Cooking various dishes always takes a lot of time and effort from housewives. But if there are assistants in the kitchen in the form of modern household appliances, then the work is faster and more pleasant. The main thing is that it is of high quality and easy to use. Therefore, when going to the store to shop, you need to know how to choose a blender, coffee grinder or some other kitchen device.
Content
- Blender types
- Instrument characteristics
- Selection recommendations
Blender types
In terms of its functions, the appliance is similar to a food processor and mixer. It differs from the latter in that it can be used to crush ice and nuts. And the compact size gives the blender an edge over a combine that takes up a lot of shelf space in a cabinet or on a table.
Blenders share into 3 types:
- submersible;
- stationary;
- universal.
A hand blender is most often sold without a glass or mixing container.
As a bowl you can use any suitable crockery with high sides. Such a device does not have supports, so during operation it must be held in your hand. The blender looks like a pistil. The nozzle at the end is equipped with several blades that are triggered by pressing a button located on the body. The immersion type is excellent for grinding solid products and mixing various liquids. Caring for the device is quite simple: you just need to unscrew the nozzle from the body and rinse it under running water.
The stationary blender is located on a stand with legs. The kit includes a jug with a volume of 1.5-2 liters. At the bottom of such a container there are knives that do the main work. The device is suitable for mixing and whipping creams, fruit purees, batter and other semi-liquid products. It also crumbles ice and nuts easily. To clean the blender, remove the bowl from the base and rinse it in warm water.
Universal blenders include submersible devices that have not one, but several different attachments. For example, whisks and knives of different sizes and shapes. They also come with additional containers and a measuring cup.
Such kitchen appliances are presented in a wide range in stores selling household goods. The price for each individual model depends on the manufacturer and functionality.
Instrument characteristics
When buying a blender, you need to study in detail the characteristics of the models you like. This will allow you to correctly assess the effectiveness of the device and not be mistaken with the choice.
Parameters to pay attention to:
- power;
- bowl material;
- number of speeds;
- additional nozzles;
- the presence of a container in the kit.
Buyers are often interested in the question of how much power a blender should have. In fact, there can be no definite answer here. It all depends on the type of work that the kitchen assistant will have to perform.
For mixing liquid products, a power of 300-500 W will be enough, and for grinding solid products, you will need a device with characteristics of at least 1000 W.
The set includes plastic, glass or metal bowls. Each type has its own advantages, so the buyer must decide for himself which material he likes best. For example, the advantage of glass is that it does not absorb odors and is easily washed from food debris. Plastic products are cheaper and shatter-proof. Metal bowls have all the positive qualities that the first two types have. But, it is true, they are much more expensive.
Additional attachments expand your culinary possibilities. The more of them in the set, the more varied the dishes will be. The most popular attachments are whisk beaters, chopper knives and ice crushing attachments.
Most consumers thinkthat a good blender should have at least four to five speeds. A gradual increase or decrease in speed allows you to get the desired consistency of the shredded products. That is, the more built-in speed modes there are, the more efficiently the device will do its job.
Selection recommendations
Even when the buyer knows what type and characteristics blenders are, it can be difficult for him to make the final choice. In order not to get confused in a huge number of models, it is necessary to determine the requirements for the device.
First, the hostess needs to decide what she needs a blender for. If it will be used only for mixing liquids, then there is no need to overpay extra money for additional functions. Secondly, in small kitchens, there may simply not be room on the table to place a stationary model there. In this case, it is better to purchase a submersible type.
As for the choice of a brand, then the most popular are:
- Bosch.
- Brown.
- Tefal.
- Kenwood.
- Philips.
- Moulinex.
Manufacturers regularly update their model lines and constantly improve their equipment. Sales leaders were identified based on data from retail outlets and consumer surveys. They are two firms that produce high-quality household appliances - Bosh and Braun.
