Can You Juice Ginger in a Breville Juicer? Expert Tips

Yes, you can juice ginger in a Breville juicer; simply peel the ginger and feed it into the juicer for fresh, flavorful juice.

Breville juicers are popular for their powerful performance and versatility. Many users wonder if these machines can handle tough roots like ginger. The answer is yes – with the right techniques, you can successfully juice ginger in a Breville juicer.

How Breville Juicers Handle Ginger

Breville offers both centrifugal and cold press juicer models. Their centrifugal models like the Juice Fountain series use fast-spinning blades to extract juice, while masticating models like the Cold Juicer crush produce slowly.

Centrifugal Models

Breville’s centrifugal juicers can process ginger, but with some limitations:

• Works best with larger chunks (1-2 inch pieces)
• Small pieces may not juice efficiently
• Use the “hard fruit” setting when available

Masticating Models

Breville’s cold press juicers handle ginger exceptionally well:

• Extracts more juice from ginger
• Preserves more nutrients
• Handles small pieces better

Step-by-Step Guide to Juicing Ginger

Preparation Tips

1. Select fresh, firm ginger roots
2. Wash thoroughly (peeling is optional)
3. Cut into 1-2 inch chunks
4. Combine with other produce for better extraction

Juicing Process

1. Start with softer fruits/vegetables
2. Add ginger chunks gradually
3. Use the pusher to guide ginger through
4. Alternate with watery produce like cucumber

Maximizing Ginger Juice Yield

Method	Effectiveness
Large chunks	Good
Small pieces	Fair
Combined with other produce	Excellent

Pro Tips

• For concentrated ginger juice, use 2-3 inch pieces
• Pair with carrots or apples for better flow
• Clean immediately after use to prevent residue buildup

Ginger Juice Recipes for Breville Juicers

Immunity Booster

Try this powerful combination in your Breville juicer:

• 2 apples
• 4 carrots
• 1 inch ginger
• 1/2 lemon (peeled)

Spicy Lemonade

• 3 lemons (peeled)
• 1 inch ginger
• 1 cup pineapple
• 1/2 cucumber

Cleaning and Maintenance

Ginger fibers can accumulate in your juicer. Follow these steps:

1. Disassemble immediately after use
2. Rinse removable parts under warm water
3. Use a brush for mesh filters
4. Dry thoroughly before reassembling

For more juicing tips, check out Breville’s official juicing guide.

Alternative Methods

If you’re not getting enough juice from ginger in your Breville:

• Grate ginger first and wrap in cheesecloth
• Use a blender with water and strain
• Consider a specialized ginger juicer for heavy use