I have a blender at home, but I couldn’t help wondering. Can you use a blender to puree? And if so, what happens to the texture of the food?
In a word, yes. But it depends on what you’re trying to do. If you’re blending or liquefying for smoothies or soup, then yes! The food will be completely pureed and marginally chunky depending on your settings. Be sure not to add ingredients that are too hard like frozen fruit before turning the blender on because they might damage it. The same goes for ice cubes.
If you’re using a blender to puree food that has been cooked, then be sure not to add any ingredients that are too hard. Doing so may crack or break the bowl and blade, which is exactly what happened to my friend’s blender. We were making a soup and left the canna-butter in the food processor without washing it off first. The butter acted as a lubricant and caused the plastic bowl to slip out of place while it was still turning!
The only way you’ll know if your blender is strong enough to withstand high heat is if you’ve used it with other hot soups or liquids before. Not to mention, if you’re using the highest setting, it may cause your blender to overheat. If it’s not meant to handle hot liquids, it will shut off automatically.
If you plan on making a soup with added fiber from brown rice or quinoa, I’d recommend using a food processor first and then transferring it to the blender for liquefaction. Otherwise, the blender may not be able to handle it!
When Should You Use A Blender Vs A Food Processor?
In a word, both! If you’re planning on making soups, sauces or pesto, then I’d recommend using your blender or immersion blender first. Once pureed or liquefied (depending on the consistency you want), transfer it to the food processor for further mincing and/or chopping.
If you’re using a blender to liquefy ingredients that have been cooked, you’ll get a smoother consistency than if you were to use them raw. An example of this is making mayonnaise. It’s also a good idea to use a blender if you’re trying to incorporate leafy vegetables into soups or sauce without having them break up too much.
Can you use a blender to puree cannabis?
If you’re making cannabis-infused butter or oil for cooking purposes, then yes! I’d recommend putting the buds or leaves in first and then adding the fats or oils. From there, liquefy and puree as usual. You can also add your ingredients in layers if you have time. That way you don’t have to worry about your blender overheating! If your mixture gets too hot and begins to steam, stop the machine and finish up slowly.
Other than that, the texture of the food will be totally different and you can use any other ingredients or spices that you’d like.
What Types Of Blenders Are The Best For Making Cannabis Foods?
If you ask me a question like “What are the best blenders for making cannabis foods?” then I’m going to tell you what I think! There are a variety of equipment out there that gives you the versatility to make dry soup, sauces and milk shakes. But versatility is one thing, and quality is another.
With that said, I’d recommend a powerful blender like a Vitamix or Ninja. Both of which can easily grind, chop, liquefy and puree hard or soft foods. A powerful blender can also handle heat because they come with a powerful motor that won’t overheat.
If you’re buying a blender to make cannabis-infused butter or oil, then I would go for a single serve blender like the Magic Bullet or Nutribullet because you’ll want to be able to quickly produce your meals.
What’s the best thing about buying an immersion blender? It works fast, it uses no power and it doesn’t make noise.
Is A Blender Or Food Processor Better For Making Baby Food?
If you’re planning on making baby food at home, I’d say both. However, if you don’t have the time to make your own baby food, then I’d go for buying store-bought baby food.
To be honest, I think it’s a personal choice and it also depends on what type of foods you want your baby to eat. (If any) If you’re going to go the homemade route, though, I’d recommend using a food processor or stick blender for the pureeing and liquefying stages. If you’re using a countertop blender, be sure not to use any ingredients that are too hard because they’ll damage the blades.
Is It Better To Puree In Blender Or Food Processor?
Again, it comes down to what you’re trying to achieve. A blender will give you a smoother consistency while a food processor will give you a finer and more blended consistency. Either way, you’ll be able to make great purees!
I also find that blenders tend to have better heat resistance than food processors, which makes them perfect for hot soups or purees. The only thing I’d worry about is the motor burning out because the pureed or liquefied ingredients may get too hot and cause the machine to overheat.
Is Blending And Puree The Same Thing?
If you’ve made watermelon margaritas, bloody marys or even banana daiquiris, then you’ve probably experienced a blender. Blenders are perfect for liquefying and pureeing ingredients no matter how hard they are!
I know that there are different ways to make drinkable food like smoothies and shakes but to be honest, I think that a blender is the best way to go! They’re not only convenient but they make delicious milkshakes too!
As for cannabis foods, blenders are also the best option because they feature powerful motors with variable speeds. Doing so allows you to use its blades as a food processor would.
Here are the steps that you need to take if you’re planning on making smoothies and shakes at home:
Start by adding frozen fruits, ice and any other ingredients (peanut butter, cannabis etc.) Add liquid in small amounts while the blender is running until you achieve a consistency that’s to your liking. With this step, you’ll want to be careful because if you add too much liquid at once, your blender will probably overheat! To avoid this from happening, try putting the ingredients in a cup or a large pitcher before transferring them into the blender.
Final Thoughts:
Well, that’s it for now. If you have any questions or if you’d like to add any tips of your own, feel free to leave them in the comments below. I’d also like to congratulate you for making it this far because that means that you’re one step closer to making delicious meals at home!
Remember that your blender is a very versatile piece of equipment and it can be used for much more than just making puree.
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