Juicers

Cuisinart CCJ-500 Citrus Juicer

Name: Cuisinart CCJ-500 Citrus Juicer
Brand: Cuisinart

If you mostly want fresh orange, lemon, or grapefruit juice, a dedicated citrus press beats any all-purpose juicer. The CCJ-500 has an auto-reversing reamer and adjustable pulp control, and it's effortless to use and clean for daily citrus.

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Best for: Citrus lovers · Fresh OJ · Easy cleanup

How it scores

Reviewed by Mara Ellison, Kitchen-Gear Editor

Ease of use5/5

Performance4/5

Durability4/5

Easy to clean5/5

Value for money5/5

Pros & cons

Effortless citrus
Adjustable pulp
Easy cleanup
Cheap

Citrus only
Not for greens or hard produce

In depth

Day to day, the Cuisinart CCJ-500 Citrus Juicer scores 5/5 on ease of use and 4/5 on performance in our category comparison — running at 50W, a 34 oz capacity, serving about 2-4. The standout is effortless citrus, and dishwasher-safe parts keep cleanup mostly hands-off. Durability lands at 4/5, which lines up with its 3 years warranty.

Buy the Cuisinart CCJ-500 Citrus Juicer if you fit the Citrus lovers, Fresh OJ, Easy cleanup profile — that's where its 5/5 value score really pays off. Skip it if citrus only, or if not for greens or hard produce would bother you day to day.

Compared to the Omega NC1000HDS Slow Juicer, the Cuisinart CCJ-500 Citrus Juicer edges it out on value for money (5/5 vs 4/5). If highest yield matters more to you than effortless citrus, the Omega NC1000HDS Slow Juicer is the one to check next.

Where it sits in Juicers

Here is how the Cuisinart CCJ-500 Citrus Juicer compares with other juicers we list.

Product	Capacity
Cuisinart CCJ-500 Citrus Juicer (this page)	34 oz
Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Pro Juicer	Big-mouth chute
KOIOS Centrifugal Juicer (1300W)	Compact

Comparison is across the 5 juicers in the Kantan Prep catalog, not the whole market. Check current prices on Amazon.

Full specifications

Capacity	34 oz
Material	Stainless / plastic
Wattage	50
Voltage	120
Dimensions (in)	7.0 x 9.0 x 9.0
Weight (lbs)	4.5
Color	Stainless
Controls	manual
Functions	Citrus press, Adjustable pulp
Dishwasher safe	Yes
Warranty	3 years
Noise	Low
Power	Corded electric
Footprint	Small

Common questions

Where can I check the current price of the Cuisinart CCJ-500 Citrus Juicer?

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Who is the Cuisinart CCJ-500 Citrus Juicer best for?

Best for: Citrus lovers, Fresh OJ, Easy cleanup.

Is the Cuisinart CCJ-500 Citrus Juicer worth it?

At a 5/5 value-for-money score in our comparison, it's one of the stronger picks in its category — the main tradeoff to weigh is citrus only.

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