Mixer kitchen appointment. What is the difference between a planetary mixer and a stationary mixer

Virtually nothing similar to each other. At the same time, very often choosing the appropriate type of this small household appliance for the home, people get lost, trying to answer the question for themselves, what is the best mixer or blender and what are their main differences. In fact, the answer is obvious, since these devices have completely different purposes and the best in this case will be the one whose help will be needed to a greater extent when cooking your favorite dishes in the kitchen.

Main purpose - the main difference

Main difference between mixer and blender

The main purpose of the mixer is mixing and beating products. To do this, as the main working tool in this device, a pair of whisks made of durable hard and wear-resistant metal is used. With the help of them, you can quickly and easily turn egg whites or heavy cream into airy foam. For mixing denser mixtures, two spiral elements with a hook at the bottom are used as nozzles. Using them, you can knead the dough with high quality, without fear that the motor will not withstand such a load. At the same time, it is impossible to grind solid foods such as sugar, coffee, nuts or ice with a whisk or a spiral nozzle with a hook.

Main mixer attachments

The main purpose of the blender is to grind and mix products, and this is their most basic difference. A sharp knife is used as the main working tool. In a stationary device, it is located at the bottom of the bowl, and in a submersible device, it is located on the edge of a standard nozzle in the form of a “leg” in a special dome-shaped recess. At the same time, the sharp blades of durable knives will confidently chop not only meat, vegetables and fruits, but also frozen foods and even ice cubes. Therefore, it is very often used for grinding and mixing various ingredients in order to obtain soft drinks by adding "icicles" to the composition. But at the same time, it should be noted that when using a standard blender nozzle for whipping heavy cream, it will not work to prepare such an airy and light mixture with it, as when using a whisk.

Immersion Blender Main Attachment

Knives in a stationary blender are located at the bottom of the bowl

Advantages and disadvantages of a mixer and a blender

A clear advantage of an immersion blender is its versatility. With it, you can quickly chop and mix all the ingredients at the moment when cooking dishes such as soups-puree. In this case, the liquid will not be splashed onto nearby objects and surfaces. If such a device comes with additional interchangeable nozzles, then it can be safely called a mini-combine, as it will allow you to cut, chop, or chop various types of products very quickly and efficiently. The power of blenders reaches 1000 watts, which provides a very high speed of rotation of the knife during operation. This is especially necessary for the complete grinding of solid products. can reach a maximum of 400-500 W, stationary - 700 W, which indicates that the rotation speed of the nozzles of this device is almost 2 times less. And this is the second most important answer to the question of how a blender differs from a mixer. The low speed of rotation of the mixer nozzles, together with their shape, is their significant advantage, as it allows them to saturate the mixture with air during whipping, making it light and airy.

"Leg" will allow you to quickly prepare soup-puree

Today, on the shelves of stores you can find both blenders with an additional nozzle in the form of a whisk, and mixers, with the “leg” included in the kit and a bowl for chopping. This design greatly increases the functionality of both devices, but at the same time complicates the search for an answer to the question of how it differs from the mixer, and which of these two devices to choose. But still, in terms of quality and speed of performing certain operations, in the end they will differ significantly. So, with the help of a submersible “leg” on the whipping device, it will not be possible to prepare puree soup as quickly as it can be done with a blender, while mixing thick dough using the whisk included in the kit and made of less durable material will also be problematic .

Multifunctional blender

Multifunctional mixer

What is better mixer or blender

Thus, we can conclude that the main difference between such devices as a mixer and a blender in their standard version is their purpose. So, if you often need to knead dough or prepare an air mass from eggs or cream, as well as compositions with a uniform consistency made from liquid products, a mixer will be more appropriate. In the same case, if sauces, cocktails or smoothies are prepared by means of grinding and mixing dense, including fairly solid products, then using a blender is indispensable. Ideally, the kitchen should have two appliances at once, each of which will be used strictly for its intended purpose, and not look for an answer to the question of whether a mixer can replace a blender. In this case, not only the result obtained during the cooking process will be better and tastier, but also a long service life of each of the devices will be ensured.

Beating is one of the main functions of any mixer.

