Which blender is better to choose?

Today there is a wide variety of blenders, we will tell about the peculiarities of their design in this article.

Photo: Philips Blender HR1679 (Philips) with SpeedTouch Function (Smooth Speed ​​Adjustment with One Button)

Photo: Philips Blender Philips Viva Collection HR3556 / 00: In the glasses on the go, you can grind the ingredients and take a ready-made drink.

Photo: Electrolux Blender SPORTS ESB2500 (Electrolux) comes with two containers with covers, you can sign them

Photo: Philips Handmade Blender Philips Speedtouch HR1679 / 90. The kit includes a unique nozzle with a cutting lattice with cubes and a triangular nozzle PROMIX (12 490 rubles)

The older generation may remember the Soviet mixers with a separate nozzle "high-speed knife". So, this high-speed knife is the prototype of the immersion blender.

The blenders are called two types of household appliances similar to each other with, however, similar functional purpose. First, these are so-called blendes with a bowl. They appeared before others and were originally used to prepare cocktails. Type number two - submersible blenders - appeared later and "boiled up" from mixers.

What is the difference between a mixer and a blender?

Of course, there is a lot between the mixer and the blender, but there is still a difference. The speed of rotation of the knife shaft at the blender is several times higher, it is capable not only to stir, but it is to beat, shredding the ingredients to almost to the state of homogeneous cashem (or emulsion).

Photo: kitchenaid

The Kitchenaid 5KHB2571 blender is equipped with a wedge and two nozzles, one of which is 33 cm long for mixing in deep dishes.

Well, if the blender bowl is made of heat-resistant material so that it can be chopped not only cold, but also hot ingredients; In addition, it must be stable

The effectiveness of the work of the blender is intensified by the knives of a special design. Their new models have several (4-6) blades of different shapes and size. Part of the blades is sharpened and performs the functions of the cutting blades. The portion is bent up or down and does not cut, and whips the grocery mixture, directing streams up or down. Knives may differ in purpose: some blenders, in addition to universal knives, are equipped with special, for example, for the ice rods (more durable), for the preparation of potato mashed potatoes, for a mixture of liquids, etc.

Submersible blenders: close acquaintance

This is in the full sense of the word hand tool, and you need to choose it "by hand" as thoroughly like a knife or garden secateur. More expensive models have a metal housing with a handle-overlaying of rubberized plastic; Cheaper - from plastic, or, as in the Vitek VT-3417 model, fully rubberized housing. The blender has one or more rotational frequencies, usually in the range of 500-12,000 rpm. In more complex software designs, there may be a large number of speeds (up to 20) or the possibility of smooth control of the rotational speed. The more opportunities to accurately choose the desired speed, the higher the quality of the work (and less problems from splashes).

A submersible blender may include additional knives, a wint's nozzle for whipping liquid dough, egg protein and other similar ingredients, as well as one or more mixing and grinding bowls, in which the blender is installed in stationary. Unusual nozzles include a narrow slim foot nozzle for grinding products in small capacits (in the Bosch Clevermixx model), cutting discs with slices and shredders in the HB 0705 AX0 model (HotPoint), the nozzle with cutting grille in the SPEEDTouch HR1679 / 90 model ( Philips), protective nozzle for dishes in the 5KHB2571 model (Kitchenaid). The latter is easily put on the dome-shaped blades and prevents damage to the dishes when working with a blender.

With an increase in the number of nozzles and additional parts there is a need for a convenient container for storage. There are many interesting developments here, for example, in the same models HB 0705 AX0 (HotPoint) and 5KHB2571 (Kitchenaid).

Blender Clevermixx (Bosch). The kit includes a narrow nozzle Slim Foot for small capacities

Manual submersible blenders. PHILIPS SPEEDTOUCH MODEL HR1679 / 90

Electrolux EstM7500s EXPRESSIONIST Collection

Kenwood HB 850BL

Blender package includes various capacities and nozzles

Submersible blender Bosch.

Submersible Blender Vitek.

The Ultimate Collection Hotpoint blender is equipped with a special holder of nozzles.

