What is a mixer for?

Convenient and high-quality household appliances allow you to prepare a variety of dishes with minimal time. Often in recipes where you need to beat, chop, or quickly stir without forming “lumps,” you need to use a mixer. The final result depends on how effective his model is. Therefore, you should not skimp on good household appliances.

What is a mixer and what is it for?

A mixer is a device with an attachment for whipping liquids, mixing different products, in order to give them a creamy structure. It is used for quickly mixing ingredients when preparing dough and mousse.

IMPORTANT! Many people confuse the functions of a blender and a mixer. They differ in the principle of action and result. The blender grinds the products, and the mixer beats the ingredients into a homogeneous mass, without chopping, but mixing them.

A device for whipping products can have different power, speed and several types of attachments.

Types of kitchen mixers and their scope of application

There are two types of mixers - hand-held and stationary. Manual models allow you to move around the kitchen space and cook in the container you want. This is very convenient when you need to use the device on several work areas or when preparing some complex dish.

It is very convenient to use this type of mixer if the dimensions of the kitchen are small and it is not possible to keep a stationary unit on the work surface. The manual model is easy to care for - the nozzle itself is washable, and the body with the mechanism is simply wiped with a dry cloth. The small size of this device makes it easy to fold and store on a shelf or in a kitchen cabinet.

Stationary mixers are suitable for all those who cook a lot and professionally. The fact is that these devices have a fairly large capacity so that you can not only beat a couple of ingredients, but also knead different types of dough and prepare a large amount of whipped products. This mixer should be placed on a work surface and sufficient space should be allocated for it.

ATTENTION! Models of stationary devices are usually large and have a spacious bowl, the volume of which can vary from one to seven liters.

At the same time, washing them is also quite simple. Always store assembled and use as needed. Stationary models are heavy, solid, suitable for large kitchens. Thanks to their beautiful design, such devices fit well into kitchen interiors of both modern and classic styles.

The convenience of stationary models is that the entire process of beating and mixing products occurs without the participation of the hostess. Just press the button and set the required power. Large quantities of ingredients can be churned in a short period of time. Many people call this mixer a professional assistant in the kitchen.Indeed, there are professional whipping machines that process large quantities of products, bringing them to a homogeneous creamy mass. Bowls in such models are usually from 3 liters.

The professional-grade mixer is made from durable non-toxic plastic, metal, glass (at the bowl) and a plastic body. Of course, the most durable models with metal bowls are easy to care for. It is enough to wash with a non-aggressive detergent using a non-abrasive sponge.

Characteristics and functions of mixers

Popular models of professional devices offered by many well-known manufacturers are planetary mixers. Most often they are used by housewives who bake a lot. It is the special method of rotation - both around the axis and against it while whipping at the same time - that allows you to obtain a homogeneous, well-mixed mass. This is an ideal device for those who prepare creams and puddings. This household appliance is indispensable for those who prepare sweets professionally.

There is also another subtype of whipping devices - a combination mixer. It is, first of all, indispensable for those who are interested in preparing a variety of dishes that require a large volume of ingredients and at the same time varying degrees of whipping power. Such a device can be used either manually, by disconnecting the block with nozzles from the main body, or as a stationary unit. This is a profitable purchase for all those who have space in the kitchen and prepare a lot of different dishes. At the same time, it differs from a professional stand mixer only by the small volume of the bowl.

What choice to make when purchasing a whipping device is decided by each housewife based on the required functionality, size and price of the product. But still, experts recommend taking a closer look at models that have professional characteristics. They work long hours and efficiently, while freeing up a lot of time for other things.