Vitamix 48-Ounce Dry Grains Blender Container with SELF-DETECT, Dishwasher-Safe, BPA-Free, Laser-Cut Stainless-Steel Blades, Tamper Included, Compatible with All Full-Size Vitamix Blenders

Exactly the same as the original, works exactly as advertised. Fit, Blade sharpness, seal, plastic quality are all the same as the original. Recommended when the old one needs replacing.

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.

Awesome product. I have a 2007 Vitamix 5200 and it fit just fine. (also a testament to the longevity of Vitamix as a product). I don't know why I waited so long to get this container. I had been thinking about it for years and even bought several grain mills, but they just didn't cut it. I use this grains container to grind rye berries to make flour for my sourdough bread. It was fast, easy, and it did a great job.

This is the original OEM container that would have been supplied with the A3500 models!

Works good. The first one was cracked hadn't return but second one-way shipped quickly.

Replacement for the original blender container. Vitamix product.

Excellent for grinding grains and other dry products. Need to pulse and rest to avoid overheating as flour is made, to avoid loss of quality. This is the same for regular grain mills.

Really well built. Plug and play. Performed as expected, maybe better. Definitely buy one when they go on sale.

Muy alta calidad, durabilidad y calidad alimenticia, el material del que está hecho no se raya ni degrada con facilidad, ni se agrieta si se cae ya que no están hechas de plástico normal sino de Tritan.

Excellent, but expensive.

Don't buy - it's a fake!!! Should have read the reviews first as others report the same. The chip is not recognized and my Vitamix A3500 won't run. Got this from US here to Dubai. It's a shame.

It does not work on my Ascent™ Series blender in Australia.

I put the container onto the assent series Vitamix and the Vitamix 3500 does not recognise it.