Mixer of Death

All blenders have problems with the raspberry seeds. You can't break them down even at 12,000 rpm because there is still liquid present and 2000W is not enough for that. You can only get rid of them with a sieve (or with dried raspberries).

Do high-performance blenders have problems with that too? We're talking more in the range of 25,000-35,000 rpm. I have always assumed that real power is more necessary to properly separate the fibers in green smoothies?

I'm out, since I don't like green smoothies. :-D

I'm out, because I don't like green smoothies. :-D

Me neither, that's why I didn't look into it any further :D

So the Omniblend is specified with 38000 rpm, but sometimes small fragments of berry seeds remain (frozen mixed red berries). I don’t know why. Kiwi seeds – which are already so tiny – it breaks down again. The Vitamix is supposed to do this a bit better, or rather the container is better. But since it also fits on the Omniblend, I thought I’d try the Vitamix container. Nothing at all remains from leaf components. No fibers etc. I also throw in dried fruits and nuts.

I just saw.. the Ultratec blender is currently available for 112.50 in the Amazon Prime Day deals. A friend of mine has it and is very satisfied. Maybe order and test it?

I use an electric ice crusher (20€, about 12 years old), a hand mixer (about 15 years), a granite mortar (15€), a juicer (10€), various sieves and a proper double weighing knife. If you like, you can use an old coffee grinder from grandma's time for hard things like nuts or similar, you can get one for 10€ at the flea market or on eBay. Alternatively, buy pre-ground ingredients (I understand that this is difficult with raspberries) or get a small electric coffee grinder.

Ok, it's old-school, except for the ice crusher and hand mixer, not electric and also not usable with a timer - but otherwise?

To make a professional chopper/Thermomix worthwhile, you have to prepare a lot of dough, sauces, etc. ...

Best regards
Dirk Grafe