What can a blender do?

Household appliance manufacturers, in pursuit of new customers, continue to improve the already irreplaceable kitchen blender, which is a good assistant to any hostess in creating unique dishes, day after day. Despite the general availability and relatively low cost of such a technique, not all families have yet managed to figure out what blender is for.

Electrical appliance history

For the first time the idea of ​​horizontal placement of knives at the bottom of the tank was proposed by Stephen Poplavsky in 1922 for the aeration of soda water. Later in 1935, a prototype of the device was invented, adapted for kitchen work, which in 1937 was presented at the exhibition in a modified and supplemented form called Miracle Blender. And 17 years later his millionth unit was sold.

It took decades, the calculations of many inventors, so that today thousands of users could begin to operate this appliance not only in family kitchens, but also in various catering establishments.

The advantages of technology, features

A blender is an electrical appliance designed to grind various foods, mix ingredients, make mousses, cocktails, mashed potatoes, and, in some cases, chop ice. In its functionality, it looks like on mixer, with which it combines the ability to mix well with anything, except for the dough, because the blender is not equipped with hooks designed for this work. But he has an undeniable advantage in the form of the possibility to grind any products.

There is also a two in one model - blender mixerHowever, its functions are significantly limited.

The food processor, unequivocally, will cope with the majority of tasks many times faster, and, sometimes, is more qualitative than the blender. But the relatively small size of the latter is its advantage, with which it is difficult to argue, allowing you to save on centimeters in the kitchen cupboard, and time to assemble the equipment.But even if the food processor is assembled in the standby mode, it is impractical to start working with it for the sake of preparing one mashed potatoes, since caring for it takes a lot of time and effort compared to a blender (see what is better to choosewhat to prefer: food processor or blender).

It turns out that none of the above-mentioned appliance (neither a mixer, nor a food processor) is able to completely replace it in the kitchen while cooking because of its uniqueness.

Types of blenders

To figure out why you need a blender, you need to figure out what their types exist. In total today there are two options for the appliance:

• stationary;
• submersible.

Stationary type equipped with a stand on which is installed a bowl with a lid for products with a knife inside and an electric motor located inside the case (more about the internal structure -stationary blender device).

With this model you can:

• beat egg white to make sweet pastries;
• prepare milkshakes and sauces;
• make a variety of mashed potatoes, including for young children;
• stir the ingredients;
• knead the batter;
• to prick the ice.

This type of blender is well proven when creating liquid mixtures, but, unfortunately, to grind in it a small amount of food or greens will be problematic.

When compared with an immersion blender, several of its positive qualities can be noted, such as the absence of the need to hold the device in hand during operation (it will do everything itself), it can be not washed, most often the device is equipped with a self-cleaning function that will avoid contact with sharp knives . The principle of the function is to pour warm water into the container of the device and turn it on for a short time.

Submersible high speed type consists of one "leg" and nozzle-knife. Most often you can find additional nozzles and bowls with it, allowing you to not only mix liquid foods in a few seconds, but also make mashed potatoes, chop greens, nuts and vegetables.

Quickly replacing one nozzle to another, secured with a clamp on the motor part, you can beat the eggs for further preparation of an omelet. Such multi-performance makes fixture functional. The only drawback, and most likely the feature of the device, is the need to hold the blender in your hand during its operation.

Many manufacturers of professional equipment offer premium class blenders that have a special design. Such models are made of stainless steel or shockproof polycarbonate, which makes them more durable than household appliances. They are equipped with increased capacity and a bowl with a large volume.

Characteristics of technology

Considering the parameters of technology, it is important to decide for the need for a blender in your kitchen, and only then make a choice:

• power;
• number of speeds;
• volume and material of the bowl;
• cleaning and care;
• nozzles;
• nutrition;
• price.

Power. With the help of high-power models, you can make any dish, without much difficulty, grind raw vegetables, beat eggs, make a milkshake containing crushed ice. Low-power type will perfectly cope with the above tasks, it is suitable for mixing boiled vegetables, fruits and creating cocktails.

Today number of speeds on the unit varies from 2 to 5, which makes the work of the device controlled by the hostess of the blender.Also, a kitchen appliance can be equipped with a turbo mode, which increases the speed of work to the maximum possible speed for a short time.

Bowl volume on modern devices varies from one and a half to 2 liters. This is enough to use the device to make a little more than one liter of a milkshake. But just do not forget that there is still such a thing as a useful volume, which is less than declared by the manufacturer for 200-300 ml.

Bowl Material can be both plastic and glass. It is obvious that glass containers are more durable, they do not scratch when grinding hard products, such as cereals, nuts, coffee, do not absorb odor, do not stain. But at the same time, because of the glass, the blender becomes more vulnerable, it is necessary to drop it, and the bowl can break. Plastic container eventually loses its transparency.

Care. Many stationary models, as noted above, are equipped with a self-cleaning system, which allows you to wash the unit quickly and efficiently, and the probability of cutting yourself with knives is minimized.

Nozzles Today, numerous modern models are equipped with additional nozzles, such as beaters for beating eggs and dough,a measuring glass with knives for crushing, a nozzle for splitting ice, with the help of which the functions of a blender are expanded to the functionality of a food processor.

Nutrition. Not so long ago, manufacturers have created wireless models that can operate on battery power. This know-how makes the device mobile, you can take it with you on the road and on a picnic. But you should pay attention to a significant drawback - the time of the product is limited to 20-30 minutes.

Price. Stationary blenders are inferior in their functionality submersible, so the cost of the latter is slightly higher. This is understandable, since the kit comes with more nozzles and containers.

Conclusion

Many housewives, wondering why blender is needed, answer themselves when they become hostages of its multifunctional qualities. And, truth, he becomes the irreplaceable assistant in modern kitchen. With this device you can not only cut onions without shedding tears, but also make baby food.

A blender is a device located between a mixer and a food processor, from which he acquired certain abilities.From the first - the ability to mix, from the second - knives for grinding.

But, in fact, none of these devices can replace the functionality of a blender. Today there are 2 types of devices:

1. Submersible, able to cut, mix, chop, mash, and the presence of a special bowl in the kit is optional, since you can use any container, dipper, bouillon or plate.
2. AND stationaryIncluded in the kit is a special bowl designed for mixing ingredients, most often it is used to prepare a variety of cocktails and smoothies.

Which option to choose - submersible or stationary - it's up to you.