size and preparation instructions.
Joybuy products for slow juicing
This masticating model is relevant if you prefer a slow-juicing approach for beetroot; check its preparation and cleaning routine against the time you have for an afternoon break.
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Philips Viva Collection Masticating Juicer HR1889/71
A masticating option if you prefer slow juicing for an afternoon beetroot drink.
Check whether your beetroot fits the feeding tube and cut larger pieces as the manual directs. Review the cleaning routine and allow for preparation as well as juicing time.
Common questions
Can a wide-chute juicer take every beetroot whole?
No: a wide chute does not guarantee that every beetroot will fit or be suitable for whole loading. Sage specifies an 88 mm chute for the Nutri Juicer Cold XL, while Kuvings specifies an 82 mm tube for the B8200S; follow the exact model’s manual and cut beetroot when instructed.
How much beetroot juice counts towards 5 A Day?
Under NHS guidance, unsweetened vegetable juice can count as one 150 ml serving towards 5 A Day, but fruit and vegetable juices and smoothies count only once a day, up to a combined 150 ml. The NHS advises having them at mealtimes rather than as between-meal snacks.
Is beetroot juice a treatment for high blood pressure?
No: do not replace prescribed blood-pressure treatment with beetroot juice. The British Heart Foundation says there is insufficient evidence for specific dietary recommendations and advises anyone taking blood-pressure-lowering medicine to check with their doctor before drinking beetroot juice regularly.
Does beetroot juice provide the same fibre as whole beetroot?
No. The British Heart Foundation notes that eating whole beetroot provides more fibre than drinking it juiced, so a juicer is not a substitute for eating whole vegetables.