KitchenAid Citrus Juice Press Squeezer for Lemons and Limes with Seed Catcher and Pour Spout, 8 Inch

I started cooking more after getting a home cooking delivery service, and I started using fresh lemons a lot more. I also started getting lemon seeds into food a lot more. I got one of these to eliminate that issue and it worked like a charm. You can put pretty much up to a half lemon (or other citrus) into it and it will juice it no problem. I like that it juices it into a separate compartment underneath where you actually put the lemon so you can easily pour the juice into your food. It's also easy to clean - you can put it in the dishwasher if you want. Very easy to use and makes cooking with citrus a lot easier!

This juicer is pricey but worth every cent! Someone put some thought into this design because it functions so well! The best part is that I can set it aside if I am pouring out the juice in small increments or saving some for another use. I just placed an order for another one that I will gift to my daughter. I also want to mention the excellent quality of materials used to construct this little item. It is built as well as their machines!

I always dreaded juicing citrus because of the mess and multiple devices needed (juicer, strainer). This makes the process simpler and is very good at capturing the seeds and getting most of the juice from the fruit- lemons and oranges and limes.

I love this KitchenAid Citrus Juice Press. It makes squeezing lemons and limes so much faster and easier than doing it by hand, just a quick press and the juice is ready to go. The seed catcher is such a helpful feature since I never have to worry about seeds ending up in my recipes or drinks. The pour spout also makes it really convenient to pour the juice straight into whatever I'm cooking or mixing without any mess or extra dishes to clean. At 8 inches, it's a great size, sturdy enough to handle the pressing without feeling flimsy, but still compact enough to store easily in a drawer. This has become a go-to tool anytime a recipe calls for fresh lemon or lime juice. Highly recommend if you want an easy, mess-free way to juice citrus.

Yes, it is and it tastes delicious with just a little effort and no time at all. This is a great squeezer. Ingenious design with flat bottom allows you to leave on your counter when squeezing instead of gripping with both hands. The juice collects in a small bowl beneath the strainer bowl and is very easy to pour into a second container for use. This is great for our home bar and cocktail hour. We have used it regularly for a few months and it seems very durable, even with the plastic body. The bowl fits 1/2 limes and most lemons, small oranges cut in 1/2 and larger oranges or lemons in 1/4s. The strainer bowl collects seeds but not 100% of pulp so I use a mesh strainer when pouring into another container. Cleaning is easy and can be done in dishwasher. If you are interested in the great taste of fresh squeezed citrus at a really fast pace with no worries about mess, I highly recommend this squeezer.

I already own both a manual lemon squeezer and a manual lime squeezer, but when this KitchenAid item went on sale I wanted to give it a try and see how it compared. Mostly I was interested in the "hopper", as they call it (the collection bowl with the pour spout). I like the KitchenAid model, but I'm also disappointed with it at the same time. PROS: + The juice collects in the hopper, eliminating the need for an intermediate vessel to catch the juice. + The middle section (the strainer) has several concentric "ledges" on it to add support to the rind when squeezing. + Those same ledges also accommodate varying diameters of fruit; you can squeeze anything from limes to (small) oranges. + The "lay flat" design allows the user to apply much more force to the fruit when squeezing. + The handle opens 180 degrees (vs 90), which is more user-friendly and also makes for easier cleanup. CONS: - The bottom & middle sections are made of a composite material (i.e. not all-metal construction). - Although the holes in the strainer seem tiny, they still somehow allow a lot of pulp to pass through. That's fine if you're making lemonade, but for anything else you might want to use a secondary mesh strainer when pouring. - Additionally, the pulp/seeds that _are_ trapped by the strainer block the holes, preventing some (a little bit) of the juice from passing through. - Juice can seep out the side of the press when squeezing. Doesn't seem to be an issue when pouring, however. - No instructions are included. A first-timer might not realize that you're supposed to put the fruit in cut side down. - No hanging ring. - The KitchenAid press is big & awkward (big widthwise). On the one hand, the wider bowl accommodates larger fruit, but you still have to store the gadget in a drawer/cabinet somewhere. Overall this is a good press, and the "lay flat" design--which seems to be unique to this model--has turned out to be one of its best advantages, allowing the user to really get his/her weight into it instead of relying solely on hand strength alone (an exceptional feature for arthritic people also). I think you're paying a lot more for the KitchenAid name, but there _are_ some innovations in this squeezer that you won't find in the budget models. If you can get it during a decent sale, I say go for it. ***** UPDATE (12/27/2024): One of the 'cons' listed above is that the tool is not all-metal construction. Having used the tool much more now, and doing a lot of thinking about it, I've come to the conclusion that maybe--just maybe--the reason the lower half is made of composite material is to save your countertops; i.e. to prevent marring your good countertops while you bear down with all your body weight when squeezing. I think I'm going to give Kitchenaid the benefit of the doubt on this one, and concede that the composite bottom might be a feature when taking advantage of the lay flat design. I'm not 100% convinced of it, but it seems like a reasonable justification that I hadn't considered previously. ***** Bonus: I mentioned there are no instructions included, so here they are in a nutshell. 1. Lay the press on a countertop and open the top metal section only. 2. On a separate cutting board, cut your fruit in half crosswise. 3. Place the fruit CUT SIDE DOWN on the middle section of the press (the strainer). 4. Slowly close the top portion of the press onto the fruit. As you close the top, the large metal protrusion pushes the rind through the flesh, basically trying to turn the fruit inside out. 5. Pour out the juice. 5a. TIP: I think the strainer limits the hopper's capacity (the strainer sits inside the hopper) and some juice gets trapped in the strainer on the first pour. So lay the press flat on the counter again (or just level it while you're holding it), give it a gentle squeeze and pour again. 6. Open the top section and remove the expended rind from the strainer. Also remove any seeds/pulp remaining in the strainer.

Pricy but the best out there! If you like me, and you enjoy a good vodka soda with lime at night, this is a must have! No juice squeezes out whatsoever, goes right into the reservoir and easily poured into your tasty beverage. No other squeezer compares.

This juicer works great, the best I’ve had.

It's quite large. Yet to use, but feels good quality

Buen exprimidor!

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Diese KitchenAid Zitruspresse sieht sehr robust und stabil aus, ich hoffe, dass sie mir lange erhalten bleibt. Nette Überraschung, die Lieferung kam zwei Wochen früher als geplant.

Muy grande, excelente para limon amarillo y de buena calidad.