Vitamix Ascent Series Dry Grains Container, 48 oz. with SELF-DETECT

Nothing like the original!

Before purchasing this Vitamix dry grains container I read several reviews. Not just to determine if it lived up to its claims, but whether it was worth the investment. Because, let's be real, anything with the name "Vitamix" on it is going to be expensive. Plus, I already have two containers: the default 64 oz that came with my Ascent 3500 and the 48 oz stainless steel container that I purchased separately. So I had to decide if it was REALLY necessary and worth the money to buy another container. Especially after I read a review that claimed this dry container was exactly the same as the wet container. Spoiler alert: it's NOT the same.The difference between this container and the wet containers that are included with your machine are the blades. Visually, you can see they are somewhat different. The wet containers have blades that work to pull ingredients down like a vacuum to pulverize them. But the dry container blades push ingredients UP into the container. This is to minimize the risk of ingredients getting trapped under the blades and ensures a consistent grind. Put it this way: yes, you can technically use your wet container to achieve a similar result, just like you can use the dry container to blend smoothies, but the end result will likely not be as good as it would be if produced in the container for which it was intended.So here is what I would say: if you want the ability to grind dry ingredients but only occasionally, then I don't think it's worth getting a separate container. But if you like to grind your own coffee beans, create flour, chop nuts and/or make nut butters on a REGULAR basis then I absolutely do think it's worth the investment. If anything just to have a dedicated container for wet or dry and distribute the workload between two blade types.Is it necessary to get this container? No. You definitely don't NEED it. You can do these things in the wet container if need be. I just think the end result is better in this container for dry ingredients. It depends on how much of a perfectionist you are, how much storage you have for another container, and whether you plan to use it often enough to justify the price. Personally, I think it's worth it. But you may decide it's not. Hopefully this information helps you determine whether you should get it or forget it.

I just started grinding my own grains to make my own flour. So far this dry grain container does the job.

Though it was “used” it looks like it was never used and was still in the original box with all the original paperwork. Though I wish this dry grains container for the vitamix was cheaper, I’m very happy with it. I’ve already used it and it worked great for making fine flour.

I like to have an extra one when the first on the dish washer or I need for something else when the first one is still in use

Does not work with EU market, had to buy one outside of Amazon

Tengo mi vitamix hace ya más de 10 años con ella es un producto caro pero vale la pena en todos los sentidos. Mi vaso hace unos meses se estrelló así que tuve que reemplazarlo y el vaso de 48 oz se sobrecalento total que el vaso que compré hace unos meses lo utilizo diariamente para los guisados del día a día pero necesito otro para los licuados o jugos así que me anime por este que es transparente desde el vaso hasta la tapa la cuestión es que al desempacar noté en el mango del vaso una unión no sé si sea de fábrica o solo el mío tiene este defecto. Alguien puede opinar sobre su vaso por favor

The media could not be loaded. Product ReviewThis product is misleading. I ordered three units shipped to Qatar, but they arrived as standard containers, not "self-detect" as described, and didn’t work with my blender. Returning them was impractical, as Amazon only covers $50 of shipping costs, while shipping from Qatar costs $300–$400. Customer service offered no solution, leaving me with a $608 loss. Avoid this product if you need a self-detect container.