Why do my juices taste like metal?

Question

I've been using the same juicer for about 3-4 years now. Since the first time I used it my juices have a hint of metal taste. I mostly use carrot based recipes. I thought the taste would go away after a few uses but it never did. Anyone have any tips?

Answer 1

There is probably some reactive metal inside.  Get a new one.

Answer 2

The metal bits of the juicer might be corroding slowly into the juice, especially if you're making acidic fruit in there, and it's a cheap quality metal.

I've actually read that some lower-quality juicers for home use (not the more expensive, commercial and restaurant-quality ones) have rotating blades in them that scrape together and actually distribute minute amounts of metal into your drink, and there's a few websites I just found that has people complaining that their juicer had a mettalic taste because of this:

"... (There is a) risk of them touching and scraping bits of metal into your morning orange juice! This is a flaw found in many commercial juicers, which can lead to an unpleasant iron taste in the beverage in question."

http://www.best-juicer-reviews.com/kempo...

"...(Other juicers) react with the acidity of the juice to give your fruit juice a metallic tang taste. "

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...

Answer 3

This is not right.  Clean your Juicer thoroughly or buy a new one.  Please....

Answer 4

Maybe you just need to wash it. Ya know when you but a new reusable water bottle or canteen or something and the water tastes like plastic? Maybe it's like that?