Is this blender able to liquefy kale, chard, and other tough/ dense green veggies? I would really like for it to liquefy kale leaves and stems.
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I blend apples, celery, cucumber, ginger, and fresh lemon juice. I add some water and am able to drink it as a thick shake. No chunks whatsoever in the shake. Hope this helps you.
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Kathleen, this blender is a Powerful, High Speed Blender capable of reducing ice cubes to powder in seconds. I have used it to blend my veggies, my fruits and just about anything else with ease. I am not familiar with the tough green veggies, but I honestly do not think it would even be a challenge. This Ninja is a terrific blender, so far I have bought 3 and have given 2 to my family and friends. Good Luck, Charlie
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Not sure about kale or chard but it does a nice job on fresh baby spinach leaves with stems.
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I am not sure because I have never tried them. I bought the blender at Costco and it came with the blender, 3 cups with a blade, dough blender and a chopper. I have only used the cups and blade to make smoothies and the chopper did a great job on a mixture of carrots, celery and onions. I also chopped up a boneless chicken breast. Perhaps someone else has tried the items you want to use and wrote a review. So far I am happy with the system but I have only had it for about 3 weeks. I really like the consistency of the smoothies I make with frozen strawberries and bananas along with yogurt and milk. I am not sure because I have never tried them. I bought the blender at Costco and it came with the blender, 3 cups with a blade, dough blender and a chopper. I have only used the cups and blade to make smoothies and the chopper did a great job on a mixture of carrots, celery and onions. I also chopped up a boneless chicken breast. Perhaps someone else has tried the items you want to use and wrote a review. So far I am happy with the system but I have only had it for about 3 weeks. I really like the consistency of the smoothies I make with frozen strawberries and bananas along with yogurt... » Read More I am not sure because I have never tried them. I bought the blender at Costco and it came with the blender, 3 cups with a blade, dough blender and a chopper. I have only used the cups and blade to make smoothies and the chopper did a great job on a mixture of carrots, celery and onions. I also chopped up a boneless chicken breast. Perhaps someone else has tried the items you want to use and wrote a review. So far I am happy with the system but I have only had it for about 3 weeks. I really like the consistency of the smoothies I make with frozen strawberries and bananas along with yogurt and milk. « Show Less
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I ususally put a large leaf of kale in my shake, stem and all. I don't know if I'd say liquify, but it definitely doesn't leave chunks. I'd say the one thing is could liquify a little better would be the ginger. I only use a little but it's very strong. I've used celery, spinach, half of an apple with seeds removed but skin on. My shakes are drinkable no spoon needed. I used plain yogurt and water as my liquid at the beginning, now I use almond milk. Yum.
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Probably not. It is not the intended use.The blender is for soft fruits and veggies.
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Awesome! I make green smoothies every day with this blender and the results are fantastic. You could blend rocks with this thing! We'll worth the price. Enjoy!
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I've had my Fusion for years and I make smoothies often. I cut up apples, carrots, ginger and anything hard. When using kale, I add that first with 1 cup of water. The smoothie ends up being slightly textured, easy to drink with a straw if desired. Frozen fruit blends smoothly in the mix. The Fusion is truly a great blender and well made.
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If you mean blend as blending into a smoothie, yes, I have been able to blend kale well in my KitchenAid.
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Yes, it is suitable for green veggie smoothies. Just cut the hard stuff up (sort of) first. It does just fine.
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We make fresh salsa with our garden veggies all the time. We also make our own V8 type juice with carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, cilantro, celery, etc, so I'm sure the Ninja would handle kale just fine.
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NOt a good idea. You can puree items, but liquidy items are best suited for a blender. Especially a high-powered Vitamix! I recommend it!
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Yes! I use it primarily for smoothies, be they green or fruit. It gets kale chopped to the point you don't have to chew it! I've had this for a year now, still going strong! Hope this helps!
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Yes - we have used the blender for carrots, turnips, and making tomato paste from our own vegetables. The process takes a while at several speeds. My wife also has a dedicated food processor that she prefers for "soup work".
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I have nothing to compare it to other blenders but I am satisfied on the amount of juce I get from leafy greens. However I have only blended Kale. Overall I am very satisfyied withe the Breville jucer.Kind regards,Claylon
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I am sorry to say that I have not tried any leafy greens in mine. I have tried fruits and other veggies and have not found anything this blender cannot handle. I would have no problem trying it if that means anything. If you try it, please write a review so I know.
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To be honest I have only used it to blend oatmeal, bananas, peanut butter and milk, so I can't really say how it would handle those veggies. If those veggies were in water or chicken stock I bet they would blend fine.
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I put kale in my smoothies and it chops it up really well. Haven't used just kale or spinach.
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i make a smoothie every morning which includes carrots, lemons, beets, kale, ginger, all the "usual suspects"...and it blends them into a perfectly smooth drink! i do cut things up into manageable sizes before putting them into the cannister but this thing is a beast :) my only issue with the blender is the ill-fitting lid and spillage when pouring, but it's nothing egregious.
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Yes - works on everything...kale does sometimes have tiny pieces, but you can not tell they are there when you drink it. I bet they would be removed if you let it blend longer (I am impatient). I have owned it for about 6 months. Luv it.
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My experience with kale and other greens is that they blend very well. Sometimes I add whole baby carrots, chunks of beet, and whole strawberries, for example, in addition to the greens. There is a "smoothie" button on the panel that gets everything blended. As soon as that is finished, I hit the #5 button, and any small pieces of vegetables are instantly blended.