If we consider the purchase of a mixer or blender in terms of a more acceptable cost, then in this case they are almost equal. So, for example, today the Braun MultiMix 3 Hand mixer HM3135 mixer with a power of 500 W, which, in addition to two types of beaters, includes a small bowl for chopping food and a “leg”, costs about 5,500 rubles. A Braun MQ3045WH Aperitive blender with a power of 700 W, which includes, in addition to the standard attachment, a small and large bowl for chopping, a whisk and a measuring cup, costs about 6,000 rubles. The price range of this company, distinguished by its quality and reliability, is less wide for hand mixers and ranges from 2,500 to 6,500 rubles, while the cost of submersible blenders is from 2,500 to 13,000 rubles, and stationary up to 20,000 rubles.

Braun MultiMix 3 Hand mixer HM3135

Various kitchen electrical appliances greatly simplify the cooking process for housewives. The range of kitchen appliances on the market is impressive, which makes it difficult to choose. In addition, the functional purpose of individual models can either fundamentally differ, or be duplicated or intersected.

Mixer and blender are devices that cause particular difficulty in choosing. The names come from different English words, the translation of which is close in meaning: “mix” and “make a mixture”. What is the difference between a mixer and a blender, which device is more necessary for the hostess in the kitchen - we will consider in the article.

The working element of the mixer is one or a pair of rotating whisks made of high-strength metal, providing mixing of liquid and bulk ingredients into a homogeneous mass and saturating it with oxygen. The model range of devices differs in performance and form factor. Devices are divided into two types: manual and desktop.

The mixer allows you to turn egg whites, sour cream and cream into a light foamy mass, prepare creams, beat the dough for pancakes. Using a mixer, you can make homemade mayonnaise and beat butter.

On a note! For kneading thick dough, mixing viscous ingredients, mixers with a powerful motor are equipped with hook-shaped rotating nozzles made of steel rods, as well as a nozzle with knives in the form of a small submersible blender.

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The functional purpose of the blender

Blender is designed differently. Here, the working tool is a rotating system of sharply sharpened steel blades.. Knives crush ice, crackers and nuts, any fruits and vegetables are turned into puree. The range of devices differs in the power parameter, and according to the execution format it is divided into manual and stationary modifications.

It is a design of a handle with control buttons and a rotating structure with steel knives immersed in a container with ingredients. Many models are equipped with a special bowl for shredding products; there are also blenders with an additional whisk attachment for whipping the mixture.

Stationary chopper It is a stable case with control buttons and a glass with a lid mounted on it. Rotating steel blades are placed at the bottom of the vessel. The ingredients are placed in a glass under the lid, the device is turned on at the selected power, and in a few seconds the products are crushed and mixed to the desired consistency.

The fundamental difference between the operation of devices

With grinding, chopping, mixing products in the process of cooking, housewives face daily. What is better to cope with the necessary operation, a mixer or a blender, we will consider on specific types of products. Estimated comparative characteristics of tasks often performed in the kitchen are summarized in the table.

Operation in progress	Blender		Mixer
	Stationary	Manual
Shredding vegetables/fruits	++	+	¯
Puree preparation	++	+	¯
Chopping nuts / making breadcrumbs	+	++	¯
Ice crush/cocktails with ice	++	+	¯
Cocktail preparation	++	+	+
Beating whites / yolks / eggs	¯	+	++
Making homemade mayonnaise	¯	¯	++
Liquid dough for pancakes	+	+	++
Thick sour cream dough	¯	+	++
Dough for baking pies / cheesecakes	¯	¯	++

Having decided on the purpose and comparing the skills of devices in practice, we come to the following conclusions.

The conclusions drawn make it clear what is the difference between the considered devices.

Important! You cannot replace a blender with a mixer, they have a completely different purpose.

The fundamental difference between these two useful appliances in the kitchen motivated manufacturers to release combined devices: blenders with a mixer function, for example. There are also multifunctional combines on sale that, in addition to grinding and mixing products, can perform other tasks: chopping meat, squeezing juice, grinding coffee and cereals.

