One of the selling points of the vitamix for me is that users claim that it pulverizes the small seeds in berries. Does this blender do so?
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Mostly. But if using for scientific study, not sure totally. Anyway, we like this blender the best of any we have had!
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I honestly don't know the answer to this question. My wife and I like to crunch on the seeds as we drink/eat the smoothies we make. This blender has a very powerful motor and very high RPM's. I assume it would do what you want if you let it run @ the highest RPM's a bit longer. Hope this helps!
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I honestly do not see how any blender could pulverize the small seeds you find inside of strawberries or other berries. No blenders on the market have sharp blades, as the blades would dull too quickly. Breaking down very small seeds would require a grinder type action. Now as for larger seeds such as those found in watermelon, this blender does break them down. The benefit of the Waring over the Vitamix will be the carafe, it is well designed and does not need the pusher that comes with the Vitamix.
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It certainly pulverizes small seeds. The problem I had with my Waring is that it stopped working after 2 years with very little use. For a similar price I bought a Blendtec with 8 years warranty included.
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No. When you select the smoothie option the blades automatically start in one direction and then they will reverse to spin In the other direction. This way any food that falls under the blades will spin back out to be blended. It's really a fabulous feature.
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The six blade, as far as I'm concerned, works like a VitaMix, I put frozen broccoli, frozen frut, ice and all the rest and I never have lumps, whereas with the regular blender blade it wasn't crushed up as well. I love these. I have 3 of them as I have 3 large blender jars, I'm a smoothie person. Plus I make zucchini soup, just zukes and chicken broth cooked and then bended. I make several jars and keep it in the frig to have on hand. Today I am going to try to add some cooked carrots. I like this, as I am not a good eater. thanks for asking
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I personally like to cut some of the fruit at least in half. Yeah, seeds and all. Maybe not the peel of an orange and such. The great thing is, the vitamix comes with an instructional DVD.
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Absolutely! In a much better way. That is actually the reason why I purchased the blender and I'm extremely satisfied with its performance. Speaking of, I have a batch in the fridge. Throw in nuts it's awesome.
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No. The blades spin too slowly, it purees, I guess you can approach something like a badly blended smoothie if you run it for a long long time, risking burning the cheap motor. For fruits and smoothies its all about rpm, and this is a chopping device, not a blending device. And don't even think about throwing ice into this, food processors only handle what you can cut with a knife.
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Yes, the blender is also good for vegetable/fruit smoothies. It does pulverize and makes creamy smoothies. I like this blender very much. It has worked wonderfully.
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If you want actual juice extract...where the pulp is separated from the juice and you are left with only juice..no, it doesn't do that, as all fruits and vegetables are chopped in the same container. However, it is blends very finely, so that you can drink it without noticing any pulp; ,but it's not the pure juice that a juicer makes. However, if you just want to make sure it can turn veggies into something drinkable...yes, it does that. I have a Vitamix and I am very impressed how well this compares to the Vitamix. Had I bought this first, I wouldn't have bought the Vitamix. I bought this as something I could travel with. If you want actual juice extract...where the pulp is separated from the juice and you are left with only juice..no, it doesn't do that, as all fruits and vegetables are chopped in the same container. However, it is blends very finely, so that you can drink it without noticing any pulp; ,but it's not the pure juice that a juicer makes. However, if you just want to make sure it can turn veggies into something drinkable...yes, it does that. I have a Vitamix and I am very impressed how well this compares to the Vitamix. Had I bought this first, I wouldn't have bought the Vitamix. I bought this... » Read More If you want actual juice extract...where the pulp is separated from the juice and you are left with only juice..no, it doesn't do that, as all fruits and vegetables are chopped in the same container. However, it is blends very finely, so that you can drink it without noticing any pulp; ,but it's not the pure juice that a juicer makes. However, if you just want to make sure it can turn veggies into something drinkable...yes, it does that. I have a Vitamix and I am very impressed how well this compares to the Vitamix. Had I bought this first, I wouldn't have bought the Vitamix. I bought this as something I could travel with. « Show Less
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True..... tho I haven't noticed strawberry seeds. I have put blackberries in with the strawberries, and it definitely does not grind blackberries. I asked a long-time user and she said "just get used to the seeds!" I want thick smoothies, so I don't use more liquid, just "enjoy" the bits of crunch!
