Blending

Purpose

Combine ingredients into a uniform paste, sauce, or liquid with a controlled texture.

Controls

Control blade speed, duration, batch size, and added liquid so the mixture moves without overheating.

Process

1. Add ingredients in an order that keeps the blades moving, then blend only until the required texture is reached.

Failure Modes

Symptom	Likely cause	Corrective action
Grainy paste	Pieces were too large or the batch was too dry.	Scrape down, add measured liquid if appropriate, and blend in short intervals.