BioChef Apollo Vacuum Blender review

u0026#149;u0026#032; Only OK for ease of use.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Noisy when processing on high speed.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Not suitable for making dough.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Only ok result for kale test and strawberry sorbet.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Borderline result for nut butter.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Noise reduction cover is not removable, can be difficult to clean.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; If the noise reduction cover is open, it is quite tall and may easily be knocked over.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Need to release vacuum valve on lid after processing to release suction.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Some strength required when removing lid after processing.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; No chute in lid.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Position of the controls, may require some bending to view.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032;Blade housing design sits too high above the bottom of the jug, some material becomes caught under the blade that can’t be processed.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Difficult to clean any spills inside the unit.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; No tamper supplied.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Vacuum technology claims to remove all the air from the jug to minimise ingredient contact with air, for smoothies with brighter colours, intensified flavours and improved textures. When tested on green smoothie, we found very little difference.u003cbru003e u0026#149;u0026#032; Fairly basic, includes some recipes.u003cbru003e