How to choose a blender for home

When choosing a blender, it is worth considering first of all the planned scenarios of using this device.

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1. Parameters that are worth paying attention to
2. Types of blenders
3. The main criteria for choosing a blender
4. Additional blender features
5. How much does blender cost
6. The best blender manufacturers - which company to choose
7. Blender selection video

How to choose a blender for the house: the parameters that are worth paying attention to

When choosing a blender, consider the following parameters:

1. Type of blender;

2. Capacity;

3. The number of speeds of work;

4. The possibility of removing the knife;

5. Number and types of nozzles (for immersion blenders);

6. Additional functions (work as a grinder, coffee grinder, juicer, vegetable cutter, mode of shredding products and soup cookers).

7. Also important is the manufacturer.

Types of blenders

Blenders are divided into two types according to the principle of operation - submersible and stationary.

Immersion Blenders

The design of immersion blenders does not include the capacity for ground products. Cutting knives are placed on a special "leg", which is dipped into a cup (or pan) with food that needs to be processed with this device.

Immersion blenders will be an excellent solution in cases where you need to prepare mashed potatoes in large quantities and there is no desire to shift products from the container in which they were processed or stored. For other cases (shredding, splitting ice, etc.) they will not work.

Stationary Blenders

Stationary blenders are equipped with a container in which the grinding of products takes place. For this functionality are responsible knives, located at the bottom of the bowl. As a result, blenders of this type can grind not only fruits and vegetables, but also coffee beans, spices, ice and turn meat into stuffing.

Stationary blenders are versatile devices for use in the kitchen if small amounts of food are used in cooking.

Which blender to choose

Despite the fact that submersible and stationary blenders have a similar purpose (they are needed for grinding products), their application areas do not intersect, so the acquisition of two devices of both types will be an ideal solution.

For example, the preparation of mashed potatoes using an immersion blender is much more convenient than using a stationary blender. But here you can mix fruit cocktails or just chop meat only stationary.

If the budget is very limited - it is worthwhile to determine for what purposes the blender will be used more often. If for grinding or mixing products when cooking them in another container (for example, vegetable purees after cooking in a slow cooker), then it is better to immerse. If for grinding products at the initial or final stage of their preparation - it is better stationary.

Blender selection options

When choosing a blender, consider the following parameters:

1. Power;

2. Capacity (for stationary blenders);

3. Number of speeds;

4. Number of nozzles (for submersible blenders);

5. Type of knives;

6. Bowl material;

7. Submersible material;

8. Additional functions.

Blender power

Blender power directly affects its performance. The higher it is - the faster the device grinds products. In addition, it determines the compatibility of the blender with the food that they plan to process.

So, blenders with a capacity of up to 150-200 W are suitable for processing only non-solid vegetables and fruits. But the devices, designed for 400-500 W, can grind raw hard foods (such as apples, roots and meat). If you want to process ice, grind coffee or spices, you should pay attention to blenders with a capacity of 700 watts.

But it is worth remembering that high power blenders can overheat. Therefore, buying a device of 500 W and above, you should make sure that it has a pulse mode of operation. In it, blenders work for a limited time (up to 1-3 minutes), after which they “rest” to cool the drive, and continue to work again.

Capacity

Capacity affects three parameters - the number of processed products, the speed of their grinding and texture uniformity of the finished puree.

To process products as quickly as possible and get a homogeneous mash, you should choose blenders with a small amount of capacity. In this case, the amount of ready-made food will be small, and you will have to constantly report and shift it.

In order to process the maximum amount of products, you should purchase a blender with a large capacity. But it should be borne in mind that in order to obtain a homogeneous mash it is necessary to periodically mix the food inherent in it independently.

Number of speeds

The number of speeds affects not only the processing speed of products, but also the texture of the finished puree (or mixture). So, at a small number of revolutions, the blender is performed more like a mixer function and minimally cuts the products. And at high speeds, it crushes even ice, nuts, coffee beans and spices.

If you plan to use a blender for a variety of purposes - from the preparation of fruit puree to the grinding of coffee - you should purchase a model with several speed limits. Otherwise, a simple device is enough.

It is also worth remembering that at high speeds the blender overheats and, as a result, it is better to use devices that support pulsed operation.

Number of nozzles

The number of nozzles for immersion blenders determines its scope. In the majority of models, only one is installed - intended for strong grinding (turning into puree).

There is also a nozzle designed for grinding food without turning it into a homogeneous slurry; and a whisk which is used for mixing (like a mixer).

When buying an immersion blender, you should choose the model with the most nozzles - then this device will be able to replace several types of kitchen appliances at once and can be used in various cases.

