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

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.

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.

Love this for making my own flours. I can grind up anything and no more need to run out for flax flour, etc. As always, it’s a Vitamix so the quality is there.

Nothing like the original!

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

Expensive. Works well

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

Poor performance from Corina's dry blender. Unable to make fine powder and turns nuts into butter instead. Extremely difficult to clean once powder gets stuck in components. Dough making is messy and impractical."​​ I love. Vitmami. But I think dry blender is utter waste! ​​​