what is the difference between using this machine and using a blendtec or vitamix to make almond milk?
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Hi Michelle, if you only make raw almond milk, I believe there is no difference between using the Vitamix or the Soyajoy. In my case, I use the Soyajoy every week to make almond milk (raw) for my coffee and soymilk (cooked) for my yogurt and cheeses. With the Soyajoy G4 you have the 2 options, it will go through grinding cycles with and without heating cycles. It will heat your water to about 180 F, even if you want, you can make soups with the Soyajoy. I really like this machine.
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I suppose you could soak your almonds , blend in a v.m. , and strain. This option was less expensive for me vs. buying a v.m. , it is stainless steel, has multiple settings, it cooks, and cleans very easily. If you have a v.m. you don't need this to blend almonds, or make soup. But, use a fine mesh strain and a rubber spatula to get all the milk from your batch. After you do that, use a nut milk bag if you need the milk to be extra smooth. I find I never need to use my nut milk bag any more after using the fine strainer. Nut milk bag is a lot of work and you never get all the milk out. Again, if you have a vita mix, you don't need this maker. But do invest in a good strainer with a handle , and a rubber spatula. Milk tip, use almond extract instead of vanilla when making almond milk, its awesome!
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If you already have a blendtec or a vitamix and you only want to make almond milk, you absolutely don't need this. I only make almond milk in my vitamix. I use the Soyajoy to cook soymilk (because boiling it on the stovetop became a nightmare), but I then re-blend the soymilk in my vitamix because this thing is worthless as a blender.
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A regular blender does not heat up the mix to make soy milk. This Soyajoy mixes soaked soya beans and water and cooks and does the all the work by itself by pushing the start button.Wonderful thing is that the soymilk is ready in 27 minutes. It does not require any monitoring the process. It is easy and simple.
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It will cook the soy or almond at the same time. This will eliminate the after taste of raw beams. To me.....it's less pot/pan for me to clean. Enjoy!
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I have never made almond milk, but I bet it would work well. Makes amazing hummus.
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the blendtec is amazing. no pulp, just a smooth frothy smoothie. go with the blendtec you won't regret it.
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I have both. I just replaced my 1995 Vitamix with a new model that has preset programs for smoothies, soups and frozen treats. I LOVE my vitamix, which btw has a 7 year warranty with the option of upgrade, and is definately the better machine healthwise and if you want more than straight juicing. I cannot imagine what the previous poster did to the Vitamix that it fell apart. It is a workhorse!" However, if you are just juicing, having owned several juicers the Brevelle is the best! Pros and Cons summary: VITAMIX - variety, "Whole" juicer, easy cleanup, built to last. BREVELLE JUICER - Smooth juice with less pulp left over than other Juicers, so much to clean up I rarely use it. I have both. I just replaced my 1995 Vitamix with a new model that has preset programs for smoothies, soups and frozen treats. I LOVE my vitamix, which btw has a 7 year warranty with the option of upgrade, and is definately the better machine healthwise and if you want more than straight juicing. I cannot imagine what the previous poster did to the Vitamix that it fell apart. It is a workhorse!" However, if you are just juicing, having owned several juicers the Brevelle is the best! Pros and Cons summary: VITAMIX - variety, "Whole" juicer, easy cleanup, built to last.... » Read More I have both. I just replaced my 1995 Vitamix with a new model that has preset programs for smoothies, soups and frozen treats. I LOVE my vitamix, which btw has a 7 year warranty with the option of upgrade, and is definately the better machine healthwise and if you want more than straight juicing. I cannot imagine what the previous poster did to the Vitamix that it fell apart. It is a workhorse!" However, if you are just juicing, having owned several juicers the Brevelle is the best! Pros and Cons summary: VITAMIX - variety, "Whole" juicer, easy cleanup, built to last. BREVELLE JUICER - Smooth juice with less pulp left over than other Juicers, so much to clean up I rarely use it. « Show Less
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It's been almost a year since I had this, I returned it cause it didn't work well. I don't really remember if I used it to make nut milk or not. I now use the blendtec and it does a wonderful job, but you do need to use the nut bag but that certainly isn't a biggie. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
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I never tried to make almond milk but it does pulverize things to the point of almost turning onions into a liquid. A blender might be better for almond milk.
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My neighbors have a pretty new Vitamix (not sure which model) so when I bought the Oster Versa I invited them over for a "blender challenge". We spent an afternoon making identical recipes in both blenders. The results were identical except that the Versa heated the soup recipe faster than the Vitamix. The only other difference I noticed is the Vitamix's lowest speed is much slower.
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I too own both, but I have a slightly differing opinion. I feel the NutriBullet doesn't do near the job of pulverizing ingredients in comparison to the Vitamix. It does an incredible job, however, for a $100 blender. Now, if NB would only offer a 30 oz container so the user isn't tempted to overfill (leads to seal leakage, as mine did). A 180 lb male preparing Zone-balanced meals is hard-pressed to prepare a whole-food 4-block meal in a 20 oz container. I am now using my Vitamix to prepare my smoothies. More expensive, yes, but I already owned it AND cleanup is just as easy.
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It does work. The flour is not as fine as I would like it. It produces a lot of flour dust in the air. I covered the top with a slightly wet dish towel. My blender does just as good. I do not have a "Vitamix". That was recommended to me. Best Wishes.
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It is renata, which I also like, but it sure didn't help the performance... I so happy I spent the money and upgraded to a Vitamix... Good luck, R
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I have both and I love them equally! I use my Vitamix when I'm making smoothies, I usually have one for breakfast. And I use my Breville when I make a green juice which I have before dinner. I use them daily.
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Carl, I'm not sure about the model we purchased, because this item didn't fit our nut and had to be returned. Of course Vitamix would want you to purchase from them and you know how they cost. Buying from the outside market is reasonable, but may have some Q.A. issues, which is what I discovered. Good luck.
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I make nut milk by soaking raw almonds in purified water until they are barely sprouted. They crack open and you will see a small sprout peeping out. I take the sprouted almonds and put them in my vitamix and add more purified water depending on the amount of almonds you used and blend until the consistency of milk. Start with one cup of almonds and cover with purified water until sprouted over night and then blend with soak water and add water 1/2 cup at a time until it is the consistency you desire. Then strain with the nut bag. Save any nut debrie and add to cookies etc.
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Yes, I often make almond and hazelnut milk with the blender. The trick is the longer you allow the nuts the soak, the softer they will be when you blend. You may also need to blend in two batches. They longer you blend them, the finer the nuts will become.
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Its as good as vitamix. I have friends who use both & I know we can grind dosa/idli batter to the right consistency.
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The 800BLXL is in no way comparable to any VitaMix because this Breville only has two pre-set speeds. That's the major drawback to this model. The Breville BBL605XL Hemisphere Control Blender, on the other hand, has five speeds, so that model stands a chance of doing some of the things that a VM can do. The 605 is also the model that Cooks Illustrated chose as a best buy a while back.
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I have this blender a while now an basically it does everything a Vitamix can do. It can handle the toughest vegetables to make very smooth smoothies. I made peanut butter in no time. Any kind of frozen drinks from Margaritas to frozen coffee drinks are done in about 20 seconds. This machine is serious power at half the price of a Vitamix. It's awesome.