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Kenwood BLX750

First of all, I would like to note the design of this unit. It will fit optimally into any kitchen interior, especially since it is available in four colors - black, white and red. The products are of the highest quality and have a fairly long service life. The main body of the device is made of high-quality cast aluminum. From the inside, it is additionally equipped with stiffening ribs, which allows it to withstand any physical impact, including from a height of up to 2 meters.

The bowl is made of cast organic glass TermoResist, it can easily withstand even very strong temperature changes. In particular, immediately after working with hot products you can add cold ones and vice versa. The electric motor power is 800 W. Manufacturers also paid attention to the shape of the blades, which allows them to process food literally in a matter of seconds.

Advantages:

• Highest quality manufacturing and assembly;
• Easy to use;
• The device is quite easy to care for;
• Instantly copes with any products.

Flaws:

• Repairs will take a lot of time and money.

Kenwood BLX750

Bosch MMB 41G1B

It is distinguished by real German quality - the majority of users who preferred this model were very satisfied with it. The body of the device is made of reinforced plastic, and the jug, made of reliable and carefully tempered glass, has a measuring scale that is quite easy to use. The blender has a decent amount of capabilities: it is capable of grinding, chopping, mixing and even whipping products.

The product has only two blade rotation speeds, but this point did not in any way affect the ease of use of the device. You can easily prepare even very complex cocktails, smoothies, and various types of purees in it. The blender crushes ice efficiently and quickly and kneads stiff or liquid dough.

Advantages:

• The average operating power of the unit is 700 W;
• Noise level is average;
• Performs all assigned functions efficiently;
• The bowl is made of glass and equipped with a measuring scale.

Flaws:

• Some consumers find the price a little high;
• The controls here are mechanical;
• Only two speed modes.

Bosch MMB 41G1B

ProfiCook PC-UM 1006

Although the motor power of this stationary product is as much as 1200 W (this is one of the highest figures on the domestic market), the rotation speed is low - only 13,000 rpm. The device looks quite attractive in the kitchen, has compact overall dimensions, and is equipped with touch controls. The body is made of special aluminum with food-grade coating. The jug is made of glass. There is a special compartment for storing the power cord. The lid of the jug is equipped with a hole through which products can be added to the work area.

The blender grinds and mixes ingredients efficiently. In addition to five standard speeds, it also has a turbo mode. The jug capacity is 1.8 liters, so you can make a significant number of cocktails at once.

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Advantages:

• Fully electronic control;
• 5 speeds, also turbo mode;
• Engine power is 1.2 kW;
• The jug is very spacious.

Flaws:

• For the middle price segment it is a bit expensive;
• If the glass bowl breaks, it will be difficult to buy a new one.

ProfiCook PC-UM 1006

Kitfort KT-1301

It has compact overall dimensions and weight, but the device is quite powerful - it is equipped with a kilowatt electric motor that can reach speeds of up to 13,000 rpm. The blender is equipped with six speeds at once. The control here is completely electronic.

You can prepare pureed soups in it, or simply chop a variety of products. It is made of metal and glass. The build quality is perfect, and the device itself looks very attractive. During operation, you can add missing products.

Advantages:

• Very wide functionality of the device;
• Decent motor power;
• You can add ingredients on the go;
• There is a compartment for storing the power cable.

Flaws:

• It is not very convenient to remove the bowl after finishing work;
• Lids are often found to be defective.

Kitfort KT-1301

Key selection criteria

There are several main characteristics that make it easy to determine whether the shredder in front of you is good or not.

Power and speed

The power of such models varies from 0.2 to 2.9 kW. High performance guarantees thorough pureeing of solid components and long-term continuous operation without engine overheating.

Of primary importance is the number of revolutions the machine makes per minute. The thoroughness of grinding and speed of operation depend on their quantity. It is better to choose copies with 30-40 thousand rpm. The minimum acceptable value is 20,000 per minute.

Blades

An important component of the design. They directly process the ingredient, and their sharpness and strength determine the convenience and service life of the equipment.

When choosing the material from which the cutting element is made, there are no alternatives: only stainless steel of the highest grade. It is reliable, does not affect the taste of food and can be sharpened.

It’s good if the kit comes with several removable blades of different configurations. Then the application possibilities expand significantly.

The number of blades varies depending on the tasks facing the device. Units with a double knife are considered classic, but there are many variations on the theme. These are four-, six-, and even eight-blade blades.

The latter are especially convenient: you can use them to make flour or squeeze out juice. To do this, it is enough to bring the fruits to a puree state, and then rub them through a fine sieve.

Controls and modes

The most common control is using rotary switches. With one movement it is easy to adjust the speed and turn on the device. Smooth adjustment is more convenient than step adjustment. This way you can choose the most suitable processing pace.

There are samples with push-button and touch controls. Here, as a rule, there are programmable modes. Set operating parameters and go about your business, and the device will turn off automatically at the appropriate time. However, along with programmable functions, manual configuration must also be present.

Blenders have five or more speeds, sometimes their number reaches ninety. A pulse mode is useful, in which the knives rotate at high speed with short pauses. This allows the equipment to handle solid products without overheating the engine.

A useful option is that prevents you from turning on the equipment if the bowl is missing or incorrectly installed.

Bowl

There are vessels with a volume of 0.9 to 2.5 liters. You should choose depending on the portions and dishes that are supposed to be prepared:

• For a small cafe, a one and a half liter container is enough;
• in a bar where you need to mix cocktails, it is advisable to take the option with a 2.5 liter bowl;
• For crushing ice, a restaurant should buy the largest container.

Often the set comes with two tanks of different sizes: a larger one and a smaller one.

To ensure effective mixing and prevent splashing, containers are only allowed to be filled to ⅔ of the total capacity.

It is better to choose a bowl made of Tritan (this is a particularly durable type of plastic) or stainless steel. They are reliable and durable.

Plastic jugs are transparent, so you can watch the cooking process with them. But stainless steel containers can withstand any load.

An additional advantage will be the presence of measuring divisions on the glass. You can use them to mix ingredients for complex dishes without using additional utensils.

Working platform

The base of the device can be made of plastic or stainless steel.

Both materials provide sufficient reliability, so this parameter does not play a primary role in the choice. Technical characteristics are much more important. But the body is a matter of taste.

Equipment

As I mentioned above, replacement knives and containers can be sold as a set. But this is not a complete list; there are other auxiliary accessories:

• a pusher to push the contents to the bottom;
• a spatula that makes it easier to remove the resulting mass;
• measuring spoon for maintaining exact proportions;
• pliers for safe removal of the cutting element.

Some models include graters, as well as special attachments for crushing ice and preparing minced meat.