Blenders & Juicers

The right blender or juicer could become your best friend in the kitchen. A blender is most used for making smoothies, soups and milkshakes, but they can also create delicious meals from scratch – some are capable of grinding pastes like pesto and nut butters while others allow you to emulsify mayonnaise and make aioli. Some blenders can even be used for mixing batters; wherein a juicer is essential to enjoy every kind of nutritious juice that nature has to offer. Below is the guide that will help you make the right decision as per your preferences.

Factors to consider before making a purchase - Blender

Blenders capacity

Modern blenders offer containers in numerous sizes, and culinary experts who regularly cook for a large number of people should purchase a blender that will combine enough food for everyone at the same time.

Blender blades

Blender manufacturers often construct their handy appliances with a removable blade base, which allows for easier cleaning. In some cases, culinary experts can even remove the blades from the base to clean the bottom section. Consumers should purchase blades constructed from stainless steel to avoid rusting. Stainless steel also provides greater durability.

Blender control

A blender's control panel will help consumers select the best setting for the type of ingredients that they are blending. Often, modern control panels feature a touchpad control system, which allows for easy cleaning. Touchpads offer a streamlined look, and several versions provide settings that the manufacturer has pre-programmed into the system. Often, people consider the classic unit with push buttons starts as it allows stopping the blender at any time. A blender with a toggle setting will permit the switching of speeds, which can ensure thorough blending while a rotary dial will also offer enhanced blending control.

Blender settings

When you choose the proper blender setting, you'll find recipes easy to make as the blender will do the job of mixing the recipe's ingredients or chopping food items into the required portion sizes. Ensure the blender that you select includes Stir, Puree, Chop, Mix & Liquefy settings.

Power (measured in wattage)

A more powerful motor will tackle harder foods or ice cubes.

Types of Blenders

Jar Blenders

Jar blenders consists of Motor base and Glass or Plastic Jar and with optional add on like sauce Blending Jar or Coffee Grinder jar.

Hand Blenders

It is a kitchen appliance to blend ingredients or puree food in the container in which they are being prepared.

Multi-function Blenders

Consist of multiple attachments, including a food-processing bowl, chopper, or a to-go cup, so you can make the most out of just one machine.

Factors to consider before making a purchase - Juicer

Multiple speeds

Soft fruits like grapes can be easier to juice slowly while carrots and root vegetables work better at high speeds. The ability to customize your juicing session can save time and frustration.

Juice & pulp container sizes

If you're juicing for a crowd, you may not want to stop and empty either the pulp bin or your juice container, so make sure both have ample space.

Noise

Do you plan to make a lot of juice in the morning when others are still asleep? Choose a quieter juicer. Centrifugal juicers, because of their high speeds, tend to be louder, while the slow speeds of masticating juicers are much quieter.

Construction & Aesthetics

For Long life Juicers with quality, metal parts, and stainless-steel blades must be preferred. The juicer should be heavy enough to stay stable on the countertop, while under use, and have rubber feet to deter movement while it's operating. Juicers are now available in good snazzy and sleek styles.

Types of Juicers

Masticating Juicers

A masticating juicer uses gears or augers to chew down food and break up cells releasing enzymes, fiber, vitamins etc. These juicers are highly efficient and they can process a lot of food because the pulp always comes out drier. Moreover, a masticating juicer with a single gear can churn through anything you put in it. It works great with grass, leaves and juicy vegetables too.

Centrifugal Juicers

This juicer helps you to prepare fresh juice for the breakfast table. These juicers use centrifugal force by first grating the fruit or veggie into a soggy pulp and then forcing it against a strainer screen at high RPM to squeeze the juice out. In fact, this is the popular kind of juicer seen in the market because they are inexpensive, effective and moderately efficient.

Citrus Press

It is Simple and often less expensive, available in manual and electric versions, a citrus press makes fresh squeezed orange juice, lemonade and more by squeezing the juice out of those fruits.