Blenders and Juicers

Toxic-Free Q&A

Archives of Q&A asked by readers and answered by Debra Lynn Dadd (from 2005-2019) or Lisa Powers (from 2019-2020). All answers have been edited and updated as of December, 2020.

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October 22, 2019 by Lisa Powers

Question from Marcella

I have decided to start eating healthier by going plant-based. This will require a blender. Are there any companies on this website that sell toxic free blenders and juicers? I look forward to hearing from you.

Lisa’s Answer

It really depends on the level of functionality you want with your blender and your juicer. There are many juicers available made with stainless steel blades and glass containers that should be non-toxic. High speed blenders, such as Vitamix and Blendtec, use a polycarbonate container. It is plastic and not ideal but in order for chemicals to leach from the plastic into food it needs to be in contact for a long period of time. Since food does not sit in the blender for long, leaching should not be a concern. When the containers get scratched they should be replaced. Vitamix introduced a stainless steel container in 2020 which is a great option but at $200 just for the container it is an investment.

You can also read more here about PTFE in some high-speed blenders.