Does it blend? Yes. But the design is AWFUL. It does not come apart for cleaning. Blades are super hard to actually access and clean, and there is  space between where the base and jug meet where water and food get trapped and there is no way to remove it. It is also not able to be put in a dishwasher, as it holds about a pint of water in be base when turned upside down, and that water/food particles also get lodged into that interstital space. 

If you are thinking about buying this blender, RUN.