Do you have to peel ginger before juicing?

No — you don't have to peel ginger before juicing with cold press juicer. The slow masticating auger handles the thin skin easily, and leaving it on actually gives you more  anti-inflammatory compounds.

How to cut it

For a small piece added to a recipe, you can feed ginger in whole. For larger amounts, cut it into 1–2 inch pieces first. The key: cut horizontally, across the grain, not along it. This breaks up the long vertical fibers before they reach the juicer and keeps everything moving smoothly.

If your juicer starts to resist, use the reverse button — hold for 5 to 10 seconds, then switch back to forward. Repeat as needed. No disassembly required.

Layer ingredients the right way

Place ginger at the bottom of the feed chute and layer harder produce — apples, carrots, beets — on top. The weight of denser ingredients helps press the ginger fibers through the auger, reducing clogging and improving yield.

Clean up right away

Ginger pulp dries fast and sticks. Rinse your Canoly parts immediately after juicing — a 30-second rinse now saves a long soak later. Always hand wash; high dishwasher heat can warp the components over time.

Now put it to use

Fresh cranberry · ginger · sparkling water

Fresh ginger juice pairs beautifully with cranberry for a bright, spicy drink that feels like a celebration. Watch how we make it below, and find the full recipe at the link.
Get the full recipe → Cranberry Ginger Ale

FAQ

1. How do I pick the right ginger for juicing?

Always go for roots that feel heavy and plump — this is a sign they're still full of moisture and will juice easily. As ginger ages it loses moisture and its fibers tighten up, making it harder to juice and more likely to clog.

2. How do I store leftover ginger?

Store uncut ginger in an airtight container in the fridge. For cut pieces, wrap them in a paper towel before sealing to absorb excess moisture and slow drying.

3. What's the best way to peel ginger if I want to?

Skip the vegetable peeler. Use the back of a spoon instead — it gets into every groove without wasting the flesh underneath. Though honestly, with a cold press juicer you don't need to peel at all.