Black & Decker CitrusMate Plus CJ525

Discontinued
Reviewed
November 2008
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Black & Decker CJ525 CitrusMate Plus

Pros
  • Quiet, compact
  • Easy to use
  • Pitcher good for serving
  • Has cord wrap and pulp-level control
Cons
  • Citrus only
  • A little slow
  • Plastic housing and components
 
 
 
 

If you only want to squeeze oranges, lemons and limes, the Black & Decker CitrusMate Plus CJ525 gets excellent reviews as a simple citrus juicer. Reviewers say that this juicer, which is essentially an electric version of a hand reamer, is easy to use and clean. Owners like the strainer and the one-liter pitcher, which is nice enough to use as a serving pitcher. NOTE: September 2009 -- this item has been replaced by the Black & Decker Citrus Juicer CJ625.

We found the best review of the Black & Decker CitrusMate Plus CJ525 in Cook's Illustrated, which is known for its rigorous product testing. We read a large number of owner-written reviews at Amazon.com and Epinions.com for the Black & Decker CitrusMate Plus CJ525, which gives a good picture of overall owner opinion.

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Our Sources

1. Cook's Illustrated Magazine

In this test of citrus juicers, editors try out five models, evaluating ease of use and efficiency -- how well each juicer extracts the most juice. Both budget and expensive citrus juicers are evaluated, and the results show that price doesn't necessarily indicate performance.

Review: Electric Citrus Juicers, Editors of Cook's Illustrated, July 2008

2. Amazon.com

The Black & Decker CitrusMate Plus CJ525 has accumulated almost 250 reviews at Amazon.com, with a very high-average rating from owners. There are a few durability complaints, and some say you need to be gentle with it.

Review: Black & Decker CitrusMate Plus CJ525 Citrus Juicer, Contributors to Amazon.com

3. Epinions.com

The Black & Decker CitrusMate Plus CJ525 receive high ratings from nine owners. A few owners aren't happy that this juicer is not dishwasher-safe, but others rave about its performance and thoughtful design.

Review: Black & Decker CitrusMate Plus CJ525 Citrus Juicer, Contributors to Epinions.com

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