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Tribest has put together a true powerhouse in the Greenstar Elite Juicer. It can be used to make fresh juice and a variety of foods. The capability of this twin gear juicer can be expanded with the right attachments.
Greenstar Elite Juicer Features
The GSE-5000 features a sleek design and is made in South Korea with high-quality components. The method and slow speed of the extraction process set this juicer apart from centrifugal juicers.
Each of the two gears has a stainless steel part (drive) and a plastic part (freewheel). The cutting points on the two gears help extract juice and make it easier to process stringy foods such as celery. There are Pocket Recesses on the stainless steel gears to help process hard vegetables such as carrots.
The gears crush, mix and press the juice. The quantity of liquid extracted using this method is greater than that of centrifugal juicers.
The amount of pulp in the juice can be controlled by adjusting the pressure for the pulp ejector.
One valuable feature is the reverse function. With the flip of a switch, you can change the directional flow to unclog ingredients.
What can the Tribest Greenstar Elite make to justify the expense? This juicer can be used to make fresh juice, nut milk and butter, salsas, creams, baby food, and frozen desserts.
Although it can be used to make pasta noodles, the pasta maker set must be purchased separately as it is not one of the accessories included with the juicer.
The Greenstar GSE-5000 is available in three colors: white, black, and chrome. The parts that touch the food are BPA-free.
What We Like
- High juice yield and quality
- Dry pulp
- Produces a small amount of foam
- Versatile – can make sorbet, nut butters etc.
What is Not Ideal
- Time consuming (cutting produce, juicing, and cleaning)
- Have to buy an attachment to make pasta
- Heavy - weighs 24 pounds
Included Accessories
The Greenstar Juicer Elite comes with a few accessories. The four screens included are fine, coarse, homogenizing blank for basic food processing and the breadstick blank for foods that should have a smooth consistency.
There are two knobs - the juicing knob and the breadstick knob.
A feeding chute, glass juice pitcher, two plungers (wooden and plastic), cleaning brushes and scraper set, stainless steel strainer, and manual are included with the juicer.
How to Use the Greenstar Elite Juicer
Using the Tribest Greenstar Elite Juicer is not complicated. However, you will get better results if you pair the filter screens with the ingredients.
The fine screen is best for producing juice with minimal pulp. It can be used to process root vegetables, apples, leafy greens, wheatgrass, celery, and more.
The coarse screen is your go-to option if you want some pulp in your juice because you enjoy it or want to increase your fiber intake.
The homogenizing screen is mainly used for basic food processing.
The breadstick screen is helpful if you want the food to have a smooth consistency. It can help you make sorbet, nut butter, rice cakes, or raw breadsticks.
The Juicing Knob is used with fine and coarse screens and the homogenizing screen, while the Breadstick Knob is used with the breadstick screen.
Although you can use the Juicing Knob to juice soft produce, you can also purchase the Soft Fruit Knob.
Use the Soft Fruit Knob the same way you would use the Juicing Knob when juicing softer produce. The soft fruit knob has a softer spring, allowing the pulp to be ejected more easily while juicing softer produce.
Since the twin gears are not blades but rotating gears, it's best to cut hard vegetables into smaller pieces. For example, if you want to make carrot juice, cut the carrot lengthwise and in half. If needed, the wooden tamper comes in handy to push the last piece of carrot into the machine.
Of course, the manual gives a detailed overview of each component. Also, it provides basic instructions on converting your Greenstar Elite Juicer into a complete pasta maker, should you buy the separate attachments.
Who Is the Greenstar GSE-5000 For?
The Greenstar Elite 5000 is for those who will juice primarily leafy greens, celery, and wheatgrass and use the food processing capability.
However, a centrifugal juicer is the better choice if you plan to juice large quantities of carrots, beets, and apples.
Another factor to consider is the time it takes to cut the fruits and vegetables and for the juicer to extract the liquid. A centrifugal juicer will be a better option if you need to make your juice in five minutes.
If you have time, you can make a batch of juice and store it in the refrigerator in a tightly sealed container (glass is best) for up to 72 hours. Making several glasses of juice at once cuts down on the cleanup time.
This juicer is worth considering if you view it as an investment, especially since a 12-year warranty (household use only) is included with the purchase.
Final Thoughts
The juice extraction process of the Greenstar Elite Juicer involves crushing, mixing, and pressing the ingredients. The three-step masticating approach thoroughly breaks down the plant cells and releases the nutrients and enzymes.This process results in more nutrients in the juice than in a centrifugal juicer because the yield is greater.
This triturating juicer is reliable, durable, versatile, and aesthetically pleasing.
If you are not in a hurry to make the juice and cleanup, this twin gear juicer from Tribest is worth considering. However, a centrifugal juicer is the better choice if you are pressed for time and want to drink your juice right after making it.
If you are in the market for a commercial twin gear juicer, an alternative is the Tribest GS-P502B Greenstar Pro Commercial Juice Extractor.
Alternative
If the Tribest Greenstar Elite costs more than you are willing to spend, there are excellent masticating juicers for less money. The Omega juicers have a similar design at a lower cost.
I have an Omega NC900HDC Juice Extractor and am very happy with it. It is easy to assemble and disassemble.
The parts are well-made and easy to clean. This higher-end, versatile Omega juicer allows pressure adjustments and excels at squeezing the nutrient-packed liquid from root vegetables and leafy greens.
