How Long to Run a High Speed Blender

A high speed blender is a great tool for any kitchen, residential or commercial. The greatest benefit of the high speed blender is the speed. A high speed blender will allow for foods to be blended quickly and efficiently, without overheating the ingredients, making sure that all of the vitamins and nutrients in fruits and vegetables are there for your consumption. A high speed blender is any blender that has 2 horsepower or greater. Many of these are designed for commercial use, but there are many residential models available as well.

How Long to Run the Blender

When using a high speed blender you need to only use it for a very short time in order to reach the right consistency. In fact, a high speed blender moves so quickly, you could make hot soup in just 3 minutes with it, just from the friction created by the blades. To make a smoothie or other blended drink, you would first need to run several short 2 to 3 second low speed chopping sessions to make sure that all of the ingredients, such as fruit, nuts and seeds are properly mixed. Then move the speed quickly up progressively until you reach the highest setting. Let the blender run at the highest setting for 5 to 10 seconds and you will have a consistency that can easily be pulled through a straw.