A blender is an indispensable tool in the kitchen, which is used to prepare various dishes and drinks.
However, there are some things that should not be put in a blender for various reasons.
10 Things You Should Never Put in a Blender
The list of "prohibited" things looks like this.
Adding hot liquids to the blender may cause pressure to build up, which may cause an explosion and serious burns.
The liquid must be cooled before using the blender. Of course, it is important to emphasize the word "hot" here. If we are talking about warm liquid, it will not cause any harm.
Carbonated drinks such as soda or carbonated juices can release carbon dioxide when blended, which can cause foaming and splashing.
Like hot liquids, hot soups can create pressure in the blender and cause an accident.
You need to let the soup cool before blending it.
Small pits and seeds: Pits and seeds from fruits such as apricots or peaches can damage the blender blades and cause the unit to malfunction.
Hard fruit or vegetable peels can damage the blender blades and cause it to break.
Large bones. The most interesting thing is that some people even put large bones in the blender. Why they do this is an open question. But, even based on the rational component, bones in the blender can cause serious damage.
Large vegetables, such as potatoes or sweet potatoes, that are not cooled down can create pressure in the blender and cause it to break. Vegetables must be cooled down. It is also worth remembering that cooled vegetables are always easier to chop.
Spices. There is no harm in adding spices. However, a blender is definitely not capable of grinding them, and some people hope for it.
Meat. Theoretically, meat can be chopped. But what's the point? After chopping meat in a blender, the resulting mass is too homogeneous, which will be difficult to use during cooking.
Coffee beans. Adding them can be a real disaster. At best, you will get an uneven grind. But, the likelihood that the blades will become very dull and the blender will break is much higher.
We previously wrote about when a blender can be useful.
