Zyliss Shake-n-Go Shaker Bottle, Frost
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Zyliss Shake-n-Go Shaker Bottle, Frost
Customer Review: Somewhat useful, but annoying.
Summary: 3 Stars
This is a fairly handy item to have around if you need to mix up protein drinks and the like. The problems I have with it are that if you don't pre-stir the mixture powder gets into the lid parts and is very difficult to clean out. (The lid is attached to the top.) It is difficult to clean the lid because it partly doubles back on itself when you open it and you can't clean all of it when it is closed. Trying to get anything in there to clean it is difficult at best. Also, because the drink gets into the the lid when you shake it, when you go to drink out of the opening in the top it drips on you! It is better to take the top off and drink from the side. I've found that if I'm going to have to stir it anyway and can't drink it with the lid on - why bother!
But, that said, the measurement markings on the side are very useful if you need a certain amount of liquid and don't want to dirty a measuring cup as well and because it does have a lid you can take this with you. It seals pretty well and I've not had it leak.
What makes this cup a "mixer" is that there is a round insert with spokes like a wheel that sets in the top of the bottom part and is mostly held in place when you screw the top on. I think this does help it mix some.
I've found this cup at Whole Foods, so if you have one near you, you may want to ask about getting it there. It isn't really worth paying the shipping costs on this item.
Customer Review: careful, it may leak
Summary: 2 Stars
It has a terrible desing flaw. I use it to mix and carry protein shakes. I put the powder in, put the cap on and when i am ready put the milk or water, shake and drink. Too good to be rated 2 stars, isn't it? well that was the good.
The bad is: the tread that hold the cap is inside the conteiner so when you mix, the mixture go thru the tread (it doesn't look nice), and it's supposed to be hold in by a clear tiny silicon-like band that is attached to the cap. If you tighten the cap too much, the band will be squeezed out of position and leak. If you do not tighten it enough the band won't seal and leak.
Another thing, maybe not as important as the above, is that it is little uncomfortable to drink directly from the bottle, the lid keep closing everytime.
So before you make your decision analize carefully. Despite all that.... It mixes, when you get it right(until the band break) and spray eventually
Customer Review: Simple shaker, but does the trick.
Summary: 5 Stars
I frequently use a Tupperware shaker to make gravies, pancake mixes, and purify my protein shakes. My Tupperware shaker is always in the dirty dish pile, so I found this, and it is similar in design for a much lower price. There are gradiations on the side for measurement (up to 16 oz), and there is a straining disk inside, which facilitates the mixing process and gets the lumps out of your sauces and drinks.
I would recommend putting a splash of liquid in the bottom of the container before putting any protein or health-food powder in for mixing. If you put all the powder in first, it seems like there are remnants of the mix that get stuck to the bottom. I've found that if you put just a splash of liquid, then your powder, then the rest of your liquid, that you get a good mix without powder wasted at the bottom of the cup.
Customer Review: Great, Solid Shaker
Summary: 5 Stars
*****
I have found this to be a solid and effective shaker for over a year. It is made of a thick, sturdy plastic that doesn't leach a bad taste into your beverage. It is measured in ounces, up to sixteen ounces.
It contains a pinwheel that you can easily remove that breaks up clumps very, very well. I remove the pinwheel and drink right from the glass, because I do find drinking directly from the spout awkward, the only negative thing about this shaker (and a very minor problem).
It seals nice and tight, but you do have to carefully close it. It contains a light rubber or silicone gasket around the rim to make a good seal.
Highly recommended.
*****
Customer Review: Zyliss 16 oz shakers
Summary: 2 Stars
Bought 2 of these. Big disappointment.
1. Nothing to actually grip when you hold it; may work for someone with large hands, but certainly not someone with medium to small hands.
2. You have to lift the big flip top thing to drink out of it; but then it hits you in the nose while your drinking.
3. There is a little plastic wheel that drops down and works to mix up the powder; but this wheel is not easy to position, it falls through easily.
4. Lid difficult to screw on; I find myself having to retry 3-4 times to get it to screw on tight every time. Annoying.
Surely someone makes a better product than this!