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A mixer is a very important Kitchen-ware which provides succor to Chefs and house-wives in their day to day works. People frequently use a mixer to perform fast mixing, folding, beating and whipping food ingredients. Mixers are of two types namely Hand mixers and Stand mixers.

Hand mixer

Hand Mixer is a compact appliance and best for whipping cream, egg whites, mixing cake batter, mashing potatoes. It functions with the help of a motor. It constitutes a handle which is mounted over a large enclosure containing motor. This drives those two beaters. These beaters are inserted in the mixer for mixing process. They are very convenient and can be used easily in any kind of appliance like bowls, counters or pans and its compact size makes it easy to maintain it and store.

Originally, these mixtures were of very large size. However in the due course of time there was a slump, in their size and prize..

Now Markets are flooded wi th different shapes and styles of mixers. This means that the consumer has got lots of varieties to choose. Their rates differ according to their quality, features and warranty period.

Stand mixer

A stand mixer is a large mixer that can be put on own stand or platfor m. This appliance consists of a bowl placed on a round platform below motor housing. They are best for mixing cake batter, cookie dough, whipping cream or egg whites, kneading bread dough due to its powerful motor.

Stand mixers are available in several models. Some of them come along with various attachments like meat grinder, juicer, sausage stuffer, pasta maker, juicer etc. These are fitted in front of motor housing. These attachments are usually sold separately.

The price of Stand mixture also depends on its brand, quality and other attachments.

History of mixers

Kitchen Mixer was invented by African born, Mr. Willis Johnson, on 5th Feburary1884 and later, it was improved upon by Mr. Rufus M, Eastman on 17th November 1885.

Mr. Gilbert invented the Kitchen mixers in 1920's. This has a glass bottom and a motor built into the lid. Slowly and slowly mixers started getting manufactured with a stand and a bowl underneath during the era of Second World War.

How to choose a mixture

The selection of kitchen mixer is purely dependent on your requirements. For simple mixing and whipping any stand or hand mixer can do.

You should consider its size and weight.. Hand mixers should be well balanced and easy to handle. Some stand mixers weigh more than 20 pounds so they are better utilized for commercial and bulk activities.

At least three speeds are required for performing regular cooking. Some stand mixers have even up to 16 speeds.

Stand mixers are very powerful but takes lot of space in kitchen and are heavy too. Hand mixers are small and portable. A hand kitchen mixer will cost US$15 to $40, and Stand kitchen mixers may start from US$80. They can even go up to US$500.

How to us e a mixer

To get the best results its correct use is most important. It is advised to start mixer at low speed to prevent ingredients from splashing. To start mixing you must avoid scrapping the bottom of the bowl. In the case of a stand mixer adjust the beater level towards the head of the mixer.

After finishing the task take out the beaters wash them and immediately dry to avoid rust. Stand mixer bowls can be kept in the refrigerator not in an oven.

Purchasing tips

The difference between hand mixers and stand mixers is in their wattage and quantum of speed. Though the wattage of a mixture is an important consideration and indicates the power of its motor it does not provide any indication of how well the mixer mixes ingredients.

While you shop for a hand mixer you should look for simple, inexpensive, and reliable model. Some of them have wire beaters that are easier to clean. Some offers wire whisk or a dough hook that helps in preventing ingredients from splashing. The bes t criteria is to look for the mixer which is easy to handle and powerful to mix your ingredients.

Some of the common mixers

Kitchenaid mixer

This kitchenAid mixer can mix all ingredients and knead dough without overtaxing the motor. It is made of meta l and comes with a flat mixing paddle, wire whip and "C" dough hook to knead yeast dough for bread and pizza recipes. Its weighs 25pounds.

The kitchen aid artisan stand mixer

It has smaller bowl then other mixers. It has less power for kneading bread dough but can perform several other functions quickly and effectively. It comes in 22 colors. You can add color and spice for your palatable delight.

Hamilton beach mixer

Hamilton Beach mixer can perform simple tasks very well, but cannot prepare bread and heavy cookie dough. It has just one beater and weighs 17pounds.

Braun

The Braun mixer has standard beaters plus dough hooks, along with an attachment that turns the Braun into a stick blender for pureeing soups and sa uces.

Care and usage

Kitchen Mixers are no doubt blessings for you, yet you need to take care of them. Its beaters should be washed by hand unless you know they are made of stainless steel. The beaters of many stand mixers are made of brushed aluminum, which s hould never be put in dishwasher as there is always a chance of discoloration by detergent.

Some beaters may look plastic but actually they are aluminum with a nonstick coating. To clean the base, wipe it with a damp cloth or sponge.

Thus, mixers are the most important constituents for cooks and chefs to give the variety and spice in your life.

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