Platino Plus Slow Juicer and Sorbet Maker Review
Platino Plus Slow Juicer and Sorbet Maker Review
Gifted by: Fagor America
www.fagoramerica.com
Reviewed by Carlie Dobkin, Editor of FaveHealthyRecipes.com
One of the best ways to beat those seasonal ailments is to stay healthy with a nutritious, balanced diet full of vitamins. Eating tons of fruits and veggies is your ticket to good health because they are loaded with essential vitamins and nutrients. The simplest way to ensure you get your daily values of those nutrients is to combine your favorite fruits and vegetables and make smoothies and juices. I always drink a smoothie in the morning because it's transportable and gives me lots of energy. I like to mix frozen strawberries, bananas, Greek Yogurt, and spinach together for a fruity but nutrient-dense drink. It's an all-natural breakfast chock-full of protein and vitamins without any added sugar or powdered mixes necessary.
The Platino Plus Slow Juicer and Sorbet Maker is the tool you need to make freshly-squeezed juices and homemade smoothies. It’s a small appliance that can fit in most any kitchen, and unlike most juicers that I’ve seen, is high quality without a huge price tag. Moreover, there is absolutely no assembly required! Once you get it, you can start juicing right away. I always have juice in the house because my family believes in starting our days with a glass of OJ. Unfortunately, it is getting harder to find juice without all the additives and preservatives they add, let alone taking the cost of it into account. Just a half gallon of freshly squeezed orange juice goes for nearly $7 at my local grocery store. Now, thanks to the Platino Plus, I can save money and make my own juice in seconds.
Before I had this juicer, I would rely on a blender to make my smoothies. Unfortunately, I would usually wake up my roommates because it was so annoyingly loud. This machine is way less noisy. It does take a bit longer than blenders - hence the “slow” in the name - but the results are much better. The juice is precisely squeezed instead of shredded or chopped. Thus, none of the ingredients are lost. You'll get the maximum extraction and more juice for your glass. With my old blender, I hated how much pulp and bits of fruit/vegetables end up in the cup. The juicer finely separates out the pulp and puts it in the 35 oz pulp collector that comes with the unit. I was beyond impressed with how quickly the Platino Plus turned my fruits into almost pure liquid - no chunks of ice or pieces of pulp floating in my drink!
Despite using only 150 watts of power, The Platino Plus Slow Juicer and Sorbet Maker has enough energy to juice even tough raw greens like kale. As with most juicers, cleaning can be a bit of a pain. However, the material is easy to hand-wash and it comes with a convenient cleaning brush. Plus, if anything goes wrong, there is a stellar five year warranty.
A new addition to this model is the sorbet feature. For people with dairy allergies, sorbet is a great alternative to ice cream. It also much healthier. I tried a 2-ingredient peanut butter banana sorbet and it was absolutely delicious. It was so creamy, I couldn't believe there was no cream. I am definitely going to make this treat for myself more often. The next sorbet I'm going to try is a mango-pineapple one because I'm craving some warm, tropical flavors this freezing cold winter!
You can really do a lot with the Platino Plus. Besides the smoothies, juices, and sorbets, you can make almond milk or wheatgrass shots. It is a wonderful product for those trying to live a healthier life. Being able to whip up a bowl of sorbet or a delicious beverage in minutes is absolutely priceless. If you're looking for something that tastes great and makes you feel great, you need this Platino Plus Slow Juicer and Sorbet Maker from Fagor America.
