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Gianthobbit
03-18-2012, 11:09 AM
Just got a omega 8005 and love it for veggies and wheatgrass. I tries juicer mangoes and pineapple today and it came out the consistency of apple sauce. It's really drinkable. I got it straining but don't think I will get much juice.

Am I doing something wrong? I have a centrifugal juicer but thought this new juicer would extract more and keep the nutrients intake.

Thanks much!
snoops
03-18-2012, 11:20 AM
mangoes are really not suitable for juicing. You might juice the pineapple and then blend it with mango but yes it will be thick.
Gianthobbit
03-19-2012, 11:33 AM
mangoes are really not suitable for juicing. You might juice the pineapple and then blend it with mango but yes it will be thick.

Makes sense!

I juiced apples and got a similar effect (not as bad). Is just expected or is there anyway to minimize it?
LAFabJuicer
03-19-2012, 03:05 PM
I have an Omega 8003 and haven't had any problems with mango or pineapples. Are you using the right nozzle (the one with the strainer)?
Gianthobbit
03-19-2012, 07:49 PM
I am using this one, which is the strainer right?

https://img.skitch.com/20120320-e8eurq6sa43fj8gnf8acnh57ki.jpg
LAFabJuicer
03-19-2012, 10:18 PM
Yep. That's the correct one. Very strange...
Gianthobbit
03-19-2012, 10:33 PM
So you get no pulp (or low pulp) when juicing? I might call the company and inquire about this...
LAFabJuicer
03-19-2012, 10:44 PM
Pineapples get a bit frothy and there is pulp, but certainly not thick like apple sauce.
thenewamanda
03-20-2012, 12:08 AM
I have the same problem with pineapples and my Omega 8006 - I think they're just better suited for smoothies. The same thing will happen with soft mealy apples. They just turn to mush.
Traceyraw
03-20-2012, 12:44 PM
I blend my pineapples then strain them. I never had much luck juicing them.
Raw Angel Mom
03-20-2012, 12:50 PM
Omega VRT is better for fruit but still with a mango, it would be thick.

I use mango for smoothie usually. If you want juice then straining it, will have to do.
snoops
04-03-2012, 05:14 PM
As I was juicing my apples today I remembered this thread. My juice comes out thin, not like applesauce at all. I think it really matters what type of apples you use. I use honeycrisp, jazz, pink lady, ambrosia. They are all very crisp apples. Others like Gala, red delicious are mushy and will not juice well. Just a suggestion. Doesn't help re the mango but juicing apples came up too.
Raw Angel Mom
04-05-2012, 08:43 AM
Yes, this is right the type of apple plays a big role. If they are soft, it will be like apple sauce and firm, they will be juicy.

Hope you figure out the problem

All the best!