Submersible blender: what better to choose for your kitchen

With an abundance of cafes and restaurants, young families are not very interested in kitchen appliances, but with children, the question arises: which is better to choose a submersible blender? For complementary foods you need a dish in the form of puree. Buy in the store ready-made mixtures with preservatives do not want to, and knead and rub manually too laboriously. Without modern technical devices, it is very difficult to manage. Mom goes to the store and in confusion stands in front of the shop window. The assortment is huge, but how to choose what you need? The first mistake: you are not prepared to go to the shopping center and do not know what exactly is required to purchase. Do a phased preliminary work, and the purchase will be very simple.

Basic requirements for the

First of all, indicate your wishes. A simple immersion blender will help you prepare small portions of salad or puree. It does not require a special place in the kitchen, it has few baits and is inexpensive. If you need to grind large volumes, knead dough, prepare cocktails - pay attention to high-power blenders, mini-combines and stationary appliances. Some models can grind meat into minced meat, grind spices, whisk, there are even stationary appliances with a cooking function.

Now try to delete all unnecessary. If you do not make cocktails, why do you need an ice knife? Do not pursue models with many features that will be unclaimed. For each of them it is necessary to pay. If you want to save budget, choose the device with the minimum power required. The faster the knives rotate, the more expensive will be the purchase and more money will go to pay for electricity. If you want to grind only soft foods, cook mashed potatoes, mashed boiled vegetables, enough power 400 watts. Nuts and other solid products require at least 600 watts, and professional devices can develop power up to 1200 watts.

There are models in which more than 20 high-speed modes. A professional chef needs them for cooking a variety of different dishes. And why such a variety of ordinary housewife? It often happens that a woman out of curiosity acquires a complex device, and as a result uses 4-5 speeds and a pair of baits. The simpler the blender, the easier it is to learn, take a simple model, and you do not have to rack your brains choosing the right mode. With a simple device, you perfectly prepare mashed potatoes, pates, and mashed soups.

Sometimes the housewives have a question, what to choose: a submersible blender or stationary machine. Of course, the food processor is much more convenient. It does not need to be held in hand, to waste time grinding. They filled up the food, asked the program - and can do other things, and after a while get a ready-made dish. But the miniature device does not require a special storage space, it is compact, it can be used in any dish. Complex aggregates are expensive, and half of their functions in many families remain unclaimed. Large capacity is more difficult to launder, and small portions in it have to be scraped off the walls, while some of the products will go to waste.

Additional selection criteria

Much of the choice of kitchen appliances depends on the workload of the hostess and the amount of food prepared. In some families, the daily menu is varied, as in a restaurant. Other women cook at home only for toddlers, and for adults they buy semi-finished products. For a varied diet functions are required more, and the speed regime is more diverse. If the blender has a "Turbo" mode, you can immediately switch the device to the maximum speed. When you need the usual grinding of products, you can do without this option. It is required for complex recipes in which you need to quickly process products or give them volume.

If you need to gradually increase or decrease the speed of the nozzle during cooking, look for the model with a smooth adjustment. Switching to another mode will occur without jumps, you can change it during cooking. Protein for meringue will turn into a foam of the desired consistency if you whip them at first slowly, then quickly. Another function that is not required by everyone is the pulse mode. If it is necessary to grind solid products, the device should be given interruptions in operation. In this mode, the motor automatically stops for a few seconds, and then resumes rotation.

Advance the length of the cord you need. A short wire will interfere with the correct placement of the blender in a container, too long for everything to cling and get confused. Measure the distance from the power outlet to the workplace beforehand. If you need to move the device around the containers located at different ends of the table when grinding, pay attention to models in which the excess cord can be removed into a special compartment.

Some landladies prefer models with a battery. If you want to have a blender with autonomous power, find out how long the device can work without recharging. Do not forget that the battery makes the device heavier and the arm can get tired with prolonged operation.

Often the body and the stem of the nozzle are made of plastic. If you are going to cook only soft products, the leg will withstand the load. Want to increase the reliability of the device - choose steel. Blenders with a plastic bundle are cheaper, but the landlady must consider what products she will process. If you need to cook puree from hot, freshly cooked potatoes, the plastic may not withstand high temperatures.

Tip

When choosing a model in a metal casing, give preference to matt surfaces. On a brilliant metal, every spot, finger marks, blender will look sloppy.

Complete with

In addition to the main attachment, additional accessories can be included in the blender package. Often a shredder is attached to the appliance. This is a very convenient device, which is a bowl with a lid. At the bottom of the tank, the axle with the knife is rigidly fixed. When grinding solid products the device will stand firmly in place, do not jump in your hand. Sometimes in the design there are holes for additional insertion of products during operation. You can, without turning off the device, add more liquid, add other components.

