Choosing the perfect mate: blender or chopper

Modern kitchen appliances significantly saves the time of the hostess and turns cooking into a pleasant and exciting process. A huge range of appliances for domestic use allows you to choose products with any functionality. However, the similarity in capabilities sometimes unnecessarily confuses and complicates the task. Today we will take a closer look at several units irreplaceable in the kitchen. Purchase a shredder or choose a blender: what will be better for your goals? A comparative analysis of these units will help not to be mistaken in choosing the right option for us.

Functional features

Blender is different more thin cutting, it is intended for creation of emulsions, mashed potatoes and beating of drinks. With this device you can mix, chop and beat components. You can easily make mousses, soups and cocktails.Cooked food is perfect for the consistency of your baby. Another useful feature is chopping ice for drinks.

The chopper works on a different principle. Coarse processing of food is carried out by cutting ingredients with a knife. The size of the resulting pieces is adjusted depending on the final purpose of use by choosing a nozzle designed for small or larger cutting. By the principle of processing products, it reminds everyone of the known grater, however, it copes with the task in a more professional and quick manner.

Significantly reduces the time to perform individual stages of cooking. Here are some of the most popular features of the device for culinary art:

• Quick cutting of vegetables of the ideal form for the subsequent cooking or roasting.
• Cutting and shredding blanks for salads.
• Preparing fruit pieces and shredded nuts for homemade desserts.
• Getting pasted in pasta products for pate or mayonnaise.
• Crushing and cutting meat for minced meat.

There are models of shredders to which are attached additional nozzles. They allow you to grind foods and whip mashed potatoes.

The devices resemble a blender and, with sufficient power, can replace it. In addition, they have much more opportunities and, consequently, a higher price.

The chopper and blender are very multifunctional. They combine the capabilities of several household appliances in the kitchen:

• Whip creams and lush mashed potatoes.
• Grinding of any kind of ingredients to the required sizes.
• Mixing soft dough and sauces.

Design and principle of operation

The blender and the chopper have an external similarity, but there are significant differences in the device. The first unit carefully processes the ingredients, bringing them to a uniform consistency. Above is a high and narrow capacity. In the lower compartment there is a knife and a motor (read more about the design of the device in the article stationary blender device).

There are two types of blenders:

1. Stationary models placed on the table. They are a container with a nozzle-knife, which is located at the bottom. The filled bowl must be closed with a lid and only after that be turned on. Included are nozzles with different number of knives.It is possible to mix the batter, as well as easy to prepare drinks, immediately pouring them into cups.
   

2. Submersible devices are handheld devices. They are more compact, but this advantage at the same time is their main disadvantage. It is difficult enough to hold the device in the hands throughout the entire period of work. Despite the small size, they have a good power. The base of the elongated shape with the nozzle installed is immersed in a container filled with products. It is completed with various replaceable nozzles. Any container can be used as a container, but it is better to choose a container with high walls in order to avoid splashing on the table. Portions in volume may be small. The unit does not take up much space in your kitchen, and if you wish, you can attach it to the wall. Its design is not suitable for making drinks, but it will perfectly cope with the task of beating eggs or soup-puree.

The chopper is a reliable bowlIn which the core is placed. Various nozzles are installed on it depending on the type of work to be done. The processed pieces, obtained from the loaded ingredients, are sent to the bowl. Depending on the chosen model, nozzles of different functions may be included in the package.

Shredders can handle most of the tasks of modern combine harvesters. They are miniature and therefore much more convenient in everyday use than combines.

Care and cleaning of such devices after work is not difficult. These small devices are very compact, and at the same time will not stand idle in any kitchen.

Capacity material in both cases - glass or plastic. Both devices are easy to clean. Above all, do not forget to disconnect from the network before washing, in order to avoid injury.

Conclusion

As a result of the comparison, we can draw the following conclusions. First of all, when choosing a suitable device, you should determine your own goals and tasks. If you want to please your family with delicious fruit salads and desserts, or to quickly cut vegetables for frying, while getting pieces of the same size and perfect shape, then the chopper is better for you.Want to easily prepare mashed potatoes and cocktails, as well as breakfasts for your baby? Then a blender is what you need.

In addition, modern technology offers a mass of combined models that combine the functions of several devices (for example,blender soup cooker, blender mixer, blender juicer). However, the cost of such units will be significantly more expensive. The choice is yours.