According to the reviews of the hostesses, it is better to have both high-quality specialized appliances on hand in the kitchen.. Two-in-one mixer-blender models have also proven themselves well. These devices do not take up much space in the kitchen, perform all frequently performed operations, and their purchase is less expensive for the family budget.

In favor food processors says their versatility. On the other hand, not all operations are used frequently, and the unit itself with a mass of devices takes up a lot of space and is more difficult to operate. In addition, the mixer and blender attachments included in the kit are not as productive as specialized devices due to their small volumes.

Important! The high price also works against the choice of a combined kitchen unit. If, depending on the power and design solutions, the prices for household mixers and blenders vary from 800 to 5,000 rubles, then a budget combine will cost at least 5,000 rubles.

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A good mixer can greatly simplify the life of both an avid cook and a lover of simple omelettes. The main thing is to arm yourself with the device that is right for your lifestyle, culinary ambitions and budget. In this article, we will tell you how and which mixer to choose for your home, in which case you should prefer a blender to a mixer, and why a stationary model is better than a manual one.

What to choose - a mixer or a blender?

The main difference between these devices is in different functions:

• The purpose of the blender is to grind the product with knives, and the purpose of the mixer is to whip with a whisk, as well as knead the dough with a hook. A mixer cannot make creamy soups, baby food, smoothies and shakes, chop nuts, and a blender cannot turn cream into foam or knead yeast dough.

But since the immersion blender always has an additional whisk attachment and sometimes even a dough hook, the question arises - can a blender replace a mixer? Yes, but only in part.

• The fact is that the blender in its capabilities is comparable only with a hand mixer, but not with a stationary one. After all, only a stationary device is able to quickly and efficiently knead a thick and dense dough, say, for pies and dumplings. Neither a blender nor a hand mixer will cope with this task.

But with such non-trivial tasks as beating eggs or pancake dough, the blender will cope almost as well as a hand mixer (but the mixer is still more efficient and more convenient for long-term work). If you like the idea of ​​3 in 1 devices, then we advise you to choose either an immersion blender with a power of 500 W or more with a hook included, or ... as powerful as possible a mixer blender that looks like a mixer, but has a chopper attachment. You can find out other nuances of choosing a blender in our step-by-step guide (see the material: Guide to choosing a blender for submersible and stationary types). And this video will help you not only understand the difference between two similar devices, but also choose a mixer for the kitchen.

6 step selection

Step 1. Decide on the type of mixer

Mixers are conventionally divided into three categories: manual, stationary and stationary with a planetary mixing system.

1. - light and low-power (200-500 W) device with two beaters and two hooks included. Excellent for beating eggs, cream, butter, and for kneading semi-liquid dough, such as biscuit or pancakes. It is good because it is inexpensive (from 500-3000 rubles), takes up little space, is easy to clean (just remove and rinse the nozzles) and allows you to conveniently beat very small portions. Unfortunately, the power of a hand-held device is not enough to knead yeast dough for pies or tough dough for dumplings, dumplings and manti. However, if you rarely cook these dishes, then a hand mixer is an excellent choice.

1. Stand mixer (household type)- This is a stationary device with a bowl, stand and mixer, all with the same beaters and hooks. Thanks to such a device, the device can process the product without your participation. All you have to do is load the bowl with ingredients and start the motor. Since in modern stand mixers not only the nozzles rotate, but also the bowl itself, the mixture is processed evenly. In addition, due to the greater power (400-700 W), such a mixer is able to knead even tough dough. If necessary, the mixer can be removed from the stand and used as a conventional handheld appliance. Disadvantages: high price compared to manual (average price 2500-8000 rubles), larger size, more engine noise and thicket rotation. Another inconvenience is the need to wash the bowl before processing the next product, while a hand mixer only requires cleaning the nozzles. Compared to a planetary mixer, a standard mixer is much cheaper, but it is less stable, its motor is much less durable and reliable. Who is a stand mixer suitable for? To all those who not only beat eggs and biscuit dough, but also prepare flour products from thick or yeast dough. But he does not do this every day, but only from time to time.
2. - this is the same stationary mixer, but more powerful (500-1200 W), and most importantly - with a nozzle rotating according to the planet's rotation principle, that is, around its axis and at the same time around the entire circumference of the bowl. Thanks to this “focus”, it is possible to achieve the ideal quality of the mixture in the shortest possible time. If you cook often and in large quantities (especially cakes, sweets, pies, dumplings), then the planetary mixer will become the most sought-after “workhorse”. By the way, some models of planetary mixers have another bonus - the ability to equip with additional devices: a meat grinder, a grater, dough and noodle rolling, a chopper and even a juicer. Such multifunctional mixers are often referred to as food processors or kitchen machines. The disadvantages of planetary mixers include, first of all, the high price (from 5 tr. to 130 tr.), heavy weight and noise.

