(And what if you do decide to make compost?) Price and performance You probably don’t want last night’s gazpacho as an undercurrent of flavor in this morning’s banana smoothie. Plastic absorbs odors and sometimes even the dishwasher can’t quite get rid of them. If this is an appliance you plan to leave out, there’s no reason you can’t find one that’s at least moderately attractive, and some are downright eye-catching. The plastic jar will look like you’ve had it forever within a few short months. A glass jar will remain clear, whereas the plastic will become scratched up, especially if you use it to chop ice, and discolored, if you use it for anything vivid, like berries. They haven’t yet invented a plastic pitcher that looks prettier than even the most mundane glass version. If that’s what you expect to be doing with yours, glass is definitely the way to go. You must use common sense precautions when processing hot food, but a glass blender is rarely going to crack from heat exposure.Īlthough many people buy blenders to make smoothies and frozen drinks, the more recent trend for bulletproof coffee has people using blenders for hot drinks every morning. Not only can the heat cause microscopic particles of plastic to leach into your food, but plastic blenders – particularly the lower end models – are more likely to crack as a result of the higher pressure exerted by a heated liquid. Hot liquidsįervent health enthusiasts stay away from all plastic as much as possible, but even moderately health-conscious people avoid putting hot liquids in plastic.
If all you’ve got is a sort of vague gut feeling that glass is better, rest assured there are some real reasons to go with glass. You’re not alone, as evidenced by the array of choices you still have amongst glass blenders.
Buyer’s Guide: How to Buy the Best Blenders with Glass JarsĪlthough most of the famous blenders these days use plastic jars, or pitchers, you’ve got your heart set on glass.
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