I didn’t expect much from a £20 juicer - but it’s completely changed my breakfasts

There are definitely more expensive juicers than the Salter Electric Citrus Juicer, but I don't think you actually need them. For less than £20, you can enjoy daily orange juice, squeezed to perfection and poured straight from the same jug. There's no catch that comes with the price, only a renewed enthusiasm for orange juice.

At a time when many of the best juicers lean heavily into lab‑coat language (micron‑mesh filters, cold‑press augers and precision torque), the Salter Electric Citrus Juicer swims deliberately against the current. It’s a motorised citrus reamer with a couple of interchangeable cones, a basic pulp control and very little else. And honestly, that’s its superpower.

It strips juicing back to first principles: halve your fruit, press, pour, drink. The result is fresh, vibrant citrus juice with minimal prep, minimal clean‑up and minimal faff. If you’re after a fuss‑free way to juice oranges (while saving your wrists a workout), you’re very much in the right place. I've been using mine every morning for breakfast - and it's a real treat.

Salter Electric Citrus Juicer review

Who would the Salter Electric Citrus Juicer suit?

The Salter Electric Citrus Juicer is a brilliant fit if you want simplicity, speed and value over bells and whistles. In particular, it suits budget‑conscious buyers. I mentioned the price already, but it really is inexpensive enough to feel like a low‑risk purchase. And yet it performs well beyond what the price suggests.

It's also worth investing in if you're an everyday juice drinkers. For those who love fresh orange juice, lemon water or homemade lemonade, this is a space-efficient and time rich way to easily and cleanly make your own juices.

And finally, of course, this is ideal for citrus purists. It's already in the name, but the Salter Electric Citrus Juicer is strictly for oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruits. If you want carrot‑ginger shots or leafy greens, look elsewhere, but for citrus, it’s right on the money.

It’s not trying to replace a full‑scale centrifugal or masticating juicer. Instead, it’s the appliance equivalent of a sharp knife and a good chopping board: modest, reliable and surprisingly indispensable.

Unboxing the Salter Electric Citrus Juicer

Salter sends the Electric Citrus Juicer in a compact, no‑nonsense box. Assembly is refreshingly minimal because there essentially isn’t any; the motor base and jug come as one piece. In the box, you’ll find the main juicing unit with integrated jug and handle; two interchangeable reamer cones: a smaller one for lemons and limes, and a larger one for oranges and grapefruits and that's it. You don't need to worry about losing any extra accessories or finding a place to store them.

There is a noticeable amount of soft plastic packaging, which can be recycled at larger supermarkets, though it’s less convenient than kerbside recycling. I’d love to see Salter move towards paper‑based protection in future, especially given how sustainability‑aware buyers have become.

What is the Salter Electric Citrus Juicer like to use?

Using the Salter Electric Citrus Juicer is pleasingly intuitive. You select your reamer size, adjust the pulp control (depending on whether you like your juice silky or spoon‑standing), halve your fruit and press down to activate the motor.

As the name makes clear, this is a citrus‑only machine. Don’t expect miracles with anything outside that family. Within its remit, though, I put it through its paces with oranges, grapefruits, lemons and limes and it handled the lot confidently.

I always start juicer testing with oranges: they’re forgiving, juicy and a good benchmark for efficiency.

Prep couldn’t be simpler: there's no peeling required. Just slice each orange in half, place it cut‑side down on the cone and apply gentle pressure. The motor does the rest.

From four medium oranges, I’d typically expect a yield somewhere between 200–400ml, depending on fruit quality. The Salter delivered 346ml, which puts it among the best yields I’ve seen from a citrus‑specific juicer at this price point.

Crucially, when I checked the spent orange halves afterwards, the flesh had been thoroughly extracted right down to the pale pith. That’s the sign of an efficient reamer design doing its job properly.

Grapefruits are the real stress test. Their size makes it harder to extract juice evenly, and excess pith can quickly turn things bitter.

The Salter Electric Citrus Juicer handled this admirably. From two grapefruits, I produced a generous jug of tangy, clear juice with no stray pips sneaking through, something I’ve noticed on lesser citrus juicers.

The integrated handle and pouring spout also came into their own here. It genuinely functions as a breakfast‑table‑ready juice jug, pouring cleanly without drips or splashes. A small detail, but one that makes daily use feel far more polished.

Switching to the smaller reamer, I tested both lemons and limes. Some of my lemons were particularly firm, and paired with their smaller size, I did occasionally need to steady the base with one hand to stop it tipping during juicing.

With that extra bit of involvement, I still managed a respectable 233ml yield, producing crisp, fresh lemon juice that tasted clean and bright. There was slightly more pulp than with some premium citrus juicers, but not enough to detract from the drinking experience and certainly not something I’d have noticed outside of direct comparison testing.

Cleaning the Salter Electric Citrus Juicer

All removable parts of the Salter Electric Citrus Juicer are dishwasher‑safe, which is a major plus for an appliance you’re likely to use daily.

I’d recommend tipping excess pulp into the bin before loading the dishwasher, more for your dishwasher’s sake than the Salter’s. With that sorted, everything comes out sparkling clean with minimal effort.

It’s also worth reiterating that the juicer doubles as its own serving jug. Fewer components, fewer dishes, fewer reasons to sigh at the sink. Always a win.

How does the Salter Electric Citrus Juicer compare?

I tested the Salter Electric Citrus Juicer alongside the KitchenAid Go Cordless Citrus Juicer, and the comparison is inevitable.

On value alone, the Salter is outstanding. It costs a fraction of the KitchenAid yet delivers a very similar yield and juice quality. You also get interchangeable reamers, adjustable pulp control and a genuinely useful jug, features the KitchenAid doesn’t fully match.

Where KitchenAid justifies its premium is convenience. Being cordless means you’re not tethered to a plug socket, and it’s noticeably more stable on the counter, even with firmer fruit. It also feels more refined when pouring, thanks to its tap‑style spout.

In short: the KitchenAid feels more luxurious, but the Salter feels smarter if you care about results over gloss.

Should you buy the Salter Electric Citrus Juicer?

If you want a simple, inexpensive citrus juicer that reliably elevates breakfasts, lemonades and weekend brunches, the Salter Electric Citrus Juicer is an easy recommendation.

It doesn’t overpromise, it doesn’t overcomplicate, and it squeezes every drop of value out of a very modest price tag. Sometimes, less really is zest.

How we test juicers

At woman&home, we have a standard series of tests that we put every juicer through. As this is a citrus juicer, it goes through more niche, specific tests because there's no point trying to juice leafy greens and root vegetables in an appliance that isn't geared up for it.

With that in mind, we make sure to run orange, grapefruit, lemon, and lime tests. We look at the stability of the juicer, the yield of juice that it extracts, how clear the juice is, and all the other important factors that you want to account for when juicing. We also look at cleaning and compare the juicer to get a really good idea of whether the juicer is offering value for money.

You can find out more on our dedicate page for how we test juicers.