Before buying, you need to pay attention to the main factors: power and additions. Consider brands that you trust, but do not forget to read about the main characteristics. Sometimes companies are known for several types of equipment, and their other devices are inferior in performance. Let’s consider what is important when choosing a blender.
Power
This criterion determines which products can and cannot be chopped. To prepare simple dishes, cream soups, smoothies, process cheeses, nuts and grind coffee, 500-600 W is enough. Improved models can handle harder contents – these are kitchen blenders from 1000 W. 500 W is enough to prepare baby food. With such a device, puree is prepared and the mass is whipped.
Functionality of the device
The devices are sold with accessories. They allow using them for more cooking processes. The sets with an immersion “foot” with a chopping knife may include:
- whisk;
- large and small bowl;
- attachments for shredding, grating and slicing;
- additions to dough and puree;
- measuring cup.
Modern models are equipped with a separate chopper. This is a bowl into which a special knife is inserted. When you press the blender head, the device starts working. If you use this mode, the mass is of a slightly different consistency than with the immersion “foot”. Very small pieces of products remain in it, which makes it possible to feel the textures. The bowl is larger in volume and you can load more ingredients. It is suitable for grinding onions into minced meat and even for milk shakes.
Add-ons for the device
You can expand the functionality using separate modes. They provide new opportunities and are aimed at simplifying and making work more comfortable. Several popular ones:
- Pulse. Thoroughly chops even the hardest food in a short period of time.
- High-speed. It can be used to ensure that there are no small pieces left at the end of cooking, which would make the consistency uneven. Also suitable for quickly making purees from soft textures.
- Ice Chopper. A special ice knife crushes ice for cocktails. The device for this function must meet the specification of more than 400 W.
- No wires. Designed for submersible devices with a maximum power of 300 W. It is convenient to use in cases where the sockets are inconveniently located or there are too many wires in the kitchen.
Manufacturers are coming up with more and more new features and details that make the process easier. Analyze what is important to you in the device. Based on this, read the product descriptions and choose important improvements.
Safety
The device reduces the risk of cuts, which are high when cutting manually. You can buy additional covers and boxes for storing knives and attachments. Otherwise, it is important to keep the equipment out of the reach of children and carefully read the instructions for use.