The volume of the bowl depends on the number of products you need to grind. Puree for baby can be prepared in a capacity of 400 ml, and to prepare a salad for a festive table, the maximum volume of dishes is required. Do not buy a large container if you do not plan to put in a lot of products: puree will smear on the walls, and it will be difficult to assemble. In this case, note that the dishes can not be filled to the top, calculate the value of the vessel with a small margin.

The following blades may be included in the blender package:

• a slice cutting knife is useful to prepare products for salads, deep-fried potatoes, chips;
• tool for cutting with cubes;
• grater with holes of different sizes;
• whisk for whipping eggs, cooking creams, mousses and batter;
• mill for grinding spices, nuts, powdered sugar;
• nozzle for making puree;
• vacuum pump - it pumps the air out of the container, as a result the products last longer;
• measuring cup can also be used to determine the number of products, and as an additional capacity;
• nozzle for kneading dough.

Make a revision of your kitchen equipment. If there is a bread maker, there is no need for tools for kneading the dough. If there is a coffee grinder, you will not need a mill mill. The submersible blender can knead the dough, beat the eggs, grind the meat, only the devices specially designed for this purpose will perform the work faster and better. If you do not have the money to buy a multifunctional combine, buy a small blender. Then in addition to it you can buy a mixer, an electric meat grinder.

Rating of the best models

The price range is very wide. You can choose a simple model, the cost of which is about 1000 rubles, or a complex device with a lot of functions for 18,000 rubles. The quality does not always depend on the price, a good device of small power can be bought inexpensively.

It is worth mentioning the most popular brands and models of submersible blenders.

• Bosch MSM 88190. Powerful device( 800 W), equipped with various nozzles, whisk, mill, glass for grinding. You can buy for 8000 rubles.
• Bosch MSM 64155EN. Power - 450 W, there are nozzles for puree. The cost is about 3800 rubles.
• Braun Multiquick MQ300 Curry .Inexpensive device - about 2000 rubles. Power - 550 Watts.
• Braun Multiquick 5 Vario MQ 5045 WH Aperitive. A 750W blender with 21 speeds. There is a whisk, an ice knife and a measuring glass. The price is from 8500 rubles.
• Philips HR 1607 \ 00. The device is designed for 550 W, attached measuring cup and corolla. You can buy for 4500 rubles.
• Philips HR 1674. The 800 W device is equipped with 4 nozzles, the price is 7800 rubles.

Not every city has a sufficient range of kitchen appliances. What to spend money on a bad thing, it is better to order your favorite model by mail. With remote purchases, you can contact the online store manager for advice. If you are interested in design, pay attention to the photo of the selected device.

It is more difficult for men when they are looking for a gift for wives. If you do not know which is best to choose a blender, do not count on your intuition. Invite a relative or acquaintance to help you, who knows how your spouse prepares and what device she is better to offer.

Additions for picky housewives

The blender lasts a short time, so the noise level usually does not matter much. If the buzz acts on your nerves, choose brands with low power. It is desirable to find the model you like in the nearest store. Even if the price in this outlet is not pleasant to you, you can read the instruction, hold the device in your hands, listen to what sounds it makes when you work. Pay attention to vibration, with frequent use of the device, it can be sensitive to joints. After that, you can safely order a blender by mail, you already know its basic qualities.

Often manufacturers supply the device with various additional devices. The kit can include:

• rubberized handle;
• wall mount;
• stand.

Of course, every addition makes the purchase more expensive, but think about whether you need to save on the convenience of work. Without a stand, you can get by, although at breaks in cooking it is desirable to install the device in a special place. But the wall mount is very convenient. Blender will not roll in the closet or on the table, it can always be found without difficulty. The handle with rubber inserts allows you to take the device with wet or greasy hands, it will not slip out and break.

If you are interested in design in the kitchen, find out about the colors of different brands. The device itself looks elegant, when fastened to the wall does not spoil the appearance of the room. If the kind of plastic seems too "cheap" for you, get a model in a metal case. A good decoration of the desktop can be a stand. They come in different shapes and colors.

Any technique requires care. If you bought a blender with a self-cleaning function, there will be no problems with rinsing. Be sure to read the instructions, as it is possible to wash the device itself, and attachments. Look with a master's eye how difficult it will be to bring them to a clean look. If disassembly, cleaning and drying will take longer than milling itself, it is better to look for another model. Find out if you can clean the nozzles and cups in the dishwasher;many firms produce models that do not require manual cleaning.

Blender - immersion or stationary - is useful in every kitchen. Not always there is a need to launch a powerful combine, a couple of spoons of puree for a baby is better to cook with a miniature device. To avoid mistakes in choosing a model, consider all the operations that you need. Ask your friends about the merits and demerits of their device, consult with managers of shopping centers. If you carefully approach the purchase of kitchen appliances, it will be your faithful assistant.