What types of blenders are there?
The modern kitchen appliances market offers housewives a lot of options to make the cooking process easier. A blender will be a reliable assistant - a compact device designed for chopping and mixing vegetables, fruits, nuts and other products.
A trip to the store can be a waste of time. The types of blenders and their characteristics are varied. To become the happy owner of a device and get the required set of functionality, you need to thoroughly understand this.
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Types of blenders
Depending on the design and method of grinding, there are stationary and submersible blenders.
Stationary shredders
These devices are operated on a flat kitchen surface and consist of a bowl or jug with cutting knives at the bottom. It is installed on a working block stand in which the motor is located.
There is also a control panel that allows you to turn on the device, select the appropriate mode and rotation speed of the cutting elements.
Important! Pay attention to the volume of the jug and its material. For a family of three or more people, it is advisable to choose a larger bowl. The glass jug is fragile. Plastic is more reliable in terms of resistance to shocks and falls.
Advantages
- Free hands. There is no need to hold the device while working. A simple press of a button will allow you to continue doing your business.
- Self-cleaning function. Some manufacturers offer an interesting way to wash the bowl. Just add water, add detergent and turn on the mode.
- Soup maker or steaming modes. Expensive models have similar characteristics. The entire process of preparing your favorite food takes place directly in the blender.
- Appearance. Manufacturers took care of the unusual design of their devices. Such gadgets will look stylish in any kitchen.
Flaws
- Dimensions. The device will have to be allocated some space in the kitchen in order to be able to use it daily.
- Functional limitation. Despite the interesting modes for preparing soups and steamed foods, the main purpose is to chop and mix food.
- Impossibility of replacing components. A stationary blender has an individual working bowl with knives. Even if there is a minor breakdown, the entire device will have to be replaced.
Submersible shredders
Externally, the blender consists of a handle with a control unit and an elongated working attachment with knives at the end. During operation, it is held in the hand and immersed in a container with products that need to be crushed.
Most gadgets of this type have a pulse mode of operation. It involves pressing and constantly holding the power button while operating.
Important! When choosing an immersion blender, you should pay attention to the weight and convenience of the body. An anti-slip coating would be practical. The buttons must be located in such a way that operation does not cause discomfort.
In cheap models, a plastic version of the grinding nozzle is often found. It is recommended to choose metal ones, which will last longer.
Advantages
- Compactness. The small device is convenient to store in a drawer where it does not take up much space.
- Mobility. Some models are equipped with a battery. This will allow you to operate the device regardless of the location of the outlet.
- Functional diversity. Numerous attachments allow you not only to chop and puree food, but also to beat, cut, and shred.
- Minimal time costs. To prepare the device for use, simply attach a suitable nozzle, and then rinse it under running water.
- Possibility of expanding the scope application and replacement of parts by purchasing attachments sold separately.
Flaws
- Fast fatiguability. Hands get tired when working with the device for a long time.
- Small volume of crushed products, which the device can handle.
- High price. For a full set of attachments you will have to pay a tidy sum.
Blender functions
Stationary blenders have the following functionality:
- grinding and mixing;
- steaming;
- making soup;
- automatic bowl cleaning.
In terms of functionality, immersion blenders are way ahead. Numerous attachments allow you to perform various manipulations with products:
- The standard attachment purees boiled products, chops fresh ones, and mixes various ingredients;
- the whisk is capable of whipping egg whites or kneading batter;
- the mill attachment will quickly remove coffee, pepper, sugar, and breadcrumbs;
- a multifunctional bowl with a variety of attachments is capable of chopping, shredding, cutting food into slices or cubes;
- The vacuum nozzle pumps out air from the containers included with the device, which increases the shelf life of products.
This set of characteristics allows immersion blenders to compete even with food processors.
Blender equipment
The standard equipment of devices in the mid-price category will allow you to perform simple everyday tasks.
Submersible devices, in addition to the working apparatus, are equipped with a nozzle-leg, a whisk, a chopper bowl with straight blades, a mixing container, a warranty card and certificates.
For stationary devices – this is the blender itself, the bowl, the warranty card and the accompanying documentation.
How to choose the right blender
To ensure that your blender lasts as long as possible and fulfills all your daily needs, you need to follow a small plan when choosing a device.
- We decide on the maximum price that can be spent on the device. Don’t skimp, a high-quality chopper will be a good helper in your household.
- We clearly imagine the set of functions that a blender should perform when preparing food. This will make it clear what type of device is needed - stationary or submersible.
- We choose from the presented assortment the model with the most attractive design and appropriate convenience. At the same time, we pay attention to brands. Bosch, Philips, Braun are manufacturers that have long established themselves as leaders producing high-quality products.
A more detailed article about how to choose a blender.
Advice! When choosing a chopper, do not forget about such an indicator as power.The higher it is, the faster the device will cope with its task.
