Root ingredients like turmeric and ginger are dense, fibrous, and relatively dry, which can make them challenging for some juicers.
Horizontal slow juicers, like the Sana 929, are particularly effective for these ingredients because of their auger-based extraction system.
Unlike centrifugal juicers that rely on fast spinning blades, a horizontal juicer slowly crushes and presses ingredients against a screen. And unlike vertical slow juicers which process pulp through a small 90-degree tube, horizontals eject their pulp directly, preventing the clogging and backup found in vertical slow juicers.
This design provides several advantages:
- Stronger torque for dense roots
- Higher juice yield from fibrous ingredients
- Better extraction of oils and nutrients
- Lower oxidation due to slow RPM
- Thicker, more concentrated shots
Turmeric and ginger are exactly the kind of ingredients horizontal juicers are designed for, which is why they are widely preferred for wellness shots and root juices.