Kitchen Blender

A kitchen blender is an indispensable timesaving kitchen tool. Kitchen blender supports simple food preparation like chopping, dicing, mixing, grinding, blending or pureeing. On the other hand, you can confidently engage in mixing drinks and cocktails, preparing delicious milkshakes and terrific smoothies. Be it a veteran cook or novice to the kitchen, a kitchen blender lends vital support to an array of kitchen functions so that they can be performed with elan and comfort.

Are you revamping the kitchen or setting up a kitchen for the first time? This article provides relevant information that can aid in selecting a durable, multi-purpose kitchen blender. With a suitable kitchen blender, preparing healthy, tasty favorites is no tall order.

Food processor Vs kitchen blender

Often, it is taken for granted that the presence of food processor can solve the purpose of a kitchen blender. While the blender is better suited for liquids, the food processor is apt for solid foods. Each one works best for the task intended and cannot be used as a substitute for the other.

Kitchen blender - Points to consider

Selecting a kitchen blender to suit your tastes and needs isn't a cumbersome procedure. Before deciding on a particular brand, it is essential to be clear of your expectations from the kitchen blender. Make an assessment of the purpose, regularity of use and purpose you would be using the kitchen blender for. Having determined the purpose, assess the features that you would need of kitchen blender so that it becomes a helpful kitchen companion. Samsung, Philips, Bosch are some of the popular kitchen blender brand names.

• Functions
  
  
• Ease of operation, the two options being tilt-head or bowl-lift model.
  
  
• The base and container type, prefer break-resistant.
  
  
• Additional attachments, if any like filter, chopper or mill
  
  
• Are the blender attachments dishwasher friendly?
  
  
• Color options
  
  
• The speed settings, prefer low and high speed pulse
  
  
• Container size, sufficient enough to avoid spilling
  
  
• Container lid with options to add quantity or release steam
  
  
• Separate detachable blades for wet or dry use
  
  
• Removable blades to facilitate cleaning
  
  
• Convenient method for blade cleaning
  
  
• The size, weight and design of kitchen blender
  
  
• Resistance against stain, scratch and bacteria build-up
  
  
• Durable components for reliable performance
  
  
• The warranty period
  
  
• After sales service options
  
  
• The price and delivery period
  
  
• Availability of replacement parts
  

Hand blender unlike kitchen blender is preferred for mixing, blending or whipping. Unlike a kitchen blender that has a motor base and containers with blades; a hand blender consists of a long wand with a blender at the base. By merely inserting the wand into the container, the desired consistency can be obtained.

A mini chopper and whisk are the common attachments that come along with hand blenders. Hand blenders are perfectly suitable for quick, easy tasks like soup making, chopping of onions, garlic, herbs, seeds or any other small quantity of vegetables.

Evaluate your kitchen counter space needs to decide on the placement of the kitchen blender. Are you planning to expand your culinary repertoire? Determine the storage needs by ascertaining the height of the blender, its adjustable cord length and accessories.

Hand blender - points to consider

• Hand blender with twist and slide blades
  
  
• Speed setting options
  
  
• Prefer detachable wand that is dishwasher friendly
  
  
• Cordless rechargeable or electronic
  
  
• Different additional attachments
  
  
• Wall holder for perfect space storage
  
  
• Warranty period
  
  
• After sales service
  
  
• Price and delivery period