How to choose a home blender?

With the advent of kitchen appliances, the life of the hostess has become much easier. But how else, because those operations that had to be done manually before, sometimes with a lot of effort, now perform the appropriate devices. A multivark and bakery, a coffee maker and an electric kettle, a waffle maker and a toaster, and of course the main kitchen helper-blender-are available in any modern kitchen.

In this article, we'll talk about the varieties of blenders and find out what they are and how they differ. With this knowledge, you can easily choose a suitable model for yourself.

Which blender for the house to choose?

Let's consider the basic criteria for choosing a home blender:

1. All blenders are divided into submersible and stationary. Before you buy this or that model, it is advisable to decide what exactly you need a blender for. If you plan to periodically prepare soups, puree, mix cocktails or smoothies, you can do and submersible - they are relatively inexpensive. If you are fond of culinary art and often pamper your family with a variety of delicious dishes, experimenting with the consistency of products, then a stationary blender is what you need.
2. Blender power is an indicator that affects the speed and capabilities of its operation. Cheap models of blenders are usually low-power (500-600 kW), as opposed to professional (1000-1200 kW). They can not cope with chopping nuts or ice, and after a minute of work they begin to overheat. For the house, as a rule, it is better to choose a "golden mean" - a blender with a power rating of at least 800 kW.
3. The characteristics of the pitcher are also important. If a submersible blender can be used in any pot, whether it is a pan, scoop or bowl, certain requirements are imposed on the jug or bowl that come with the appliance. This capacity should be large enough (the more, the more convenient it will be for you to use the blender), and have a tightly closed lid. As for the material from which the jug is made, the glass is preferable to plastic.
4. The blender is controlled by means of mechanical buttons or a touch panel. And the best blender for the house will be the one that will be more convenient for you personally: someone is accustomed to using mechanical switches, someone likes more modern sensors.
5. The functionality of the blender is usually determined by its bundling - the number of different attachments and attachments. If a simple model of a submersible blender with 1-2 main nozzles will help to prepare a light mash or whisk a cocktail, then a blender with the most complete equipment can replace even a food processor! Usually such a device is equipped with a chopper, whisk for whipping, a cutting head and shredder, a hook for kneading dough, a knife for splitting ice, etc. For home, these models are rarely bought because they are cumbersome, and all these attachments need to be stored somewhere. Such a purchase would be useful if you often cook a variety of dishes, and also own a spacious kitchen with a practical storage system.
6. The number of blender speeds varies from 1-2 to 25-30. but You should not overpay for the opportunities you do not need - for mixing, whipping and chopping most of the products will be enough 10-15 speeds.
7. Various additional functions, like a shutdown in case of overheating or a self-cleaning system, will be a pleasant bonus. The same can be said about the presence of a jug at the jug, so that it would be easier to pour out cocktails cooked at home in a blender.

Choose a good blender is easy - you just have to figure out the differences between the models. The lines of such brands as Braun, Phillips, Moulinex, Vitek, Bosch are not bad.