An apparatus designed for extracting juice from apples, featuring an integrated mechanism to pulverize the fruit before pressing. This combines the functions of fruit maceration and juice extraction into a single unit. For example, an orchard owner might use this to process a large quantity of apples quickly and efficiently.
The primary advantage of such a device lies in its efficiency and convenience. The integrated grinder minimizes preparation time by eliminating the need for a separate step of crushing or milling the apples. Historically, cider production involved multiple stages and pieces of equipment. The integration represents a streamlining of the process, allowing for increased juice yield with less manual effort. This translates to significant time and labor savings, particularly for operations with substantial output.