Hinari MB280 The Genie Multi-Attachment Blender

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Some reviewers have noticed the rubber seals breaking up but I have had no problems, the original seal is still in good condition and I have had no leaks. Also it doesn't seem to like fruit skins, for example apple ones, and struggles to slice through those. The unit is very small, really easy to wash, comes with lots of cups so no fear if they ever get broken.

The filter in the juicer jug is a fine mesh but is not very good at separating the juice from the mulch, so instead of a nice smooth juice drink I get a wet mulch. I bought this because I've seen the TV ads for the magic bullet but couldn't justify the cost for something I wasn't sure I'd use, so was delighted to see this budget version. The extra beakers and screw top lids are useful to keep juices and smoothies in the fridge and the coloured beaker tops are great for covering the screw tops when drinking. However, because products are regularly improved, the product information, ingredients, nutritional guides and dietary or allergy advice may occasionally change.

The reasons being that now I can stir my porridge into the lukewarm milk in the saucepan, add some organic oatbran, transfer the whole lot to my 'Genie' and with just three short bursts of blending everything has worked wonderfully and there isn't a sign of any lumps or bumps at all. After transferring everything back to the saucepan, replacing on the hob and bringing to the boil (stirring 'gently' all the time) breakfast is ready to be served. The other day I tried the chopping blade with cashews and yoghurt and all I heard was a bunch of horrible grinding noises and then the blade stopped.

I got my first Magic Bullet a few years ago a LOVED it so as soon as i moved to a different country I got another only it was so expensive there, I got a different brand which was equal in its quality.

Sadly I am constantly checking whether the seal is still present before I drink anything - no blended rubber for me! I love this little appliance, it is perfect for making smoothies and drinking them right from the cup.

I have used this for smoothies, coffee grinding, chia seeds plus various nuts chopping, cream whipping, ice grinding.The only problem was however much I tried to stir the frequently insoluble lumps into the milk the more I couldn't help thinking (as I stared into the abyss of 'unwelcome goo' that occasionally gave a resounding 'sploip'! It must not be reproduced in any way whatsoever without the prior consent of ASDA, nor without due acknowledgement.