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This fiber is a seed-grain type of food. It probably pulverizes completely in a very strong blender, but my blender doesn't break it down as much. Easily drinkable after mixing. You will crunch on a seed or two, after using a blender, however it's a minor issue.
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Turns veggies and fruit into a rich, drinkable solution. If you want to juice, you will have to get a nut milk bag and strain the blended mixture. I would say that if you are into just "juicing" buy a juicer. If you like to have your fruits and veggies blended into a solution AND be able to make way more things, get the Vitamix. I have not met a dissatisfied Vitamix owner.
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It's only supposed to put through a fine product based on what you put through the disc. For example if you put cooked apples through it, it catches the skin and seeds and heavy pulp in the top and pushes through an applesauce type result. I've never put raspberries through although they are very delicate and maybe a strainer would have worked better? It probably separated the seeds and skin but because they are so small ad filled with liquid, it's not the best fruit choice for a mill? Hope this helps.
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According to the Booklet this isn't able to do "soft fruits". As in banana, avacados, mangos. It probably can, but it probably will clog it up. Smoothies are more blenders.
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If you want actual juice extract...where the pulp is separated from the juice and you are left with only juice..no, it doesn't do that, as all fruits and vegetables are chopped in the same container. However, it is blends very finely, so that you can drink it without noticing any pulp; ,but it's not the pure juice that a juicer makes. However, if you just want to make sure it can turn veggies into something drinkable...yes, it does that. I have a Vitamix and I am very impressed how well this compares to the Vitamix. Had I bought this first, I wouldn't have bought the Vitamix. I bought this as something I could travel with.
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What sold me on my original purchase of a vitamix back in the 1990's was a demo where the guy put whole eggs, small apples and other items in the container and made a drink that was delicious. Personally, I do not push the matter. I quarter apples (leaving out the seeds) and other larger fruits etc. A plunger is provided with the machine to help push larger items back in the blades if the item gets bounced around. So yes, you can leave seeds and peel if you wish. I just find it easier to blend the smaller pieces....saying that do not confuse this with thinking the machine is just a blender. The machine will also chop ice and grind seeds etc. It is so much more powerful than what a blender can do. What sold me on my original purchase of a vitamix back in the 1990's was a demo where the guy put whole eggs, small apples and other items in the container and made a drink that was delicious. Personally, I do not push the matter. I quarter apples (leaving out the seeds) and other larger fruits etc. A plunger is provided with the machine to help push larger items back in the blades if the item gets bounced around. So yes, you can leave seeds and peel if you wish. I just find it easier to blend the smaller pieces....saying that do not confuse this with thinking the machine is just a blender.... » Read More What sold me on my original purchase of a vitamix back in the 1990's was a demo where the guy put whole eggs, small apples and other items in the container and made a drink that was delicious. Personally, I do not push the matter. I quarter apples (leaving out the seeds) and other larger fruits etc. A plunger is provided with the machine to help push larger items back in the blades if the item gets bounced around. So yes, you can leave seeds and peel if you wish. I just find it easier to blend the smaller pieces....saying that do not confuse this with thinking the machine is just a blender. The machine will also chop ice and grind seeds etc. It is so much more powerful than what a blender can do. « Show Less
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Unless Vitamix makes a juicer, a Vitamix is a blender. I have one. Love it, but it's a blender. Mac-daddy of all blenders! Awesome. But it is not a juicer. I juice, then add the juice to some whole fruit, kale, whatever then into the Vitamix and make the best smoothies on earth.
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Is the recall you are referring to in response to those black specs that come out into your blend? Or is that something completely different and unrelated? Does this blender have that black spec problem? I really want a vitamix but that is a deal breaker for me with my gastroparesis and weak stomach. Thanks in advance for your help! Take care and be well. Happy Holidays to you!