To minimize the time spent on cooking, modern industry produces a variety of electrical appliances and various adaptations. A blender belongs to the number of electrical appliances. Solving the question of whether to purchase this device, let's try to figure out what the blender is for.
What can I cook in a blender?
The main purpose of the blender is to grind small portions of products. With the help of the device you can:
- grind vegetables, fruits, meat, offal, nuts;
- mix products, prepare mashed potatoes, bakery fillings, cocktails;
- whip mousse, creams.
Some models of the blender have an additional function - a chop of ice with a special nozzle.
Blender Selection
The choice of a kitchen appliance is carried out depending on what the blender is for.
First of all blenders differ in power: the smallest power of 200 W devices, powerful models have 1000W. Blenders with low power are intended for grinding fruits and vegetables, but if you plan to use a device for grinding raw meat or ice, then you should stop the choice on a more powerful device.
The following difference consists in the peculiarities of the device arrangement - a type of blender.
Blender Types
Submersible blender
The submersible blender is a long and thin device with buttons at the top and a knife device at the end. Its purpose is to grind a small amount of food in any container. The appliance is extremely easy to maintain, easy to keep clean and easy to store. In addition, an undoubted advantage of a submersible blender is the ability to use different nozzles depending on the operation being performed. The apparatus has two drawbacks: it is not designed for long-term use, and it can be crushed by a small amount of the product.
Stationary Blender
A stationary blender is placed on the desktop with a special stand, in which the engine is located. From above there is a mug or a cup with rotating knives, in which all operations take place. The device is convenient in that it works completely autonomously, without human intervention: they stuffed the ingredients, turned on and waited for the end of cooking. When choosing a stationary blender, consider what it is used for. Often, a stationary blender is used to mix cocktails and ice chips. Therefore, if you often have parties in your house or you own a small cafe, then this type of device is what you need. Care of the device is simple - all new models have a self-cleaning function that protects against cuts with sharp knives. To wash the blender, water is poured into the container, and the machine is switched on for a while. It is also important which cup the blender is equipped with. Containers made of glass are more hygienic, but also more fragile. If such a cup is broken, it will be problematic to replace it. Plastic glasses are more reliable, but they are gradually
What can replace the blender?
When deciding for yourself whether you need a blender, consider that some of the functions of the device can be performed by other home appliances. First of all, it is a food processor, which is a multifunctional device. In fact, its device provides a blender. Replace the blender can mixer, which performs similar operations. Choosing from two devices, what to buy, decide whether you will often grind or mix. In the first case, you should give preference to the blender, in the second, to the mixer.
Important: choose the devices of well-known manufacturers that will serve for a long time, and perform all operations qualitatively.