Can I put lemons in my Breville juicer?

If you own a Breville juicer, you may be wondering if you can use it to juice lemons. The short answer is yes, you can juice lemons in a Breville juicer! However, there are some things to keep in mind when juicing lemons to ensure you get the most out of your Breville juicer and your lemons.

Breville Juicers Designed for Citrus

Many Breville juicers are specifically designed with citrus fruits like lemons, limes, oranges, and grapefruit in mind. For example, the Breville Citrus Press is a manual lever-style juicer made for citrus juicing. The Breville 800JEXL and BJE830BSS juicers also have extra wide chutes designed to easily accommodate whole citrus fruits.

Citrus juicers like the Breville Citrus Press use a pressing and grinding motion ideal for getting the most juice out of citrus fruits. This type of juicing action allows the juicer to really press and squeeze the juice out. Other Breville juicers use a fast spinning cutting disc that shreds fruits and vegetables, which also works well for most citrus.

Tips for Juicing Lemons in a Breville Juicer

Here are some tips to follow when juicing lemons in your Breville juicer:

• Wash lemons before juicing – Give them a thorough wash under running water to remove any dirt or chemicals.
• Cut lemons into smaller pieces – Cut large lemons into quarters or halves so they fit more easily into your Breville’s feed chute.
• Remove seeds – Seeds can get stuck and clog the juicer, so remove them before juicing.
• Use room temperature filtered water – This helps maximize the amount of juice extracted.
• Alternate lemons with water while juicing – Helps push all the lemon juice out of the juicer.
• Juice lemons before other ingredients – Their acidic juice can help clear out the juicer between other produce.
• Rinse juicer parts after juicing lemons – Rinse out any acidic lemon juice residue.

Best Breville Juicer Models for Lemons

Here are some of the best Breville juicers for juicing lemons:

Breville Juicer	Key Features
Breville 800JEXL Juice Fountain Elite	– 1000 watt motor – 3″ wide feed chute – Stainless steel cutting disc – Dishwasher safe parts
Breville BJE830BSS Juice Fountain Cold	– Cold spin technology – 70 oz juice jug with froth separator – 3.5″ wide chute – Dishwasher safe parts
Breville BCP600SIL Citrus Press	– Cone-shaped juicing head – Quadra-fin juicing cone – 1-size-fits-all juicing head – 160 watt motor

All of the above Breville models are great for juicing lemons. The Breville Citrus Press is a manual press specifically made for lemons and other citrus. The 800JEXL and BJE830BSS are both powerful centrifugal juicers with extra wide chutes to easily fit lemon halves.

Benefits of Juicing Lemons

There are many great health benefits to juicing lemons, including:

• Vitamin C – Lemons are packed with immune-boosting vitamin C. Just one lemon provides over 30 mg of vitamin C.
• Potassium – Lemons contain high levels of potassium, which supports heart health and muscle function.
• Antioxidants – Lemons contain antioxidants like hesperidin and d-limonene, which combat free radicals.
• Hydration – The water and electrolytes in lemon juice can help keep you hydrated.
• Weight loss – The pectin fiber in lemons can help promote feelings of fullness.
• pH balance – The acidic lemon juice helps alkalize the body when metabolized.
• Immune support – Antioxidants and vitamin C boost immunity and fight illnesses.

Juicing lemons allows you to easily consume higher quantities of these beneficial nutrients and plant compounds compared to eating lemons whole or adding slices to water.

Potential Downsides to Juicing Lemons

There are a couple potential downsides to juicing lemons that are important to keep in mind:

• Acidity – Straight lemon juice is very acidic, more so than eating lemons whole. This acidity can erode tooth enamel if consumed daily long-term.
• Loss of fiber – Juicing lemons removes the beneficial fiber content, such as pectin fibers.
• Not as filling – Without the fiber, lemon juice may not promote feelings of fullness and satisfaction like whole lemons.

There are a few ways to counter these downsides if you plan to juice lemons regularly:

• Dilute the lemon juice in water or other juices
• Drink with a straw to minimize contact with teeth
• Rinse mouth with plain water after drinking lemon juice
• Add lemon juicing to a smoothie containing the fiber-rich lemon pulp
• Drink lemon juice alongside fiber-rich foods like oats, flaxseed, chia seeds, or vegetables

Recipes for Juiced Lemons

Here are some delicious ways to use juiced lemons:

Lemon Water

For basic lemon water, mix together:

• 1 cup water
• Juice from 1/2 freshly squeezed lemon
• Dash of cinnamon or mint (optional)

You can also create lemon infused water by slicing lemons and soaking them in a pitcher of water in the refrigerator overnight.

Detox Lemonade

• 1 cup water
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
• Pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

Mix all ingredients together in a glass. Add ice and enjoy!

Lemon Ginger Blast

• 1 cup coconut water or aloe vera juice
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1″ knob fresh ginger, peeled and juiced
• Dash cayenne pepper

Mix together the lemon, ginger, and cayenne with coconut water or aloe juice over ice.

Green Lemonade

• 1 cup coconut water or water
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 cup spinach or kale leaves
• 1 banana
• 1 tbsp honey or stevia (optional)

Blend all ingredients together until smooth and creamy. Serve over ice.

Storing Juiced Lemons

Freshly squeezed lemon juice can be stored for up to:

• 24 hours in the refrigerator in an airtight container
• 3-6 months in the freezer in an airtight container

For long term freezer storage, pour the lemon juice into ice cube trays until frozen, then transfer to an airtight freezer bag or container. Frozen lemon juice cubes can be thawed as needed for recipes.

Cleaning a Breville Juicer After Juicing Lemons

It’s important to properly clean your Breville juicer after juicing lemons because the citric acid in lemons can build up and damage parts over time if left uncleaned.

Here are some tips for cleaning a Breville juicer after using it to juice lemons:

• Rinse juicer parts immediately after juicing lemons to remove excess juice and pulp. Citric acid can stain if left to dry.
• Disassemble all parts. Soak in warm soapy water for 10 minutes to dissolve stubborn dried pulp or stains.
• Use a soft brush or cloth to gently scrub away any stains or residue.
• Rinse all parts thoroughly.
• Reassemble juicer once parts are fully dry to prevent mold growth.
• Run juicer empty for 1 minute with water to flush out any lingering lemon juice.
• Occasionally soak parts in diluted lemon juice to dissolve built up mineral deposits. Rinse thoroughly.

Avoid putting citrus-stained plastic pieces in the dishwasher, as high heat can set stains. With proper care, your Breville juicer can handle regular lemon juicing while staying in great shape.

Conclusion

Lemons can absolutely be juiced in Breville juicers. Many Breville models like the Citrus Press and the 800JEXL are specially designed for juicing citrus fruits. For the best results when juicing lemons, be sure to prepare the lemons properly, alternate with water, rinse the juicer afterwards, and clean parts thoroughly to remove acidic residue. Juiced lemons provide a quick, nutritious burst of flavor and nutrients like vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants. They can be used in a variety of healthy drinks like lemon water, lemonade, detox drinks, green juices, and more.