To better understand the difference between the three types of mixers, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the following video review.

Step 2. Pay attention to power

When choosing a mixer, the first thing you need to pay attention to is power. As a rule, the productivity and speed of processing products largely depend on it. The more power, the more dough the device can knead. At the same time, the more powerful it is, the higher its cost and the more electricity is consumed.

• For a hand mixer that only whips / kneads liquid and semi-liquid mixtures, 250 W is enough power. If you use a hand mixer often and for a long time (more than 10 minutes), then choose a more powerful mixer - 350-400 watts.
• The power of a stationary mixer for domestic use must be at least 500 watts.
• It is advisable to purchase a planetary mixer for periodic use with a power of at least 600 W, for everyday use - at least 900 W.

Step 3. Look at the body and bowl materials

The bodies of inexpensive stand mixers are most often made of plastic, while more expensive models and planetary mixers are made of stainless steel.

• Steel cases of stationary mixers are more stable due to their weight, which is especially important when kneading dense dough. In addition, they are much more beautiful and durable. However, metal mixers are much more expensive than similar devices in plastic.
• Plastic cases under heavy loads often begin to smell, creak and shake. But they greatly reduce the cost of devices and they are easier to transport, move from place to place.

Mixer bowls come in plastic, glass and metal.

• Glass bowls are eco-friendly, inexpensive, beautiful, but fragile. Plastic bowls are unbreakable and inexpensive, but can warp and discolor over time. The ideal bowl material is stainless steel.

Step 4. Choose the volume of the bowl

Mixers are completed with bowls from 1,5 to 6 liters. This indicator determines the maximum amount of product you can whip / mix at a time. But there are no minimum limits for stationary mixers - even in the largest bowl, you can beat a couple of eggs or a dozen equally well. The secret of this ability lies in the same planetary mixing system or in the rotation of not only the nozzle, but also the bowl.

To determine the volume of the bowl, think about the maximum volumes you usually process in a mixer and add 200-500 ml to this number. Such a supply will prevent the mixture from splashing, and flour and sugar from crumbling outside the bowl.

By the way, about splashing. When buying a mixer, be sure to make sure that it comes with a special lid with a hole for adding ingredients. This simple item will protect your kitchen from stains and at the same time allow you to add and pour everything you need right during the workflow. Unfortunately, inexpensive blenders often do not come with such a lid.

And a couple of useful tips for choosing a bowl:

• When choosing mixers in the store, try testing their bowls by simulating, say, pouring biscuit dough into a mold. The handle of the bowl should be such that you can hold the container with one hand, and with the other hand, easily scrape off its contents with a spatula. The bowl itself should be easy to remove from the stand.
• It makes sense to buy an additional bowl so that when preparing multi-component dishes, you do not have to wash the already used container once again.

Step 5. Choose nozzles and accessories

Most often, a stationary mixer is equipped with only a pair of nozzles - a whisk for whipping and a hook for kneading stiff dough. Moreover, the hook can really be a hook as in the photo below (for kneading dense dough) or spiral (for more liquid dough). Sometimes the kit also includes a nozzle-shovel for mixing batter. Some mixers have a puree attachment and/or a blender attachment for making sauces, smoothies, shakes, etc.

Standard set of attachments for a planetary mixer

Mixers-combines, as we noted earlier, can be equipped with additional attachments: a meat grinder, a dough sheeter, a citrus press and a grater. Sometimes these nozzles are included in the kit, and sometimes they are purchased separately.

