Useful tips: how to choose an immersion blender

Modern kitchen is inconceivable without household appliances that facilitate the life of the hostess. For fans of mousses, cocktails, soups, mashed potatoes was invented such a device as an electric blender. It is also necessary if there are children in the house: you can easily prepare the first baby food. For this purpose, ideal hand blender, which is also called submersible. Manufacturers offer a variety of devices, at first glance no different. How to choose and which one is considered better? We will understand the characteristics and varieties of these devices.

What are blenders?

All devices are divided into 2 large groups:

• submersible;
• stationary.

What is their fundamental difference? The submersible electric blender has a motor built into the handle.It can be used in any container: bowl, cup, pan.

The stationary blender is a large bowl mounted on a base in which the motor of the device is hidden (for more details on the components: stationary blender device). Such a device grinds and whips products only in its capacity.

Each variety has its pros and cons. If we talk about immersion blenders, the advantages are:

• compactness;
• mobility;
• ease of care.

Compared with stationary they are less powerfuland also cannot cope with large volumes of work. But for home use submersible is better.

If you have to chop small portions of products more often, it will be right to give preference to the submersible blender. 

Characteristics of manual models

How to choose an immersion blender for home? To choose the right model, you need to know how they can differ:

• power;
• the number of modes (speeds);
• nozzles;
• the material used;
• connection type.

Let's take a closer look at each parameter.

Power

On the market are models with a power range from 150 to 1200 watts. How to interpret these numbers?

• A device with a power of up to 300 W can handle only boiled vegetables or soft fruits (for example, banana). This blender is only suitable for making baby mashed potatoes.
• Average power (300-600 W) is optimal for everyday use. With the help of such a blender it is quite possible to cook ground beef on your own
• Powerful devices (600-1000 W) will allow you to prepare cocktails with crushed ice and chop nuts and coffee beans.
• A power greater than 1000 W is necessary for those devices that are designed for mixing thick dough.

The more powerful the device, the higher its cost at equal other parameters.

The number of modes of operation

Each manufacturer seeks to surprise the buyer and prove that it is his device that is better. Therefore, in stores you can find blenders with 25 speeds! In fact, such an amount is useless. Optimally, if the device will have about 5 modes work.

There are different ways to switch speeds:

• smooth adjustment;
• fixed buttons;
• pressing force.

The first method allows you to most accurately select the desired speed. In some models there is also a button for switching on the pulse mode.It is necessary for grinding very solid products (ice, nuts). In this mode, the knives rotate with small stops, intermittently, thus reducing the load on the device.

There is also the so-called turbo mode. This is a short-term acceleration required for high-quality completion of the blender. It turns on at the end of whipping and allows you to get a gentle puff of air and homogeneous cocktails.

Nozzles

To perform various tasks in the blender the following nozzles can be provided:

• Basic, with small knives, called the "leg". This nozzle is included in the basic configuration of any model.
• Whisk for beating.
• Spiral nozzle for kneading thick dough.
• The mill intended for crushing coffee and spices (analog of a coffee grinder).

For most daily tasks, the first two tips are enough.

Many companies today offer immersion blenders equipped with his bowl for grinding. It is a hermetically sealed container fitted with large knives. It is designed for cutting meat, vegetables and other products. Such models can be called full-featured food processors.

Often included in the package blender and beaker. This is a handy thing to accurately measure the required volume of products.

Material

Here we are talking about the material from which the immersion part of the blender is made. Best of all, if it is metal. Why? It is more durable and easier to care for. Low cost models usually have a submersible part. from plastic. They quickly fail. In addition, the plastic can be painted after interaction with bright products. So do not be stingy and choose a blender with a metal "foot."

The bowl (if any) is almost always made of transparent plastic. Good manufacturers use higher quality plastics that are resistant to staining and scratching. Pay attention to the presence of rubberized bottom at the bowl. It is very convenient: during work it does not slide on the surface of the table.

Connection type

In a manual blender there can be two power sources:

• fixed electrical outlet;
• battery.

Most models work from the outlet. But if you plan to use the blender where there is no place to connect, choose a model that works offline. The disadvantages of autonomous devices are:

• increased weight;
• short time without recharging.

Therefore, for permanent home use such a device is not suitable.

Pleasant trifles

Choosing between different models, you should pay attention to additional options. Sometimes they can make life much easier. It may be:

• extended cord length;
• possibility of mounting on the wall;
• handle made of non-slip material;
• overheat protection.

Manufacturing companies

In addition to the choice of characteristics, you can choose by brand. The most famous brands of manufacturers of kitchen appliances (and blenders, including) are as follows:

• Bosh;
• Braun;
• Philips;
• Redmond

Which manufacturer is the best? It is difficult to say, all these firms have a well-deserved reputation for producing high quality equipment. Buying a blender from any of these companies, you can be sure that it will serve you for years. Well-known brands have only one drawback: the price. Therefore, if funds are limited, consider firms such as:

• Polaris;
• Scarlett;
• Supra;
• Vitek.

With the same set of options, the price of these brands will be much lower! Moreover, the quality of many models is also at the height, judging by the reviews.

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