Of course I was mesmerized by the commercial for this and just had to have one to start my smoothie trip. Well I was highly disappointed. First time using it, followed directions for a smoothie recipe adding each ingredient as it said to...jammed. Jammed 3 times with just some frozen fruit and half a banana. So no, this product will not chop through anything as it claims to. I bought it on sale so the price wasn't that bad, but wouldn't suggest regular price that's for sure!