Best Slow Juicer UK (2026): Cold Press Juicers and the NHS View

Our picks at a glance

Is juicing good for you?

Juice can be part of a healthy diet, but in small amounts. The NHS says 150ml of fruit juice, vegetable juice or smoothie counts as a maximum of one of your 5 A Day, however much you drink, and you should limit the total to 150ml a day. That is about a small glass.

The reason is sugar. Crushing fruit releases its sugars, which then count as free sugars, the type we are told to cut down on, and which can damage teeth. The NHS advises drinking juice with meals rather than between them.

Juicing also removes most of the fibre. Adults should aim for 30g of fibre a day, and most get about 20g. Whole fruit and vegetables, including skins where you can, are a better way to get fibre than juice.

Our view: a slow juicer is a pleasant way to enjoy one small glass of fresh juice a day, especially vegetable-heavy juice. It is not a health device, and a fruit bowl does more for your fibre intake.

Who does juicing suit?

• People who struggle to eat vegetables and like a small vegetable-based juice with a meal.
• Households who enjoy fresh juice and will use the machine often enough to justify it.

Who should be careful: people with diabetes or watching blood sugar (fruit juice is high in free sugar), anyone on a kidney diet who has been told to limit potassium, and anyone taking medicines that interact with grapefruit. If in doubt, check with your GP or pharmacist. Juice cleanses or juice-only diets are not recommended by the NHS. Children should also stick to small amounts of juice with meals, diluted for younger ones.

Slow (masticating) vs centrifugal juicers: what is the difference?

A slow or masticating juicer uses a screw (an auger) turning at around 40 to 80rpm to crush and squeeze produce. A centrifugal juicer shreds food against a fast-spinning mesh at thousands of rpm. "Cold press" is mostly a marketing term for slow juicers; true cold-pressed juice uses a hydraulic press.

Which?'s testing found some centrifugal juicers extracted as much juice as cold press ones, but that slow juicers are quieter and generally easier to clean. Claims that slow juicers keep far more nutrients are mostly from brands; differences in vitamins between methods are small compared with the fibre lost by juicing at all.

How we chose

We looked for slow and auger juicers with confirmed UK stock and pricing in October 2026, across budget to premium and several brands, and recorded warranties from brand pages. We could not find a Nutribullet or Philips slow juicer on their UK sites, so neither is included.

KitchenAid Slow Juicer Attachment: budget pick if you own a KitchenAid

Turns a KitchenAid stand mixer into a slow juicer with three pulp screens, for £89.50 at Lakeland. Caveat: useless without the mixer, and slower than a dedicated machine.

Ninja JC152UK 3-in-1 Cold Press Juicer: best value

Compact 150W auger juicer with an anti-clog filter and dishwasher-proof parts, £154.99 at John Lewis. Caveat: John Lewis lists it as centrifugal while Ninja calls it cold press, and the narrow chute means more chopping.

Hurom H310 Mini Juicer: best compact

Quiet, small and slow at about 40rpm, with a self-feeding 250ml hopper and a 10-year motor warranty. Caveat: small hopper and only two years on parts.

Kuvings AUTO6: best hands-free

Drop whole produce into a 1.7L hopper and let it feed itself. Kuvings gives 15 years on the motor and five on parts. Caveat: tall, and the hopper is another big part to wash.

Kuvings EVO820S: best wide chute

An 82mm chute takes small apples whole; juice-contact parts are Tritan and Ultem. Caveat: two-year parts warranty, and the sale price may change.

Sage the Big Squeeze: alternative

Extra-wide chute, 240W motor and stainless steel mesh filter, £400 at Argos. Caveat: out of stock on Sage's own site when we checked, and Sage does not list warranty length on the product page.

Hurom H70ST: premium pick

Self-feeding 1.8L hopper, 60rpm, Tritan and Ultem parts, and Hurom UK's new 15-year warranty on motor and parts. Caveat: £499 is a lot for one small glass a day.

What to look for in a slow juicer

• Chute size. Wide chutes (80mm or more) and self-feeding hoppers cut chopping time, which decides whether you keep using it.
• Cleaning. Count the parts, check which can go in the dishwasher, and look for a cleaning brush in the box. Most people stop juicing because of the washing up.
• Warranty. Premium brands offer 10 to 15 years on the motor; check how long the parts cover lasts, as augers and screens wear.
• Materials. Many juice-contact parts are Tritan or Ultem plastics, described as BPA-free. If you want less plastic, look for a stainless steel filter.
• Size and noise. Measure the height under your wall cupboards; hands-free models are tall.
• Spares. Check you can buy replacement screens and seals in the UK.

If you mainly want fruit juice, a cheaper machine will do. If you want daily green juice, a wide-chute or hands-free model with a long warranty is worth paying for.

What to avoid

• Juice-only "cleanses": the NHS does not recommend them.
• Drinking more than 150ml of juice a day and counting it as several portions.
• Sipping juice between meals, which is harder on teeth.
• Paying a premium for vague "more nutrients" claims.

Bottom line

A slow juicer makes good fresh juice quietly, and premium models come with long warranties. But the NHS limits juice to 150ml a day and juicing strips out fibre, so it is a treat, not a health tool. If you will use one daily, the Ninja is the best value and the Kuvings AUTO6 the most convenient; otherwise, eat the fruit.