Vitamix does not use glass containers for its blenders because glass is not a safe or suitable material for high-performance blending. Glass jars can shatter, crack, or absorb heat from the blending process, which can affect the quality and safety of the blended food. Vitamix uses only the best, thick, durable, BPA-free plastic for its containers, which are designed to withstand the high speed and power of Vitamix blenders.
One of the main reasons why Vitamix does not use glass jars is because glass is a brittle material that can break easily under stress. Vitamix blenders are high-performance blenders that can reach speeds of up to 37,000 RPM. At such high speeds, the blades can create a lot of friction and force, which can cause glass jars to shatter or crack. This can result in glass shards flying out of the blender, which can injure the user or contaminate the food.
Glass jars can also break if they are dropped, hit, or exposed to sudden temperature changes. For example, if a user fills a glass jar with hot liquid and then places it on a cold surface, the glass can crack due to thermal shock. Similarly, if a user blends ice or frozen ingredients in a glass jar, the glass can crack due to the pressure and temperature difference. These scenarios can pose a safety hazard for the user and the blender.
The performance issue of glass jars
Another reason why Vitamix does not use glass jars is because glass is not a good material for efficient and effective blending. Glass jars have a high thermal mass, which means they absorb a lot of heat from the blending process. This can slow down the blending process and reduce the quality of the blended food. For example, if a user wants to make hot soup in a glass jar, the glass will absorb some of the heat from the friction of the blades, which will lower the temperature and consistency of the soup. On the other hand, if a user wants to make a smoothie or ice cream in a glass jar, the glass will absorb some of the coldness from the ingredients, which will melt them faster and make them watery.
Glass jars can also interfere with the vortex formation and circulation of the ingredients in the blender. Vitamix blenders are designed to create a powerful vortex that pulls the ingredients down to the blades and then pushes them up to the sides of the container. This creates a smooth and even blend, without leaving any chunks or air pockets. Glass jars, however, can disrupt this vortex due to their shape, weight, and thickness. Glass jars are usually round, heavy, and thick, which can make them harder to fit on the blender base, harder to hold and maneuver, and harder to blend with.
The advantages of plastic jars
Vitamix uses only the best, thick, durable, BPA-free plastic for its containers, which are specially designed to meet the strict safety and performance requirements of Vitamix blenders. Plastic jars are safer, lighter, and more resistant to breakage than glass jars. They can handle high speeds, high temperatures, and high impacts without cracking or shattering. They are also easier to clean and store than glass jars.
Plastic jars are also more efficient and effective for blending than glass jars. They have a low thermal mass, which means they do not absorb much heat from the blending process. This allows them to blend hot or cold ingredients faster and better, without affecting their temperature or texture. They also have a tapered shape, a thin wall, and a vented lid, which help create a strong vortex and a smooth circulation of the ingredients in the blender. They also have measurement markings, a handle, and a spout, which make them more convenient and user-friendly than glass jars.
Vitamix does not offer any glass jars for its blenders, but it does offer a new alternative that is not plastic either. It is the Vitamix Stainless Steel Container, which is made of food-grade 18/8 stainless steel. This container is compatible with all full-size Vitamix blenders and has a capacity of 48 ounces. It is durable, lightweight, and easy to clean. It is also non-reactive, which means it does not leach any chemicals or flavors into the food. It is ideal for blending hot, cold, acidic, or alkaline ingredients, such as soups, sauces, smoothies, nut butters, and more.
The Vitamix Stainless Steel Container has some advantages over plastic jars, such as being more scratch-resistant, more stain-resistant, and more odor-resistant. It also has some disadvantages, such as being more expensive, more noisy, and more opaque. It does not have any measurement markings, a handle, or a spout, which can make it less convenient and user-friendly than plastic jars. It also does not have a vented lid, which means it can build up pressure and steam when blending hot ingredients, which can cause the lid to pop off or the container to warp. Therefore, users need to be careful and follow the instructions when using the stainless steel container.
Conclusion
Vitamix does not use glass containers for its blenders because glass is not a safe or suitable material for high-performance blending. Glass jars can shatter, crack, or absorb heat from the blending process, which can affect the quality and safety of the blended food. Vitamix uses only the best, thick, durable, BPA-free plastic for its containers, which are designed to withstand the high speed and power of Vitamix blenders. Vitamix also offers a new alternative to plastic jars, which is the Vitamix Stainless Steel Container, which is made of food-grade 18/8 stainless steel. This container is compatible with all full-size Vitamix blenders and has a capacity of 48 ounces. It is durable, lightweight, and easy to clean. It is also non-reactive, which means it does not leach any chemicals or flavors into the food. It is ideal for blending hot, cold, acidic, or alkaline ingredients, such as soups, sauces, smoothies, nut butters, and more.
