Oil presses have always been widely used to squeeze various ingredients with high oil content, such as sesame, peanuts, soybeans, etc. So, can an oil press be used to squeeze juice?
First of all, it is necessary to understand that the working principle of an oil press is different from that of a juicer. The principle of an oil press is to separate oil from residue through a high-speed rotating rod, while a juicer squeezes out the juice from the fruit by cutting and squeezing. Therefore, the effect of using an oil press to squeeze juice is not as good as that of a dedicated juicer, and it will cause part of the pulp and residue to be squeezed out by the rod, resulting in more residue in the juice.
Secondly, since the applicable ingredients of an oil press are materials with high oil content, there will be problems in squeezing juice with an oil press. Ingredients with high water content, such as fruits and vegetables, are not suitable for squeezing with an oil press, because the oil press cannot separate water from juice, which will cause the juice to contain more water and pulp residue, affecting the taste and quality of the juice.
In general, oil presses are not suitable for squeezing juice, but are more suitable for squeezing ingredients with a high oil content. If you want to squeeze juice, it is recommended to use a special juicer to obtain better juice quality and taste.