Few remember today those far harsh times when for preparation of a cocktail, forcemeat or grinding of nuts it was necessary to use exhausting manual devices. Today all this work for you can make a reliable and bright assistant - a blender.
Despite the simplicity of the device of this device, it is not always easy to make the right choice when buying - too a wide range of blenders is presented on the shelves of hardware stores and supermarkets. So, if you ask yourself the question: "Which blender is better to buy?", Then this article is for you.
Big advantages of a small blender
Some buyers, especially the male half, who do not understand the kitchen tactics and strategy, are skeptical about buying a blender. Indeed, the cost of the blender is not much inferior to the value of a full-fledged food processor( and in some cases even exceeds it), and its functions, in fact, are just one.
So is not it better to buy a combine with a full box of any attachments, containers and other trinkets? Strongly answer: no! Place a blender and food processor next to it and try to estimate how much space on the kitchen table will be needed for both.
Test number two: calculate how long it will take to bring the combine and blender ready? Take into account that a bulky food processor is most often stored in a locker in disassembled form, and a small convenient blender, as a rule, always stands on the table at your fingertips, as it does not take up much space.
And last: the kitchen life is not always connected with such monumental processes as cooking minced meat from three kilograms of meat or twisting 30 cans of tomato juice. What if you need to grind one or two bulbs. Is it really necessary to get and collect the whole harvester for this? But then you will need to wash it again!
What are blenders and how they differ
Studying the world of blenders, we can only wonder at the variety of models. To understand which blender to buy, you need to clearly define the purpose of the acquisition. The whole friendly and numerous family of blenders is divided into two groups:
Submersible blenders
The submersible blender is a cylindrical body with a long stem at the end of which there is a working organ. The device is completed with a bowl, but it is not "tied" to it, which is a very important advantage: it is possible to work with a submerged blender in any bowl.
The purpose of a submersible blender is to grind everything and everything in small quantities. Prepare breadcrumbs, a little minced meat or chop the onion - you can easily and quickly make it with it. This device is especially appreciated by young mothers. In preparing a delicious dinner for a one-year-old baby, it is simply irreplaceable.
Which immersion blender to buy? To answer this question, you need to know the following.
During operation, the submerged blender must be held in hands, so it is advisable to purchase a device with a more powerful and rugged engine. Such a blender will cope with its task faster than a low-power and the hands will not have time to get tired. For household blenders, engines from 300 to 600 W are installed.
Submersible blenders of the middle class and above can operate in several speed modes, which is very convenient when grinding various products. We advise you to find a model with a smooth transition from one speed to another - in due course you will appreciate this option.
When buying, pay attention to the material from which the blender's stem is made. In inexpensive models it is made of plastic. For cold products, this option is quite acceptable, but if you plan to grind hot dishes - you have to fork out a blender with a metal rod.
When selecting a blender, pay attention, too, to the additional nozzles that some models are equipped with. They simplify the work with the device and make it more functional.
Which firm is best to buy a blender? As with the purchase of other devices, in this case the classic rule is: "Miser pays twice." If you do not want to throw money away, it's better to take the products of well-known and proven manufacturers:
- "Bosch"
- "Philips"
- "Brown"
- Siemens.
Stationary Blenders
During operation, the stationary type blender almost does not require your participation. You only need to replace the bowl with the ingredients and press the button. Since the position of the blender working element during mixing is invariable, and the products can only be mixed in the "native" cup of the device( any other dishes will not stand up in it), the specialization of these devices is much narrower than that of their submersible counterparts: ice chips, cocktail preparation, whipping. In short, if you are a fan of cocktails, then this design is invented just for you.
So, here's what we value stationary blenders:
- lower cost compared to submersible blenders;
- there is no need to keep the device in hand while working;
- blender stationary type does not need to be washed - most models are equipped with automatic cleaning function.
What kind of stationary blender to buy? The first thing you need to pay attention to in the store is the material of the bowl that comes with the appliance.
A blender with a glass bowl costs a little more expensive, with a plastic one - cheaper. And the one and the other option has several advantages and disadvantages that need to be carefully weighed. The bowl of glass is good because it does not darken from time and does not absorb the smells of food. In addition, it can safely pour hot liquids, which you can not do with a plastic bowl. But this capacity is very easy to break. Find a replacement in this case will be very difficult, most likely the blender after that will be on the mezzanine among the things that are "not needed, but throw away a pity."
The plastic bowl will not break, but it quickly loses its "commodity" appearance, darkens and accumulates fragrances. It should be noted that lately manufacturers of blenders have managed to resolve this dilemma: new models are equipped with plastic cups that do not absorb odors and do not darken with time.
The volume of the bowl can range from 400 ml to 2 liters. If your family consists of several people, it is better to take a blender with a larger bowl. Please note that it is not allowed to put dishes filled to the edges in the blender, therefore from the volume declared by the manufacturer it is necessary to take at least 200 ml to get the real volume.
As in the case of submersible blenders, an important factor in choosing is engine power. Working on a too weak machine can turn into a real torture. But also overpay for a super-powerful engine, too, should not be. Here you can afford to save a little and take the average power model.
Because the blender does not need to be held in hand, there's nothing terrible in that it will work for a few seconds longer. The power range is the same: from 300 to 600 watts.
Which blender is best to buy? Very well proven brands such as "Kenwood", "Moulinex", "Tefal", "Philips", etc. Unlike cheap Chinese counterfeits, blenders of these firms serve for a long time and without complaints from buyers.
