Top Blenders Guide

Handheld/Cordless Blender Reviews

Immersion Blender Reviews

The Breville Cordless Hand Blender

KitchenAid Immersion Blender

Gas Blender Reviews

Commercial/Food Processor Blender Reviews

The kitchen blender has definitely positioned itself as one of the most
essential appliances utilized in the kitchen.

At its base is a specialized light to heavy duty multi-purpose blending
motor. This motor can be operated on numerous power sources but
electric kitchen blenders are inarguably the most popular.

On the top portion of the blender base lies the jar unit, which is used to
hold food contents and also house the stainless steel cutting blades used
to perform the different blending functions.

Depending on the motor power and the unique design of the cutting
blades, blenders can be used to simply blend or perform more specific
operational functions such as chopping, pureeing, mixing, and processing
food.

When shopping around for a blender, this will more or less be the most
basic kitchen counter top blender design and description that you"ll
encounter.

However, like any other appliance, blenders come in a variety of special
types.

Among those is the handheld blender which is often referred to as a
cordless blender. The handheld blender is best known and utilized for its
light weight and versatility.

Contrary to the traditional counter top kitchen blenders, hand held cordless
blenders have both the motor and the blades all built into one unit that can
sometimes be detached into separate smaller units.

While most handhelds operate on charge, some are still ran by cord to the
electrical wall outlet.

These kitchen blenders are known for their ability to "immerse" themselves
in the container in which they are blending food in.

Immersion blenders are very sleek in size and more often then not are
used to simply blend or puree ingredients. These blending machines
feature many of the same advantages of a cordless blender and as a
result falls under the class of hand held blenders.

Immersion blenders are unique in the sense that they are able to blend,
chop, and mix simultaneously, hence the name "bamix" that it is
sometimes referred to as.

One of many specifications to look for when comparing these machines is
taking special notice to the different shaft sizes that they come in. Regular
home immersion blenders have a shaft size of usually a little over ten
inches while more heavy duty commercial grade models can reach to at
least two feet.

The best uses for this small to mid size kitchen appliance include pureeing
soups, mixing sauces ,and blending fruit juices or smoothies.

Depending on the length of the shaft, immersion blenders can easily be
utilized in a pot or a fairly tall glass container. These machines are also
commonly referred to as wand or stick blenders.

If you're looking for a power blender on the go, the gas blender will
probably be your best bet.

Requiring no electrical power use at all, most of these tailgater portable
machines operate on a simple but highly efficient heavy duty gas motor
capable of handling all the blending needs that a traditional counter top
blender fulfills.

This type of blender is best utilized for camping trips, outdoor socials, or
extended road trips where blending needs may arise.

The design of the gas blender complements more or less that of a
traditional blender with the exception of the machine's base. Attached to
the base of the jar unit is a gas motor, which can be operated most of the
time with the simple flip of a switch.

Where the variation in price comes down to in these gas blenders lies in
the amount of power packing in the engine. Depending on the quality
grade and the amount of horsepowers in the motor, these machines can
range from the low $250's to the high $400.

One more important distinction to look out for before buying a gas
blender is whether or not it cames as a standalone or if it comes
equipped with a casing.

Those that come with casing require a lot more storage space versus
those that don't have. Those without it can fit compactly just about
anywhere on the go.

Most importantly, some of the more notable features to look out for in a
gas blender is the amount of horsepower it has, fuel capacity level, and
the warranty life of the blender's engine and parts.

In comparison to your traditional counter top kitchen blenders,
food processor blenders are a little shorter in jar height but a lot more
spacious in terms of jar width.

As the name suggest, the main purpose of these machines is to both
process foods while still maintaining their normal blending functions.

In addition to a greater selection of blending speeds and controls, these
food processor blender's motors usually pack a lot more power,
considering their commercial grade design.

With the food processor blender, you'll be able to enjoy all the benefits
of both a full fledge blender and a food processor at about half the price
then if you were to purchase each separately.