Advantages of stationary mixers

June 30, 2020

We are continuing our review of mixers, and today we want to discuss stationary mixers.

To explain briefly, a stationary mixer consists of a bowl, a stand, and a mixer, which also comes with additional nozzles. This device can process products without your intervention. The main thing is to place the ingredients in the bowl, set it to the appropriate mode, and turn on the motor.

Since the bowl rotates with the blades in a stationary mixer, the ingredients are processed evenly. In addition, due to the higher power (400-700 W), it is also possible to process dough. However, since the motor of the device is relatively large, it also has a higher noise level.

It is worth noting that stationary devices are often called kitchen mixers, pastry mixers, or food processors .

Mixer bowls by material:

Mixer bowls are usually made of plastic, glass, or metal. Glass bowls look eco-friendly, but they break easily. Plastic bowls are less likely to break, but they tend to discolor over time. The most ideal material for a bowl is stainless steel.

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Choose the cup size

Mixers are equipped with bowls with a capacity of 1.5 to 6 liters. This indicator determines the maximum amount of products that can be mixed at the same time. To determine the volume of the bowl, first determine the maximum volume of mass that you plan to process in the mixer, and then add 200-500 ml to it. Such a distribution will prevent the mixture from spilling or scattering flour and sugar from the bowl.

Useful tip when choosing a bowl : When choosing a mixer, try to consider the structure of their bowl . The handle of the bowl should be so comfortable that you can easily transfer it from one hand to the other. The bowl should be easy to lift from the stand.

Choose nozzles and accessories

Most often, a stationary mixer is equipped with only a pair of nozzles. Some of them may be intended only for dough. The kit also includes blades for distributing the mass, and some mixers have nozzles specifically for making sauces, cocktails, etc. As already mentioned, the device can be equipped with additional nozzles, which are intended for: grinding meat, kneading dough, etc. Sometimes these nozzles are included in the kit, and sometimes they are sold separately.

Modes for speed and additional options

The mixer operates in 3 modes:

Standard - the device simply turns on and, to put it simply, starts "buzzing".
Pulse - This mode is suitable for processing solid products rather than simply mixing.
Turbo mode - In this mode, the mixer works faster, but only for a few minutes, so that the motor does not overheat. The higher the speed of the device, the better you can adjust the quality of product processing.

However, as practice shows, for most culinary specialists, 3-5 speeds are enough. Among the very useful additional options, you can distinguish: a timer that allows you to turn on and off the mixer at the desired time, which is very convenient, especially when you have to leave the device. A protective system automatically turns off the mixer in the event that there is a high risk of overheating.

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