Before purchasing this Vitamix dry grains container I read several reviews. Not just to determine if it lived up to its claims, but whether it was worth the investment. Because, let's be real, anything with the name "Vitamix" on it is going to be expensive. Plus, I already have two containers: the default 64 oz that came with my Ascent 3500 and the 48 oz stainless steel container that I purchased separately. So I had to decide if it was REALLY necessary and worth the money to buy another container. Especially after I read a review that claimed this dry container was exactly the same as the wet container. Spoiler alert: it's NOT the same.
The difference between this container and the wet containers that are included with your machine are the blades. Visually, you can see they are somewhat different. The wet containers have blades that work to pull ingredients down like a vacuum to pulverize them. But the dry container blades push ingredients UP into the container. This is to minimize the risk of ingredients getting trapped under the blades and ensures a consistent grind. Put it this way: yes, you can technically use your wet container to achieve a similar result, just like you can use the dry container to blend smoothies, but the end result will likely not be as good as it would be if produced in the container for which it was intended.
So here is what I would say: if you want the ability to grind dry ingredients but only occasionally, then I don't think it's worth getting a separate container. But if you like to grind your own coffee beans, create flour, chop nuts and/or make nut butters on a REGULAR basis then I absolutely do think it's worth the investment. If anything just to have a dedicated container for wet or dry and distribute the workload between two blade types.
Is it necessary to get this container? No. You definitely don't NEED it. You can do these things in the wet container if need be. I just think the end result is better in this container for dry ingredients. It depends on how much of a perfectionist you are, how much storage you have for another container, and whether you plan to use it often enough to justify the price. Personally, I think it's worth it. But you may decide it's not. Hopefully this information helps you determine whether you should get it or forget it.
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Mango
Tengo mi vitamix hace ya más de 10 años con ella es un producto caro pero vale la pena en todos los sentidos. Mi vaso hace unos meses se estrelló así que tuve que reemplazarlo y el vaso de 48 oz se sobrecalento total que el vaso que compré hace unos meses lo utilizo diariamente para los guisados del día a día pero necesito otro para los licuados o jugos así que me anime por este que es transparente desde el vaso hasta la tapa la cuestión es que al desempacar noté en el mango del vaso una unión no sé si sea de fábrica o solo el mío tiene este defecto. Alguien puede opinar sobre su vaso por favor
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Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2024
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Tengo mi vitamix hace ya más de 10 años con ella es un producto caro pero vale la pena en todos los sentidos. Mi vaso hace unos meses se estrelló así que tuve que reemplazarlo y el vaso de 48 oz se sobrecalento total que el vaso que compré hace unos meses lo utilizo diariamente para los guisados del día a día pero necesito otro para los licuados o jugos así que me anime por este que es transparente desde el vaso hasta la tapa la cuestión es que al desempacar noté en el mango del vaso una unión no sé si sea de fábrica o solo el mío tiene este defecto. Alguien puede opinar sobre su vaso por favor
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Easy to use.
Reviewed in Canada on March 27, 2023Color: ClearSize: 64 fl ozVerified Purchase
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Vale cada peso de su precio
Reviewed in Mexico on April 18, 2022Color: ClearSize: 64 fl ozVerified Purchase
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Leider nicht mit dem europäischen Vitamix kompatibel
Reviewed in Germany on March 28, 2024Color: ClearSize: 48 fl ozVerified Purchase
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Doesn’t work in UK
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 22, 2022Color: ClearSize: 48 fl ozVerified Purchase
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Reviewed in Canada on August 14, 2020Color: ClearSize: 48 fl ozVerified Purchase
