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Hand mixers and hand blenders, though sounds similar are actually very different. Though as they are similar in certain aspects it can be hard to know which you will need for what type of cooking. Hand mixers are much more commonly used for baking than any other application, using the attachments to beat together fats and sugars. Whereas hand blenders are better for creating a smooth liquid such as soups, smoothies and sauces.
So if you are wondering what appliance is better for you I have outlined what each appliance does, what the differences are between the two and which might be best for you. A hand mixer is one of the staples of a modern kitchen, or at least it is often considered to be.
Generally speaking, a hand mixer is any mixing device that is handheld but still requires to be plugged into a wall outlet. In a one-sentence definition, we sweep away whisks and stand mixers — how impressive! The basic design of a hand mixer comprises a rounded handle which is typically ergonomically designed to be comfortable in your hand. The inbuilt handle typically has a trigger or some other form of a switch to activate the internal mechanism designed to turn the beaters.
Hand mixers generally have two holes on the base, into which two beaters will fit, clicking into the mechanism ready to mix whatever they are submerged into. The switch of a hand mixer typically has some kind of speed control which allows you to fine-tune the speed of the beaters. Decades ago, hand mixers used to be hand-cranked, with a small handle needing to be turned, and your motion passing through gears to amplify it to the beaters.
Rotary beaters, as this style of appliance is sometimes known, are quite popular for campers or in areas where there is no electricity. A hand blender, also known as an immersion blender or stick blender, is a solution to the problem that faces a lot of households who might want to buy a blender: countertop blenders take up a lot of room and are typically very expensive.
Hand blenders take the business portion of a countertop blender the spinning blades and remove them from a large jug. An immersion blender, also known as a stick blender or hand blender is a handheld appliance with spinning blades at one end, and the motor that drives the blades in the top section, which is held during use.
In a jug blender, the blades are housed in the base of a jug which is either plastic or glass and comes with a secure lid. The jug blades are powered by a motor located in the base unit, which sits on your countertop. To blend you have to pour the ingredients into the jug, attach the lid and press a button on the base unit to start the motor.
Jug blenders have very powerful motors and can pulverize even the toughest ingredients, which in some cases means ice or coffee beans, although some blender jugs can only be used for cold ingredients rather than soups and other hot ingredients.
Many have predefined programs, so you can set the blender going and walk away with the appliance still running. Good immersion blenders will have a heat-proof metal shaft so they can be put directly into warm foods such as soup pans, although there are safety considerations when it comes to blending very hot foods. Some models will also come with a whisk attachment and others come with mini choppers which are ideal for chopping herbs, nuts or even blending small quantities of sauce. So, depending on the attachments included they can be used for much more than simple blending tasks.
However, a big downside is the lack of safety features - they can be switched on at any time. And if you have any problems with your hands or wrists, this handheld blending appliance probably isn't right for you.
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