Step 6. Learn about modes, speeds and additional options

Mixers work in 3 modes:

• Standard - the device simply turns on, starts whipping or mixing.
• Impulse - the motor works impulsively, as if in jerks. This mode is more suitable for grinding (!) solid foods, rather than whipping and mixing.
• Turbo mode - in this mode, the mixer runs faster, but for only a few seconds, in order to avoid overheating the engine.

Mixer nozzle rotation speeds are available from 3 to 20. The more speeds the device has, the finer you can adjust the degree of product processing, smoothly slow down or speed up the rotation of the nozzles.

• However, as practice shows, 3-5 speeds are enough for most cooks.

Of the really useful additional options are:

• A timer that allows you to set the time you want to turn on and off, which is very convenient when you need to leave.
• Safety system that automatically switches off the mixer when there is a risk of overheating.

Finally, for those who decide to go for a planetary mixer, check out the following video review of the KitchenAid mixer vs. food processor.

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Mixer and blender are electrical appliances that make life easier for housewives in cooking. Due to the rotation of the nozzles at high speed, they mix and whip the products. In addition to these functions, each device performs additional tasks. Let's talk about which is better: a blender or a mixer.

In addition to mixing products, the second purpose of a blender is to grind ingredients. Simultaneous mixing and grinding are used to make cocktails. For this purpose, the device was originally conceived. Sharp metal knives break ice into crumbs, instantly cooling the drink.

Unlike a blender, whisk attachments are attached to the mixer body. They rotate rapidly, lifting the layers of the product and saturating it with oxygen. The air collects in the form of bubbles, and the mass becomes lush.

It is used to prepare:

1. Dough of different thickness;
2. Whipped cream;
3. Cream.

The functions of the device are few, but it copes with them perfectly.

Stationary mixers are appearing on the market, which are similar to blenders. They are convenient to work offline. The newest ones are planetary. They rotate not only the nozzles, but also the bowl. This contributes to the fastest and most efficient mixing.

Blender vs Mixer: What's the Difference?

The main thing is their purpose.

It is better to beat egg whites with a mixer than with a blender with a whisk attachment. Since the mixer has two of them, and they rotate in different directions. If you do not need thick foam, but just a little airiness, a blender will do. The first is also better to whip the cream than the second.

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Only a blender is suitable for grinding. It is also best for cocktails, as the mixer will leave large pieces of fruit.

The mixer allows you to knead the dough of almost any consistency. It is a must for lovers of home baking.

People today do not hesitate to spend quite a decent amount on the purchase of small household appliances, and a mixer and a blender are such devices, without which a modern housewife is simply without hands. Try kneading biscuit dough without a mixer or making meringue - it's very difficult.

The price range for these devices is very wide: the lower limit is approximately at the level of 600-700 rubles for inexpensive brands and up to 100 thousand for the most complex professional models. In this guide, we will not touch on these latest models, since we are only interested in those options that are applicable at home. Therefore, we set the upper limit of the price in the amount of 5 thousand rubles.

Which mixer is better to choose

A mixer is a device equipped with one or two whisks, which allows you to mix or whip several ingredients, depending on the speed of rotation. In addition, the hand mixer set also includes nozzles for kneading thick dough, for example, for pies. Since most immersion blenders also come with whisks, let's take a look at those as well.

One of the main advantages of a hand mixer is its low price: it costs significantly less than more sophisticated appliances. Less than for 1 thousand rubles you can buy a 500W device.

In addition, the mixer just wash, like a blender: put the nozzles in the dishwasher - and you're done. The bowl is also easy to clean, regardless of what material it is made of: plastic, glass or stainless steel.

The next advantage of the mixer is its small dimensions. It is very compact, especially when compared with a planetary or, for example, a food processor, which can do the same job.

Concerning scope of application, then it would seem that it is not too wide: preparing various doughs - and that's all. However, adding various sauces, mousses and creams here, we get a fairly wide range of dishes.

What to look for when buying a mixer

Device power

If your mixer is only used for mixing and whipping batters and thin sauces with a whisk, these are ideal. 350 watts models. If you need to knead tough dough for pies, you need a device with a capacity of at least 600 W, and for professional use, mixers on 1000 W.