Blender VT-3417 (Vitek) (3200 rubles)

Five-speed submersible blender Kitchenaid 5KHB2571 with patented protective nozzle and other devices

The case of the Panasonic MX-551 model has a characteristic form, convenient to hold in hand

Philips HR 1676 also has a characteristic form, convenient to hold in hand

The Panasonic MX-551 blender set, in addition to the main nozzle, includes a whine with a gearbox that reduces the speed of rotation.

Submersible blender Severin SM 3794

SEVERIN SM 3794 nozzle is easy to wear and reliably fixed

The length of the nozzle should be sufficient to whipping the mixtures even in a deep cup

Choose submersible blender

Turn on the blender. Technique at idle should work almost silently and without vibration. It is desirable that the blender is not too heavy, approximately 1-1.5 kg. However, if you are going to use a submersible blender with a bowl, then, of course, too much gravity is not so important. But excessive eases may indicate some thumbiness of the product.

Power of the electric motor. This, of course, an important characteristic can enter a buyer in confusion - so, some manufacturers indicate not the rated power that the engine develops for a certain period of time than a certain duration (for example, 5 min), and the maximum, one-time, in which the engine, roughly speaking, Instantly not melted and will not fall apart. Maximum power several times more nominal. We involuntarily remember this, looking at a hefty professional mixer with a capacity of 200 W and a small and a huge unit of Southeast Asia with a capacity of 1000 W.

When working, the blender should not be very cozy, vibrate, splash - check it is the easiest way during the demonstration shows of models or at the exhibition of household appliances

Maximum engine rotation frequency. The bigger, the better. Very good magnitude can be considered 15-17 thousand rpm.

Power cable. The most important part of a mixer running from the network. The cable ideally should be thick, curled into small rings, like on the tubes of old phones. The location of the entrance to the case must be additionally strengthened with a rubber pad or thickening of isolation.

Rechargeable models. Very comfortable in design (the cable will not interfere), they nevertheless have not yet become widespread any professionals or in everyday life.

Clash capacity. It may vary from 0.5 to 2 liters. What preferred - depends on the nature of the task. In most cases, a large container is desirable, but, let's say, for the preparation of a children's puree, it is necessary, on the contrary, the dishes are smaller.

Models of submersible blenders

Name	Clevermixx.	EstM7500s.	HB 0705 AX0.	5KHB2571	Speedtouch HR1679 / 90	VT-3417.
Mark.	Bosch.	Electrolux	Hotpoint	Kitchenaid.	Philips.	Vitek.
Power, W	600.	700.	700.	180.	800.	1000.
Number of speeds / smooth speed adjustment (P)	one	P	6 + Turbo	five	P	P
Equipment	Mini nozzle, chopper (with lid), cup (with lid), brochure with recipes sauces	Measuring Glass, Went Nozzle	Corn, cuts for cutting slices and shredders, large and small bowls, measuring cup, holder of nozzles	Two nozzles, a glass of mixing, patented protective nozzle for dishes, case for nozzles, chopper	Triangular nozzles and cutting cubes, cuts for cutting slices and shredders, chopper, coin	Measuring Glass, Harbor, Bowl
price, rub.	2 500.	7 990.	6,300	14 990.	12 490.	3 200.

Go to stationary blenders

Blenders are most often used for the preparation of liquid or semi-liquid mixtures: juices with flesh, smoothie, cold soups and, of course, cocktails. As in the case of submersible devices, the bleasters with a bowl differ in power, the maximum number of revolutions, the spaciousness of the bowl. They also usually have at least two speeds, pulse and turbo modes, it is possible to smoothly change the speed of rotation.

Nozzles, Additional Devices

In most models, two bowls are complemented by a small chopper bowl. The package may include other devices. This, for example, a quick-cooking filter smoothie without leather and seeds (in the Bosch Silentmixx model), a variety of bowls and containers with tightly closing covers (2go bowl in the Bosch VitaStyle Mixx2Go model; Two containers that can be signed in the Electrolux Sports Models ESB2500; ON GO portable bottles in PHILIPS AVANCE COLLECTION).

