Delicious smoothies, sauces and creams: the top five classic blenders

The Slovenian-made device is positioned as a blender for making smoothies and cocktails. Its main advantage is the presence of a travel bowl, which is tightly closed with a lid. Thanks to this, you can take a vitamin cocktail or smoothie with you to work or to the gym without pouring the contents into another tank. A pleasant moment is also the fact that two bowls are included at once. At the same time, they are made of food-grade plastic without the addition of harmful bisphenol. However, since their volume is small (0.6 liters), the device is more suitable for a small family of 2-3 people – for a large family it is better to take a larger model in volume.

Due to its light weight of 1.5 kg and compact size, it does not take up much space in the kitchen. The device has a motor protection system: when overloaded, it turns off to avoid breakage.

The device has intuitive operation — just one start button, even a child can handle it. And the low cost makes the blender affordable for most consumers. Unfortunately, the device does not allow you to change the nozzles — only the standard one that comes with the kit is used. There is also no way to adjust the speed of whipping the contents.

The blender is designed for cooking vegetable and fruit purees, sauces and cocktails. A 1.5-liter volume bowl is enough to make fruit ice cream or other delicious product for 3-4 people. The bowl, in turn, is made of glass, which does not lose its good appearance over time. In the reviews, buyers note that the knife in it eventually rusts and needs to be replaced. According to the manufacturer, the device is equipped with a system that turns off the device when it overheats (turns off when it reaches a high temperature), however, housewives who have already used it say that the blender does not overheat at all, even with prolonged operation.

Additionally, the kit includes a mill nozzle (a small bowl with a cutting knife). It is very convenient for grinding coffee, powdered sugar and nuts. At the same time, the blender can be equipped with other nozzles, which the hostess can buy separately. Users also note stable legs, thanks to which the device does not need to be held by hands during operation — it stands still by itself. The disadvantages are the inability to adjust the speed of rotation of the knife (only one speed), as well as a short power cord (1 m).

The German-made blender has a high build quality and excellent performance, which makes it suitable not only for home use, but also for bars and cafes. A fairly roomy 1.5-liter glass bowl is equipped with a 4-layer stainless steel knife, which does not blunt and does not rust over time. The case is made of plastic with a stainless steel insert representing the control panel.

The device is capable of operating in several modes. The first two normal modes differ only in the speed of rotation of the knife. The third mode is "pulse" or, as the manufacturer designates it, Ice Crusher, designed for splitting ice. At the same time, it is characterized not by constant, but by jerky operation of the engine, thanks to which overload does not occur and, accordingly, its service life is extended. The fourth "turbo mode" is designed for grinding residual pieces of vegetables and fruits in the total mass, which leads to the uniformity of the puree. Especially useful if you often have to use frozen fruits.

The Clatronic UM 3561 is protected from erroneous activation: if the bowl is not installed or is uneven, the blender will not start. Also a plus is the removable block of knives in the bowl, so that it can be easily washed.

The powerful 800-watt blender is designed for preparing large volumes of soups, sauces, cocktails and baby food. A bowl of 1.75 liters is more than enough for a family of 4-5 people. A pleasant moment is the presence of a 5-speed operation mode. The chopping knife is removable, so it can be conveniently washed.

To maintain the durability of the engine when crumbling ice or frozen foods, as well as for better grinding, the blender is equipped with a pulse mode. If you need to make the mass homogeneous without pieces, then turbo mode (working at increased capacities) will help in this. This is especially useful when preparing vegetable and fruit purees for the baby.

The device is equipped with non-slip feet for a stable position during operation. The case has a special compartment for storing the cord. However, the cord itself is quite short — only 1 metre, so you will have to use a carrier for comfortable work. The contents of the bowl can be obtained not only through the upper hole, but also through the lower one. This is convenient when pieces of food get stuck under the knives from below and do not fall out through the top. All these features affect the considerable price of the product. Users note that in the first days an unpleasant smell of plastic will be felt, but over time it passes.

High-quality German blender assembly will please customers with a long service life of all components. According to the manufacturer, there is a plastic bowl with a volume of 1.5 liters, but users note that in fact it holds up to 2 liters of content, so it is suitable for a large family. The quick-release knife, manufactured using Easy Klick Knife technology, detaches from the case in just two seconds, after which it can be easily washed. It has two blades pointing up and one down — this design allows you to perfectly grind even those pieces that accumulate at the bottom of the bowl. The material of the bowl and body is made of plastic without the addition of the harmful substance bisphenol.

The blender motor is capable of operating in two normal speed modes (adjustable with a roller) and pulse to ensure high quality grinding of ice, frozen fruits and vegetables. Additionally, the set includes a 50 mL measuring cup with divisions for a clear dosage of bulk and liquid ingredients. Note also that the manufacturer added a juice filter to the package, which is a fine-grained sieve installed in the neck of the bowl. Thanks to it, you will get fresh juice, and the pulp will remain in the bowl. There is a special compartment on the back of the case for storing the power cord. However, the buyer will have to pay a lot for quality and high performance.