U.S. patents 5,655,834, 6,854,876, and others
One key to the success of K-Tec blenders is the square container and specially shaped mixing blade (both are patented). Unlike other blenders that simply stir their contents around and around in circles, this container/blade combo creates a powerful pulsing counter-flow which more thoroughly mixes the contents.
K-Tec's Champ HP-3 uses the same 64-oz container as K-Tec's commercial blenders, and a nearly identical motor and control system. The HP-3 may have sleek understated looks, but don't let that stylish exterior fool you. This beast has a maximum blade speed of 29,000 rpm and produces up to 12 times the power of other name brand home blenders!
To operate the Champ HP-3, load your ingredients into the container, cover the container, and select one of the pre-programmed mixing cycles. The HP-3 automatically ramps the blade speed up and then down in a way that most effectively mixes the contents. After the completion of the mixing cycle, it automatically turns itself off. The HP-3's blending program is so automated that you can even attend to other kitchen duties while it's doing its work!
The HP-3's computer includes 30 separate pre-programmed mixing cycles. The six most common cycles are activated with a simple touch of one of the six control keys (1, 2, 3, 4, S, & P), and will handle virtually all of your mixing needs. Other more complex mixing cycles optimized for specific mixing operations are described in the HP-3's recipe book and are accessible through a set of multiple key presses.
In addition to the programmed cycles, the "S" and "P" keys provide a simple way to manually control the HP-3. "S" is the Speed key. It causes the HP-3 to incrementally increase the blade speed while you're pressing the key, and then maintains that speed when you release the key. This constant speed cycle is great for making ultra-smooth sauces and gravies. "P" is the Pulse key. It operates the HP-3 at full speed, but only while you're pressing it. These brief bursts of power are perfect for quickly shredding cheese, chopping vegetables for salsa, grinding coffee beans, or making peanut butter.
During operation, the HP-3's LCD display provides feedback on the current and a countdown of the remaining time left in the cycle. Pressing any of the keys while a cycle is running will immediately stop the HP-3, and is a convenient way to shorten a blending cycle.
Any juicer that includes a "pulp basket" removes and discards the food's pulp, peel, and seeds. What you're left with is juice that's packed with Calories, but nearly devoid of fiber, and may contain less than half of the original food's vitamins and minerals. Fiber is especially important because it slows your digestion of the food, stabilizes your body's glycemic response, and provides an extended feeling of fullness. With less fiber in your juice, your body absorbs it faster, leading to a more rapid increase in your blood sugar level, which is generally accompanied by accelerated body fat storage and heightened levels of hunger. So by drinking extracted juice, you not only miss out on many nutrients, but you also jeopardize the success of your diet.
The solution is not to give up juicing, but simply to use a better appliance to produce the juice. K-Tec's Champ HP-3 has the ability to completely pulverize foods, and produce a "Total Juice" that contains all the fiber and nutrients of the original fruits and vegetables. In fact, the nutritional value of many foods may even be improved by processing with the HP-3. Studies by the Health Research and Studies Center in Los Altos, California have shown that high-power blending creates enough force to rupture the tough cell walls of plants, which improves the bioavailability of certain phytonutrients such as lycopene.
We've had the chance to subject these blenders to years of daily use. Both are excellent products, but in our opinion, the HP-3 is clearly superior. Here are six reasons why:
See the included recipe book for more ideas!
Frosty smooth: For the creamiest Full Strength possible, use 1 packet plus 15 oz of water and 6 ice cubes, and press control key 3. Sit back and enjoy! or Super thick: Any blender will mix Full Strength, but only the HP-3 can also turn it into ice cream! To experience this awesome treat, reduce the added water to 6 oz, increase the ice to 12 cubes, and press control key 4. You may have to adjust the amount of ice slightly to get it just right, but you'll be rewarded with a Full Strength that you can enjoy just like soft serve ice cream, but it's so much better for you!
Frosty smooth: For the creamiest Full Strength possible, use 1 packet plus 15 oz of water and 6 ice cubes, and press control key 3. Sit back and enjoy!
or Super thick: Any blender will mix Full Strength, but only the HP-3 can also turn it into ice cream! To experience this awesome treat, reduce the added water to 6 oz, increase the ice to 12 cubes, and press control key 4. You may have to adjust the amount of ice slightly to get it just right, but you'll be rewarded with a Full Strength that you can enjoy just like soft serve ice cream, but it's so much better for you!