The most delicate whipped cream, milkshake withair bubbles, dietary fruit cream! And also - finely chopped (without tears!) onion, vegetable puree for baby food, finely crushed ice. In a word, everything that can be mixed, whipped, crushed with the help of one single miracle device. And this is all about it, about the blender. There are more than enough varieties of this wonderful housewife's assistant in stores, so that a logical question arises: which one and how to choose a blender. In order to make the right choice and get a truly universal assistant, you just need to find out more about it. Or rather, about what kind of blenders there are and what to pay attention to when buying.
Kinds of blenders, their pros and cons
Let us note right away that it is difficult to talk about good orThere is no point in talking about bad types (types) of this device. Since each type is designed for specific purposes and types of work with products. However, it is necessary to know about the purpose of this or that type of this household appliance, and even more so, about its advantages and disadvantages. So, all modern blenders presented in stores are divided into three types: stationary, immersion and combined. A stationary blender is a bowl fixed on a stand, the knives in which are located below. This type of blender is designed for making cocktails, sauces and purees, mixing and whipping soft and liquid products. Its advantages are that it works independently (without the help of your hands), it is convenient not only for cooking, but also for pouring cocktails, it can be used to mix liquid dough (pancake, biscuit), and is equipped with a self-cleaning function. The disadvantages of a stationary blender include some bulkiness and a possible inability to chop vegetables. An immersion blender has a metal or plastic body with an attachment that is lowered into the container where something needs to be chopped or mixed. This type of blender is best suited for chopping solid foods, preparing vegetable and fruit mixtures, sauces and purees. Its advantages: compactness, ease of use for chopping small portions of food (for example, food for a child). Disadvantages of an immersion blender: busy hands, which you constantly have to hold the blender with and not very suitable for making cocktails. A combination blender is perhaps the most versatile type. Because it combines all the functions of an immersion and stationary blender and compensates for their advantages and disadvantages. In addition, a combination blender is equipped with additional attachments (an ice pick, a whisk, a vacuum pump). So there is no need to talk about the pros and cons of a combination blender: in comparison with the previous types, there simply are none. Except perhaps the price, which will be significantly higher for a combination blender.
Capacity (bowl or tank)
Before choosing a blender of a certaintype, pay attention to the capacity. Its volume and the material it is made of matter here. The volume is at your discretion. Choose a model whose bowl will have sufficient capacity for preparing the volumes of food you are used to. As for the material, here you will have to choose between two options: plastic and glass. The advantages of a glass container: scratch resistance, long service life, maintaining transparency. There is one drawback, but a very significant one. A glass bowl can easily break from a blow or fall. But with careful handling, it serves for a long time and efficiently. Plastic containers also have a fairly long service life. However, when washing them in a dishwasher, this period can be significantly reduced. Plastic containers, unlike glass ones, are more durable (they are harder to break). But at the same time, this material is easily scratched and loses transparency over time. So think about how often and intensively you plan to use the blender, how you plan to wash it and choose a model with a plastic or glass container. If there is no particular difference in the quality of the bowl for you, then pay attention to the power and number of speeds of the model you like.
Power and speed
How to choose the right blender for thesecharacteristics? The power of a blender can be from two hundred to seven hundred watts. The more functions a certain blender model can perform, the more power it has. What are you going to do with this device? The lowest power will be enough to whip up cocktails and chop the softest products. But if you plan to make cocktails with ice (which needs to be crushed), as well as chopping fairly hard products (potatoes, carrots, beets), then you will need a high-power blender. If you find it difficult to understand the power of the device, then pay attention to the number of speeds, which is directly related to the power. For example, a blender with one or two speeds will have the lowest power. A medium-power device has from three to five speeds. But if a blender has six or more (sometimes up to 12!) speeds, this means that this model has very high power. In addition to the number of speeds, you should also pay attention to their modes: turbo mode, pulse mode, smooth speed control mode. The more speeds, the more opportunities for different operations. For example, you can adjust the size of the cut pieces or the homogeneity of the mixed mass. However, in practice, housewives use two to five speeds, which are quite enough for chopping products, preparing baby puree, and whipping cocktails or cream. So decide for yourself (depending on the purpose of the purchase) how powerful and high-speed a blender you need. And do not forget to pay attention to some important details.
Important little things
Price.When choosing a blender, remember that the rule "the most expensive does not mean the best" also applies here. Think about whether you really need a powerful and high-speed blender with an original design. Look better at how stable its base is. Choose a model with a wide and durable base. Then, even when working at high speed, it will not vibrate much and crawl on the table. The blender base can be metal or plastic. Plastic is lighter and cheaper. Metal is more durable and stable. Check the model you like in operation: how noisy is it. Agree that the quieter your blender works, the more comfortable the process of preparing food in it will be. Especially if you have small children who are usually sleeping when mom needs to use the blender. Naturally, the design and color scheme for us women play, if not a decisive, then a very significant role. Therefore, choose what you really like and what meets your aesthetic needs. Consider not only the appearance and technical characteristics of the blender, but also the purposes for which you are purchasing it. Approach the purchase wisely, because choosing the right blender is not difficult if you know exactly why you need it. Only by choosing a model that fully satisfies your needs, you will be able to get the most out of the purchase. And, of course, get moral satisfaction from working with such a wonderful assistant.
