The Professional Chefs Power Tool. Vita-Prep produces silky smooth purèes grinding whole spices and grains chopping vegetables and more. Vita-Prep outlasts other blenders 3 to 1 and for many well-known chefs the Vita-Prep has become essential in the back-of-the-house commercial kitchens. The Vita-Prep just got Juiced. The new Vita-Prep 3 has more power to handle the thickest toughest ingredients! Grind meats for pâte or chop tough vegetables for authentic Mexican salsa without overheating! Use the variable speed for perfect purèes savory soups and delicious frozen treats. The Vita-Prep 3 is a must in kitchens where volume and quality are key ingredients to a successful back-of-the-house. More power larger cooling fan Vita-Mix quality a great recipe has been perfected. FAST. A workhorse in the commercial kitchen puréeing quicker and smoother than any blender or food processor you have ever used without over heating. VERSATILE. Variable speed control allows you to chop grind or blend different ingredients at exactly the right speed DURABLE. Built to last with a 3-year warranty against defects in parts and workmanship which includes a 1-year service contract. (Other warranties may apply outside the US.). CREATE! Includes a 54-page recipe manual that explains methods variations and suggestions for a myriad of menu items PROFIT! Easy-to-prepare purées or chopped vegetables cost less to make than fabricated products. EASY CLEAN-UP. After each use simply flush out container with kitchens power rinse or the Vita-Mix Rinse-o-matic.