HAMILTON BEACH Multi-Function Blender (58149)

Important Note on Blenders

When evaluating blenders from a low-tox perspective, I pay close attention to what the food actually comes into contact with. Plastics, nonstick coatings, ceramic glazes, and hidden additives are materials I try to avoid in the blending area whenever possible. Models with glass jars and uncoated stainless steel blades are preferable because they minimize direct contact between blended food and plastic or coated surfaces.

This Hamilton Beach blender isn’t free of plastics, but it includes a glass jar for the primary blending surface and uncoated stainless steel blades, which are positive features when compared with many entry-level blenders that use all-plastic jars or coated interiors.

Product Description

The HAMILTON BEACH Multi-Function Blender is a compact countertop blender featuring a 3-cup glass jar with measurement markings and uncoated stainless steel blades. With multiple speed settings and a simple control dial, it handles small batches of smoothies, sauces, and blended ingredients with ease. The glass jar resists staining and odors and provides a more inert blending surface than many plastic pitchers.

This blender works well for everyday tasks like making smoothies, chopping soft ingredients, and creating dressings or purees. Because the jar is glass and the blades are uncoated stainless steel, blended food primarily contacts materials that are familiar and simple in design.

What I Like

When I’m choosing small kitchen appliances, I look first at what the food is touching. I like that this blender uses a glass jar instead of plastic for the main blending surface. Glass does not carry surface coatings or additives, and it stays neutral with different foods.

I appreciate that the blade system is stainless steel and uncoated. There are no nonstick coatings or ceramic glazes on the blades or inside the jar, which keeps the blending area straightforward.

For smaller batch blending needs, the compact size feels practical and functional without adding unnecessary complexity. This is a realistic option for someone who wants to move away from fully plastic jars without stepping into larger or more expensive models.

Things to Keep in Mind

Like most countertop blenders in this category, the lid and some base components are plastic. These parts do not form the primary blending surface, but they do mean the blender isn’t entirely plastic-free.

This model is best suited for small batches rather than large-volume blending.