5.0 out of 5 stars Its very good for a begginer

P. · 3 April 2022

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5.0 out of 5 stars Effective and easy to clean

S. · 8 May 2025

Bought to juice carrots - lots of juice extracted, leaving a pretty dry residue. Compact and stylish.

5.0 out of 5 stars Economy Juicer Perfect for a First Timer

B.D.W. · 1 November 2023

Having a surplus of fruits and greenhouse produce I decided juicing was the way to go. Also, there would be the added benefit of healthy drinks for the family.I chose the Philips Viva Collection Compact Juicer based on its price and reviews of other users.By its name it is a compact unit that fits comfortably in the kitchen workspace. It has suction cups on its feet which makes it very stable in operation. All the parts (apart from the electrical parts housed in the base) are easily disassembled for cleaning and washing. The parts will go in the dishwasher for cleaning which is a boon. (See photos showing parts)In use the unit will quickly juice whatever fruit or veg is presented to it and will fill the 500ml jug provided in very little time. Of course you can place your own glass under the delivery spout if you desire.The pulp by product is collected in a special integral container which in my experience allows you to make at least a litre of liquid before requiring emptying. The pulp has a damp consistency depending on the raw material used but is easily emptied from its container and, in my case, the pulp is added to the compost heap.Operation is simplicity itself. There is only an on/off switch without any need to adjust for different materials. The opening in which the fruit/veg is inserted is fairly small (plums size) so it’s necessary to slice most materials first such as apples, pears etc. Oranges, lemons etc. will need peeling beforehand but not other items (according to your taste and preferences).There are a few things to consider when using the unit;a) the blade spins very quickly and will throw the material back through the feeding tube unless you use the pusher provided to prevent it (see photo)b) no matter how hard you try there will a little splashing on the work surface and maybe on a wall behind the unit.c) the pouring spout can be rotated upwards to reduce dripping while you empty the jug. However, if you continue juicing with the spout still turned up you will get very wet!d) don’t expect your juices to be clear liquids. In most cases you’ll get a thin ‘soup’ or a smoothie effect. You can, of course, filter out the fine sediment separately but then you are removing much of the goodness that you get from juicing.I daresay more sophisticate machines may provide better filtration for those who only want clearer liquids but that would come at a price.To date I have juiced pears, apples, tomatoes, oranges and cucumbers. Currently I am experimenting with added ingredients such as ginger, avocado, mint, lemon balm and brown sugar with varying degrees of success. There are plenty of free recipes online to try out and it’s very satisfactory finding a new favourite.As a first time (now hooked) juicer I do recommend this product.

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R.H. · 6 May 2022

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Great product

T. · 29 September 2024

Amazing !So fast easy to use and easy to clean

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M. · 31 July 2024

Macht was es soll

AMAZing

L. · 14 June 2024

I've tried numerous juicers, and this Philips model is fantastic. It works excellently, is highly functional, and convenient to use. The large capacity is a major plus. Highly recommended!

Kunststoff wenig bruchfest.

O. · 3 April 2025

Kunststoffteile halten einen Fall aus einem Meter höhe nicht aus. Das Gerät ist keine zwei Monate in Gebrauch und schon Abfall. Keine Empfehlung.