Blenders have long won the hearts of housewives, but every year manufacturers offer more and more interesting options. And what was relevant a couple of years ago is now considered an outdated model. In this article you will learn how to choose a blender for home in year and which company is better, what to look for when buying, what characteristics and functions it should have.
What types of blenders are there
Blenders come in four types:
- Ordinary blenders
- Blenders - double boiler
- Dice Blenders
- Universal blenders
Let's take a closer look at each view so that you know exactly which blender is best for your home. (See also: What is a blender and what is it for )
Ordinary blenders - the most "ancient", but also the most reliable option, if you use it, observing the restrictions on the hardness of products. Having such a device, you can whip cocktails, grind boiled vegetables, soft fruits, make sauces and mayonnaises. No solid products or meat can be defeated by these appliances. The blades quickly become dull, and in the worst case, the motor burns out from overvoltage.
But, still, this species is the most common. For raw vegetables and hard fruits, people often use a meat grinder (for example, for cooking adjika), also applies to meat. But a blender is used only to turn some ingredients into a paste (cooked meat, boiled vegetables, soft fruits, such as bananas). But, if you do not have a meat grinder, then it makes sense to purchase one that can make minced meat and chop solid vegetables.
Double blenders - a very good thing for young mothers. This appliance first steams vegetables or meat, and then grinds it like a regular blender. Water is poured into a special tank, products are laid out on the grate. At the end of cooking, the grate is removed and the bowl turns into a regular blender. Conveniently extremely. Although, if you already have a double boiler, it will be a waste.
Dice Blenders - cut into cubes, what else can you say? Such a blender is the dream of those who hate cutting onions manually, but getting a harvester for a couple of onions is lazy. In addition, he cuts into slices, grinds nuts and hard cheese, shreds cabbage. But here are the usual functions (grinding in mashed potatoes), it does not have and this is a big minus. It is unclear why he was generally called a blender, if in fact it is a device for slicing products. Translated from English “blend” - mix. Only confuse the buyer!
Universal blender - this is a device so a device! He can do everything, thanks to the fact that he has several interchangeable attachments in the set: for cocktails and mashed potatoes from soft products, for minced meat, for various cutting and even for chopping ice and grinding coffee beans. Of course, the price bites too. But, if you have not yet had time to acquire a mass of kitchen equipment, then it makes sense to take such a blender. It is much easier to wash it than a combine harvester, and this is an important factor that should be taken into account.
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Types of Blenders
In addition to types, blenders are still distinguished by modifications that we suggest considering: (See also: Rating of the best blenders of the year )
- Submersible
- Stationary
- Combined
Hand blender - made in the form of a long handle with a removable nozzle. The knives in it are different, depending on the type of blender. It is completed with a high glass for grinding. But, we do not advise you to take this type if you want to make minced meat or grind a large amount of a solid product. The hand will get tired of the weight. This model is good only for quick grinding of soft ingredients.
Stationary blender - looks solid and stands accordingly. But you do not need to hold anything in your hands. But, again: if you are not going to make minced meat on it or process a large mass of solid products, then unnecessary spending is completely useless. Moreover, a conventional hand blender is more maneuverable. They can be crushed in any container, even in a glass, even in a saucepan, and any volume. But in a stationary one, it will not be possible to grind one hundred grams of a product: it simply spreads along the walls of the bowl. ( See also: How to use a blender correctly )
Combination Blender Is the best option. The blender can be removed and used separately, or it can be assembled by grinding in its own bowl. Of course, such a device is also more expensive than a conventional submersible and it makes sense to take it only if it has interchangeable nozzles for various types of cutting.
Case: which material is better
Blenders come in metal, plastic and combined.
Plastic case - the most economical option, but they will not be able to grind the hot soup in mashed potatoes, it will deform and crack over time. Therefore, we do not advise you to take it, especially if the manufacturer is not very well-known.
But the plus of plastic is that such a case is very light and the hand will not get tired of keeping it on weight (naturally, this applies to submersible blenders, for stationary this is an irrelevant advantage).
Metal case - made of stainless steel, looks expensive, easy to clean, and durable. But it must be borne in mind that it is heavier and costs significantly more. If you are not constrained by the means, then you can buy this option is not bad.
Combined body - the top is on the handle of their plastic, and the removable part of their metal. In our opinion, this is the best option. Both practical and light in weight and more or less affordable.
Bowl: which one to choose
Come from:
- Plastic
- Glass
- Metal
- Composite materials
The advantages of plastic are obvious - cheapness. But, after a couple of years, the bowl becomes cloudy, becomes covered with microcracks, turns yellow and looks not the freshest. And it can burst if it falls unsuccessfully.
A glass or composite bowl will retain its appearance for many years, unless it breaks. Well, if this happens in the next few years, until the release of such models are not stopped. And if later there are already no such bowls?
Therefore, the best option is stainless steel. Although it is not visible from the outside in what condition the product is, it will serve you all your life.
What to look for when buying
- It is desirable that the bowl has a spout: it is more convenient to drain the finished mixture
- The power button should be rubber and soft, so it’s more convenient
- In stationary and combined models, the self-cleaning function is not out of place
- Also, a good blender should have an overheating and voltage surge protection function.
- We do not recommend using electronic blenders. Mechanical ones are cheaper and will require less repair and will cost much less than replacing a board.
Power: what to stop at
How powerful should a blender be? As in any technique, the rule applies here: the more power is provided, the stronger and more enduring the device. It is not always possible to calculate the safe hardness of the product and, if your blender is too weak, then such an error may cost you a burned out motor. Try to opt for a blender on a more powerful model. On electricity, you will not go broke, as the blender grinds very quickly.
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Ideal blender option
If you manage to find such a blender - take it without hesitation! We, however, have not yet found this. But suddenly?
- Power - high
- Case - combined (top is plastic and bottom is metal)
- View - universal (but with the ability to purchase different attachments separately)
- Type - combined (you can mix both manually and in your bowl)
- Bowl - stainless steel with a spout
- Self-cleaning function - yes
- Overheating protection function - yes
Well, why do manufacturers like to give advantages bit by bit? Well, what should they release here such a device?
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Rating of the best companies - manufacturers of blenders 2019
- Braun
- Philips
- Moulinex
- Bosch
- Kenwood
- Zelmer
There is nothing better than these firms. Each of them produces various modifications of blenders for every taste and budget. Various Chinese and inexpensive options are short-lived and not much cheaper.
Now you are theoretically savvy and know how to choose the right blender for your home in year. Happy shopping!
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