Type of knives

Knives in blenders can be removable and rigidly fixed. It is strongly recommended to choose models in which they can be disconnected. This will thoroughly wash the bowl or the immersion part of the blender.

Removable knives also have a disadvantage - if they are not firmly fixed after installation, they can fly off. Therefore, it is worth making sure that the design of the fastener eliminates the possibility of incomplete "installation".

Bowl Material

Bowl material. The container for products in stationary blenders can be made of plastic, glass or metal.

Plastic bowls

Glass bowls

Metal bowls

Submersible material

The advantages of the plastic submersible part:

1. Low mass;

2. Easy to wash;

3. Low price.

Disadvantages of the plastic submersible part:

1. Not recommended for use with hot products;

2. Mechanical instability - may crash on impact.

The advantages of the metal submersible part:

1. High mechanical strength, the risk of deformation is minimal;

2. Can be immersed in hot products.

Disadvantages of the metal submersible part:

1. High cost;

2. High mass, leading to increased hand fatigue with prolonged use.

Additional blender features

Among the additional functions that can be implemented in blenders, the most practical are the following:

1. The presence of a pulse mode;

2. The presence of shredder;

3. Coffee grinder mode;

4. Juicer mode;

5. Shred mode;

6. Vegetable cutter mode;

7. Supovarki mode.

Pulse mode

Pulsed operation is a must for high power blenders (from 500 W). It allows you to avoid overheating of the drive, due to which the engine may permanently burn out.If the blender is not pulsed, you should not use the device at high speeds for more than 1-3 minutes without interruption.

Shredder

A grinder - a knife of a special configuration which is intended for cutting of products without turning them into mashed potatoes. The function is quite useful, so it is recommended to choose models equipped with it.

Coffee grinder mode

The mode of the coffee grinder is designed for grinding coffee beans or spices. In blenders equipped with them, the knife is located very close to the base of the bowl, which allows you to turn solid products into powder. However, the quality of grinding (the homogeneity of the powder, the preservation of taste) in such devices are far from perfect. Plus, after processing the coffee or spices, you will need to very thoroughly wash the bowl.

Therefore, blenders with a coffee grinder mode should be purchased only if there are no special requirements for the quality of grinding and there is a willingness to thoroughly wash the bowl.

Juicer mode

Juicer mode is usually present only in special devices, so-called juicer blenders. The function is quite practical, but only if you often need to prepare juices. There are two disadvantages of such devices - firstly, because of the common drive, you can only use it in one mode (or a blender or juicer, but not at the same time); and secondly - you will have to wash twice the capacity.

Shred mode

The shredding mode is designed for slicing products and is implemented at the hardware level — a special circular knife is used for these purposes. The function is quite useful, but it is worth remembering that it is suitable for processing exceptionally small in size or diameter of vegetables. Chop cabbage, for example, using such a blender does not work.

Another disadvantage of the shredding mode is that it can be quite dangerous, since the products are fed manually.

Vegetable Cutter Mode

Vegetable cutter mode is also implemented at the hardware level in the form of a knife of a special shape. It allows you to cut food into small cubes. The function is useful and fairly safe, therefore it is recommended.

Supovark Mode

Supovark mode is found in an extremely small number of blender models. This function involves heating the contents of the bowl. In combination with a vegetable cutter, such a blender allows you to cook vegetable soup in just a few keystrokes.

The only drawback of this mode is the high cost of the devices equipped with it.

How much does blender cost

The cost of a blender depends on the type, power, functionality and materials used in its construction.

So, the price of immersion blenders starts from a few hundred rubles. The vast majority of models are in the price range of 3-5 thousand rubles, and top devices can cost from 20 thousand rubles.

The price of stationary blenders starts from a few hundred rubles. The vast majority of models are in the price range of 4-8 thousand rubles, and top-end devices can cost from 15 thousand rubles.

The best blender manufacturers - which company to choose

Basically blenders are produced by the same companies that produce other kitchen appliances. The most reliable are the following:

1. Bosch - manufacturer of budget class blenders. With a low price, they show high durability and practicality;

2. Braun - produces middle-class blenders with broad functionality and excellent durability;

3. Philips is also a mid-range blender manufacturer;

4. Rawmid, Vitek - top-class blenders are recommended for purchase.

Among the producers of ultrabudgetary (with a price of up to 1 thousand rubles) blenders, you can select the company Scarlett. In most cases, its products are reliable enough, but the percentage of defects can be quite large.

Blender selection video

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Attention! This material is the subjective opinion of the authors of the project and is not a guide to purchase.