Hello, I currently have a blender that unfortunately can no longer handle harder ingredients like nuts or seeds. Cleaning it is also always very time-consuming because it cannot be disassembled.
I am looking for a blender that can really crush everything. This includes things like peanuts, chia seeds, sunflower seeds. Apples, pears, or other fruits should not just become a puree with small pieces but be blended finely (a smooth puree).
I usually make a smoothie from these ingredients that covers a large part of my daily vitamin and mineral intake.
So here are my requirements:
-Blends nuts and seeds into “dust”
-Can crush ice
-2L (67.6 fl oz) capacity
-Easy to clean
-Quiet operation is preferred
-Automatic run time (e.g., 30 seconds) is preferred
-Glass container instead of plastic is preferred
-Quality is important
I use the appliance almost daily. Longevity is an important factor.
If it comes with glass containers for storing with secure lids, that would be an additional plus.
I can consider a price of up to 500€ but it should be a top-quality device that perfectly meets my requirements and preferences.
My target price is more around 200-300€, but even then, my highlighted requirements must be met.
I am looking for a blender that can really crush everything. This includes things like peanuts, chia seeds, sunflower seeds. Apples, pears, or other fruits should not just become a puree with small pieces but be blended finely (a smooth puree).
I usually make a smoothie from these ingredients that covers a large part of my daily vitamin and mineral intake.
So here are my requirements:
-Blends nuts and seeds into “dust”
-Can crush ice
-2L (67.6 fl oz) capacity
-Easy to clean
-Quiet operation is preferred
-Automatic run time (e.g., 30 seconds) is preferred
-Glass container instead of plastic is preferred
-Quality is important
I use the appliance almost daily. Longevity is an important factor.
If it comes with glass containers for storing with secure lids, that would be an additional plus.
I can consider a price of up to 500€ but it should be a top-quality device that perfectly meets my requirements and preferences.
My target price is more around 200-300€, but even then, my highlighted requirements must be met.
toxicmolotow schrieb:
All blenders have trouble with raspberry seeds. Even at 12,000 rpm, they don’t fully break down because there is still liquid present and 2000 W isn’t enough power. You can only get rid of them by straining (or using dried raspberries). Do high-performance blenders have the same problem? We’re talking about speeds in the range of 25,000–35,000 rpm. I always assumed that higher power is necessary to properly break down the fibers in green smoothies.
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toxicmolotof12 Jul 2016 08:03I'm out on this one, since I don't like green smoothies. :-D
toxicmolotow schrieb:
I’m out on that one, because I don’t like green smoothies. :-D Me neither, that’s why I didn’t look into it any further 😀
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daniels8712 Jul 2016 09:44The Omniblend is rated at 38,000 rpm, but sometimes small fragments of berry seeds remain (using a frozen mixed red berry blend). I’m not sure why. Kiwi seeds—which are already very tiny—get completely broken down. The Vitamix is supposed to do this a bit better, or rather the container is better. Since the Vitamix container also fits the Omniblend, I’m thinking of testing the Vitamix container.
No leaf parts are left at all. No fibers, etc. I also throw in dried fruits and nuts.
No leaf parts are left at all. No fibers, etc. I also throw in dried fruits and nuts.
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daniels8712 Jul 2016 09:58I just noticed that during the Amazon Prime Day deals, the Ultratec blender is available for 112.50. A friend of mine has one and is very satisfied with it. Maybe order and try it out?
I use an electric ice crusher (€20, about 12 years old), a hand mixer (about 15 years old), a granite mortar (€15), a juice press (€10), various sieves, and a good double rocker knife. For hard ingredients like nuts or similar, you can use an old coffee grinder from grandma’s time, which can be found for around €10 at flea markets or online. Alternatively, buy pre-ground ingredients (I understand this is difficult with raspberries) or get a small electric coffee grinder.
Okay, it’s old-school—except for the ice crusher and hand mixer, nothing is electric or programmable by timer—but what else?
To justify the cost of a professional food processor/Thermomix, you really need to prepare large amounts of dough, sauces, etc.
Regards,
Dirk Grafe
Okay, it’s old-school—except for the ice crusher and hand mixer, nothing is electric or programmable by timer—but what else?
To justify the cost of a professional food processor/Thermomix, you really need to prepare large amounts of dough, sauces, etc.
Regards,
Dirk Grafe