Ergonomics and features

As for ergonomics, all hand mixers look pretty similar, but the shape of the handle, the weight of the device itself, the shape of the beaters, the presence or absence of an LCD display, a flashlight and pause or timer functions, etc., will have to be selected “for you”, for example, if the device heavy, then it is not so easy to work with them. Likewise, you have to choose the number of speeds, the type of buttons and the material and shape of the bowl if it is included.

According to our observations, for comfortable and long enough operation, the weight of the mixer should not exceed 1.5 kg. The heavier the appliance, the more rest you will need, and kneading a tough dough is not an easy job.

nozzles

Concerning whisk shapes, then today manufacturers just do not come up with anything, just to attract a buyer. So the form factor of mixer attachments can be quite far from the classics, but we still stick to this particular, classic version. On the other hand, today many manufacturers offer, in addition to the traditional whisk, one more reinforced one among the nozzles. It is essential for mixing and whipping thicker sauces and mousses - and this is a good idea, because in the course of use, a regular thin whisk often loses its shape. Also often there are attachments for mixing cocktails and purees.

Functions and Speeds

The need for presence or absence electronic display for our experts remains questionable. Is it really necessary in such a simple device as a mixer? However, if the device you have selected is equipped with timer and pause function, then, of course, the display will not be superfluous.

Flashlight allows you to better examine the structure of the mixture for its homogeneity, but in fact this is usually not necessary.

Number of speeds modern mixer may fluctuate from 5 to 20, but if 5 is frankly not enough, then 20 is perhaps too much, 10-12 is enough. The speed mode can be adjusted both by separate buttons and by a sliding switch (most often). This option, of course, is more convenient, as it allows you to speed up the whipping process without stopping it.

Ergonomics, materials, noise

It is very important to have ergonomic non-slip handle. The best mixers have just such a handle: it ensures that you do not drop your machine into the sauce, even if your hands get splashed.

How to choose a mixer with a bowl for home? The most important thing here is that the capacity easy to wash(preferably in the dishwasher) and that its sides are wide enough and at the same time high. Otherwise, you risk splashing everything around with drops of your dish. It should be noted that today on sale you can see individual lids for use with a mixer. In fact, this is a lid with a hole in the middle, into which the mixer nozzles fall, and the edges of the lid do not allow drops to scatter.

No less important noise level produced by the mixer. You should also pay attention to power cord length, since if it is too short, it will make it difficult to use the device. There are also wireless devices which give considerable freedom of movement.

As for brands, the mid-price segment was confidently occupied by such brands as Bosch, Moulinex, Braun and Panasonic, that's what they should be guided by. Here, the fastening of the nozzles will be reliable, and the plastic of decent quality, and the equipment itself will be quite rich. It would seem that the rule “do not choose a Chinese” should work here, but, as we know, the Chinese are different from the Chinese, not to mention the fact that even the most popular electric brands are assembled today mainly in China.

Blender as a competitor of the mixer

A blender is a much more versatile household appliance than a mixer. It is designed for mixing and pureeing soups, crushing ice cubes, making cocktails, muzi and so on. Mixer capabilities - at least use thin whisk- are included in the functionality of a hand blender, since this nozzle is also put in its usual set.

The advantage of using a blender over a mixer is that it slightly more power, and besides, buying a blender, you save space in the kitchen, you no longer need a mixer, unless you are preparing dough for pies. Compared to blender mixer - a more narrowly specialized device.

As for the features of choosing a blender as a substitute for a mixer, then here we see everything the same parameters which must be taken into account when choosing an instrument.

In addition, it is necessary to take into account the power of the device. In order for the blender to work well when mixing and whipping, it is necessary that its power be at least 500 W. This recommendation is also valid if you use the device frequently and work with a large volume of products.

On the other hand, the quality of mixing and whipping with a blender seems doubtful due to the fact that a hand blender uses only one attachment, while a classic mixer is equipped with two, which allows you to achieve results faster and do it well.

We hope that our guide will help you answer the question of how to choose a hand mixer and what can replace it if your finances or lack of free space in the cabinets do not allow you to purchase a separate device. A blender can become quite a worthy analogue of a mixer.