Mixer and blender - two in one: features of technology and top-5 best models

Switch between attachments models 2 in 1 can be quickly and easily chat while cooking

If you love to cook cakes, pies, soups and smoothies, what technique is better to get into the kitchen - blender or mixer? Both options - an indispensable tool in the kitchen, and if the choice is difficult to make, I propose to consider the option two in one.

Parse the features of different types of kitchen equipment

Each device performs its tasks, so both options will become loyal assistants in the preparation of various dishes

Many housewives who want to save space in the kitchen, but at the same time to cook tasty and refined dishes, think whether you can use a blender instead of a mixer. But these devices have different functions, although similar to each other.

Therefore it is better to buy a different product, or choose a model two in one. Let's see, what is the difference between a mixers and blenders, and whether it is possible to replace one device with another.

Mixer

In the photo - a hand mixer, which is suitable for mixing the dough for baking

This device is primarily intended for whipping and uniform mixing. With it, you can prepare the dough with your hands for different pastry, cook the cream of any consistency, whisk the whites until peaks and a lot more.

Mixers can be of two types:

1. Handheld submersible - it is set at 2 corolla, which due to the high speed effectively whipped various mixtures.
2. industrial stationary - in which the beaters are integrated into the housing, and the bundle includes a big bowl for whipping. These devices operate in automatic mode and requires only observation on the part of at work.

Stationary mixer operates automatically

blender

But why use a blender? It is designed mostly for grinding products. Submersible models will help to easily prepare a puree or smoothie, and stationary - finely chopped vegetables and fruits, to prepare paste.

Modern model can combine the tip and dip and a bowl for grinding, and other tips

The package often includes numerous floats, which will help cut the products in the form of circles, triangles, adjust the relief cut slices and the size of the crushed particles.

Two devices in one

On the market can be found and combined model, which is represented by a blender with a mixer. These devices are equipped with a small electric motor, which allows to perform a wide range of tasks, while not taking up much space in the kitchen.

Mixer blender quickly deal +:

• the rapid whisking test for pancakes or crepes;
• with the preparation of smoothies and soups cream;
• with a quick whipping cream;
• chopping fruit, vegetables, herbs, nuts, cheese - and the power of modern models.

Compact model with a lot of tips to help save a lot of place in the kitchen

Characteristics of the 5 best models

Before buying it is important to deal with all the characteristics of household appliances. For example, the grinders with a capacity of less than 500 watts is unlikely to cope with the preparation of minced meat and manual models can not cope with crushed ice.

All the features of the device must describe in detail the instruction, in most cases it can even download from online stores.

The handle to which are attached nozzles may be horizontal (as in an immersion blender) or vertical (as in manual mixer).

Top 5 of the best devices that combine a blender and mixer:

Model 2 in 1	Characteristics
	PHILIPS HR2644 / 40 This model combines: immersion blender; nozzle with the finishes that will help prepare the cream and beat the dough for cakes; cup with a knife that can chop vegetables, fruit, meat, cheese, nuts. The main advantages: bowl for grinding large volume of 1 liter; High-power 700 W; rubber grip which prevents slipping during operation.
	PHILIPS HR1646 / 00 The kit includes: mini chopper with blades and a capacity of 300 ml; immersion blender; nozzle-mixer. Among the features worth bleach turbo mode, the ability to increase the beating / grinding speed by adjusting the pressing force. Price of the deviceTaking into account functionality, advantageous against the background of analogues - blender will cost 4-4.5 thousand. rub. Includes liter beaker. Nozzle-mixer running at high speed, so you can quickly whip even dough for cakes, cream, proteins.
	BRAUN HM 3135 At your disposal will be: a plurality of orifices - the usual mixer beaters and hooks for dough; blendernaya nozzle; chopper with the bowl. The main difference from previous models - the nozzle attached to the mixer, rather than to stick hand blender. Ensure efficient operation 5 speeds.
	Braun HM3137WH MultiMix 3 This device is a nozzle mixer includes a plurality of additions: blender; chopper; beaters for the test. One click - and you quickly change the nozzle. Product power - 500 watts, whisk whites, cream or the dough will not be difficult. In addition to the container with knives (as nozzles) included in another beaker and 600 ml.
	Zelmer Mix Robi ZHM0861LUA This model differs from previous ones in that it is a stationary mixer. It is not only the beaters, but also a large bowl, which also rotates during whipping. But for the rest of the handle nozzles easily disconnected from the mixer. To it can be, in turn, attach the nozzle-blender and sieve for crushing cooked products.

findings

I told you about the best models 2 in 1 that perform the functions of blenders and mixers in the opinion of consumers. And what appliances allows you to save time on cooking? Share in the comments. Videos in this article complement the theme of visual instructions.