blenders Ninja Blender

parker49

parker49

Sorry i know there is like a 100 topics on which blender to get, and there is lots of discussion about the top end ones like vitamix, blendtec,and the ninja. I am thinking about getting a ninja since they are a little more affordable. There are several right now on amazon for under $100 that are still 1000 and 1100 watts and i know that wattage is not the only thing to consider.
 
There are so many ninja blenders i just wanted to see if anyone could recommend specific ninja blenders that they have (or have used) and like. The two that i am considering the most are https://www.amazon.com/SharkNinja-BL660-Shark-Professional-Blender/dp/B003VWXXXK/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1480613848&sr=1-2&keywords=ninja%2Bblenders&th=1 which in the description says bl660 but then when you get into it there is the NJ600 which is 1000 watts and the bl660 which is the 1100 watts. Then there is also a wide base which i don't know why that matters. In theory i know the 1100 watts should be more powerful, but i have done some research that has suggested that the 1000 watt breaks up veggies better. My main goal is for hot sauces and i would prefer it to break it up as much as possible, hopefully to the extent that i won't have to use a food mill prior to bottling. Any thoughts or suggestions are appreciated. 
 
SavinaRed said:
I would opt for the BL740 as it has the small 16 oz blender attachment for smoothies which will really smooth out your sauce. I have the 1100 with the 16oz smoothie attachment. I also own a Blendtec. 
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Thanks, so you have the BL740? I'm sure it does not pulverize as much as the blendtec but do you think i would be able to get away with not using the food mill?
 
parker49 said:
Thanks, so you have the BL740? I'm sure it does not pulverize as much as the blendtec but do you think i would be able to get away with not using the food mill?
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You might still need a food mill as there will still be some seeds. I don't mind a few seeds is a sauce but some people do. The Ninja I have was a package deal from Costco which is was called The Ninja Professional 1200 watt system. See below
 
https://www.amazon.com/Ninja-Kitchen-Performance-Blender-BL780CO/dp/B00GCWV0CC
 
And you can enjoy the blender babes critique of the ninja, vitamix and blendtec head to head. :)
 
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NweA-ybN_Y
 
my wife uses the Nutri Ninja, i have no idea why she uses/likes it, but everytime she uses it(daily) she makes a comment on how much she likes her blender.
she is a Team Beachbody Elite coach and uses their powdered products, i asked her if i could use the beast to grind up some peas and pumpkin for soup and got a big NO!.
(i could ask her about the benefits for you but she is in bed, if you would like me to pursue it further, i could ask her in the morning).
 
 
SavinaRed said:
And you can enjoy the blender babes critique of the ninja, vitamix and blendtec head to head. :)
 
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NweA-ybN_Y
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Very good to watch, i imagine that is what i expected. That is the 1000 watt ninja, but that makes me think the reviews that said that one was better at veggies makes me think otherwise. It didn't really make sense that it would be.

 
Burning Colon said:
my wife uses the Nutri Ninja, i have no idea why she uses/likes it, but everytime she uses it(daily) she makes a comment on how much she likes her blender.
she is a Team Beachbody Elite coach and uses their powdered products, i asked her if i could use the beast to grind up some peas and pumpkin for soup and got a big NO!.
(i could ask her about the benefits for you but she is in bed, if you would like me to pursue it further, i could ask her in the morning).
 
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I appreciate it, i don't blame her for being stingy with it  :P i'm just mainly curious about the texture it leaves. 
 
I haven't posted in awhile or been too active the last year or so, but I still come on and read a bit.

As far as the Nutri-Ninja, I use one for smaller batches, its called the intelligent I.Q or ultimate......well, this one...https://www.amazon.com/Nutri-Ninja-Auto-iQ-BL481/dp/B00NGV3PFC
 
...and I use this...https://www.amazon.com/48oz-Nutri-Ninja-Jar-XSK48OZ/dp/B016A7OPDE/ref=pd_sim_79_5?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B016A7OPDE&pd_rd_r=TG2JP2X2937W8FVMXGT8&pd_rd_w=3Osyc&pd_rd_wg=ByhJB&psc=1&refRID=TG2JP2X2937W8FVMXGT8
 
It only blends up to 40oz at a time but for very small batches it really does break everything down quite well, including seeds. Is it as good as vitamix or blendtec? Doubt it, but its cost for home use is minimal.
It took a bit of time to run a 3 gallon batch a few weeks ago through it but it came out smooth and I didn't need to screen or mill my sauce.
 
For a home blender its a pretty good deal if your making small batches on a semi-regular basis.  But to use it commercially I would opt for waring, blendtec or vitamix.
Just an old goats 2 cents.
 
2Goats said:
I haven't posted in awhile or been too active the last year or so, but I still come on and read a bit.
As far as the Nutri-Ninja, I use one for smaller batches, its called the intelligent I.Q or ultimate......well, this one...https://www.amazon.com/Nutri-Ninja-Auto-iQ-BL481/dp/B00NGV3PFC
 
...and I use this...https://www.amazon.com/48oz-Nutri-Ninja-Jar-XSK48OZ/dp/B016A7OPDE/ref=pd_sim_79_5?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B016A7OPDE&pd_rd_r=TG2JP2X2937W8FVMXGT8&pd_rd_w=3Osyc&pd_rd_wg=ByhJB&psc=1&refRID=TG2JP2X2937W8FVMXGT8
 
It only blends up to 40oz at a time but for very small batches it really does break everything down quite well, including seeds. Is it as good as vitamix or blendtec? Doubt it, but its cost for home use is minimal.
It took a bit of time to run a 3 gallon batch a few weeks ago through it but it came out smooth and I didn't need to screen or mill my sauce.
 
For a home blender its a pretty good deal if your making small batches on a semi-regular basis.  But to use it commercially I would opt for waring, blendtec or vitamix.
Just an old goats 2 cents.
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I appreciate the old goats 2 cents :). I well definitely check it out. I think ninja will do what I want. No commercial here just personal use, thanks for your insight.
 
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