This technique is not expected to keep on weight during operation, so when you choose, you can give preference to more hard models. Here, the design of the body of the equipment, which will be in view of the formation. Many manufacturers offer blenders with a casing of the metal (or even from the real cast metal, both in the KitchenAd and SMEG models), in the style of techno, or with a brightly colored body and chrome-plated parts that repeat the stylistics of the cocktail-halls of half-century presses.

Bosch VitaStyle Mixx2Go blender: Complete 2GO (0.5 l) and mini-shredder (0.2 liters) for one serving of the beverage

PHILIPS AVANCE COLLECTION HR3655 / 00 BLANDER HR3655 / 00 with glass on the go

Bosch Silentmixx Blender with Filter for Fast Cooking Smoothie without Skin and Seeds. A special five-bedrous shape of the bowl and an effective noise reduction system ensure the quiet operation of the device

Stationary Blenders with a bowl: Model BLF01RDEU (SMEG) from the series "Style 50s"

Model Diamond 5KSB1585 (Kitchenaid)

Masterpiece ESB9300 (ELECTROLUX)

When choosing, pay attention to the bowl. It is desirable that it is made of transparent plastic without unnecessary curvilinear surfaces - you may want to consider how the process of processing products occurs. The lid, in turn, should close tightly, so that it does not need to be constantly strove during operation. Well, if it has an additional window for loading ingredients (available in the Diamond 5KSB1585 Kitchenaid model). Measuring risks should be large and well visible. As for the knives, they should be easily disconnected if necessary (this is true and relative to submersible blenders). For example, in Bosch Silentmixx models, a special system for fixing the Easy Klickknife knife will make it easy and safely separating it from the bowl - for this it is enough just to turn the handle to 90 °.

The high bowl-jug in the blend with a bowl is provided primarily for processing liquid products - it is not very convenient for grinding semi-finished products, which can then be pouring, but you have to get a spoon

Manufacturers pay increased motor sound insulation. To prevent splashing, a "soft start" can be provided, slow start of work, after which the speed increases.

The specific options of blenders with a bowl include the possibility of ice rings. This is a serious load and on knives, and on the bowl, the presence of such an option can be considered a guarantee of the quality of technology.

Interesting innovations. Constructive improvement suggested electrolux in the Masterpiece ESB9300 model. A bowl (capacity, by the way, 2.2 liters) is located on a stand under the inclination of 5 °. Such a slope creates a powerful vortex fluid flow and provides continuous circulation of ingredients for uniform mixing of products. And the Philips Avance Collection models are distinguished by an extremely high maximum rotation frequency of knives - up to 35 thousand rpm, which allows you to prepare particularly homogeneous paste and mashed potatoes.

Blenders with bowls

Name	Silentmixx.	ESB 7300 S.	Diamond 5KSB1585.	AVANCE COLLECTION HR3655 / 00	Blf01rdeu.	VT-8517 ST
Mark.	Bosch.	Electrolux	Kitchenaid.	Philips.	SMEG	Vitek.
Power, W	800.	900.	550.	1 400.	800.	900.
Useful volume of the basic bowl, l	1.5	1.65	1.75	2.	1.5	1.5
Number of speeds / smooth speed adjustment (P)	P	four	P	P	P	P
Additional nozzles	Smoothie filter, shredder, ice rod knife	—	—	Two portable bottles on the go	—	—
price, rub.	7 500.	10 990.	17 990.	11 990.	18 900.	3 600.

Banana smoothie with strawberries

The most popular smoothie is with a banana and strawberry.

Photo: shutterstock / fotodom.ru

For cooking you will need the following list of ingredients:

• one banana;
• Strawberry glass;
• 200 ml of ordinary yogurt (preferably with a low fatness percentage);
• 200 ml of orange juice;
• Optionally, you can add a couple of flax spoons.

Cooking method

Tropical fruit cut into six parts, strawberries can be cut in half, if it is big. All ingredients are placed in the bottle of the blender, crushing. Strawberry and banana smoothie is ready!