Nozzles for blender

The principle of operation of all blenders is the same: simultaneous grinding and mixing of products. Sharp knives of this compact kitchen unit are capable of cutting almost everything that is loaded into it, even if it is diced, even straw, even mashed, even dust, depending on which nozzles are selected for the blender.

A standard submersible blender usually consists of an oblong small body with a motor inside and two snap-on or screw-on nozzles - the main one (with small knives) and a beater whisk. In the minimum set of stationary there is also a bowl with universal knives at the bottom, and the combined one is often complemented with a measuring cup and various nozzles, including for kneading dough or chopping ice. However, in any line of blenders there are models equipped with almost all existing nozzles at once.Either individual nozzles that can be purchased individually, depending on the need, and installed in any type of blender.

A variety of nozzles extend the range of functions available to him to infinity. With their help, you can chop large and small portions of soft and fairly hard foods, chop them up and cut them into different shapes, mash them into puree or powder, mix sauces, cocktails and dough ingredients, beat eggs, cream and smoothies, crush bread crumbs and crush ice, grind spices or coffee.

In home kitchens, the following tips are most often used:

Main nozzle - fastens to the body and is similar to its continuation with a small dome preventing small arms and very sharp little ones from being spreaded. Almost always made a length of 15-20 centimeters from stainless stainless steel, sometimes equipped with interchangeable knives. Designed for very small vegetable and fruit slicing, preparation of cream soups, mixing cocktails and smoothies. Always included with any blender.

Nozzle with a whisk - it is similar to the mixer for its intended purpose, however, it is usually made of thin wire and requires careful handling. Its spiral shape is intended for mixing thick dough, and drop-shaped dough is used for beating liquid and emulsion substances, egg whites and yolks, oils and creams, sauces, creams and cocktails.

Chopper bowl - a stationary design in the form of a wide or high plastic jug (volume from 0.35 to 2.2 liters) with a lid, at the bottom of which the blades of one or several stainless steel universal knives capable of grinding vegetables and fruits are fixed on a metal or durable plastic rod, meat and grains. If the lid is made with a hole, it is possible to add ingredients during cutting. The body of the blender is mounted vertically to the lid of the bowl and with it turns into a kitchen mini-processor.

Kubikorezka - used for presentation of cutting fruits or boiled vegetables in salads or special dishes. It consists of a knife-grid, dividing the products into flat cubes vertically, and rotating blades, also cutting horizontally. Not recommended for cutting fresh tomatoes, cucumbers and zucchini, because their juicy parts and seeds can clog the holes of the grid, and then the perfect cubes will not work.

Ice cap - suitable only for blenders with a power above 350 watts. It is intended for cutting ice into pieces or crumb. In household use is rarely used, often used in restaurants, bars or cafes for the decoration of cocktails, cold tea or coffee according to special recipes.

Dough hook - also a rare guest in home kitchens, as it kneads dough for a long time (10-15 minutes), while it is very heavy on the blender's motor and spends a lot of electricity.In addition, most housewives prefer to knead the dough by hand, assuring that it is tastier and easier, and it is easier to control the consistency of future baking.

Nozzle Disc for Shredding - A great assistant chef. It is intended for quick universal cutting of sausages, cheeses, meats, vegetables and fruits into thin slices, although it leaves in its bowl a significant part of their juice.

Nozzle for mashed potatoes - a removable part of a blender with a special fine mesh for wiping boiled potatoes, carrots and other vegetables or fruits through it. Mashed potatoes with its help turns out uniform and air.

Pump head - intended for vacuuming various containers with products, ready-made food or semi-finished products for storing them in the refrigerator and extending their shelf life. It is actively used both in house conditions, and in kitchens of a public catering. Usually, various large-sized plastic containers with lids are included with the blender.

Therefore, many well-known manufacturers often equip this simple kitchen unit with a variety of highly specialized attachments.However, in the end, they significantly increase the cost of the blender, although in actual fact they are not used in home cooking, but still they are very pleasant as a nice bonus and sometimes play a decisive role in choosing and purchasing this or that model.

And let it be known for a long time and it has been repeatedly verified that a simple whisk or a usual submersible nozzle with small knives is quite enough for making homemade mayonnaise, but when it has to be done often, a special nozzle for sauces will come in handy.

She will be able to whip them into a thick fluffy foam, even in a cold, at least in the form of heat, and without any steam treatment, which the coffee maker usually does. And lovers of a cup of fresh natural juice in the morning on an empty stomach or in the evening before bedtime will surely be delighted with the juicer attachment.

Also, no one will interfere with the stylish addition with a stand for a blender or its wall-mounted counterpart - an elegant fastener for convenient storage of the body itself of the submersible blender and all its nozzles.An obvious advantage will be the presence of a rubberized handle on the blender, which allows you to hold the device firmly in your hand, even if it is stained, while the usual plastic handle slips out of your hands easily.

However, if you do not want to overpay for the extra, then it is better to acquire the most ordinary high quality immersion blender and gradually buy only those accessories that you need. By the way, practically all existing nozzles are suitable for all blenders, regardless of their type and manufacturer - they may not be difficult to disassemble, rearrange and interchange.

Experts recommend choosing those blenders, accessories for which are made of steel or edible aluminum.Such nozzles are aesthetic, reliable, durable, do not deform and do not break even when grinding solid ingredients, in addition, they can be used to work with hot products.

Plastic nozzles are fragile and unreliable, they can not be sharpened and therefore not all the blender functions are within their power. In addition, when in contact with heated ingredients, they are quite capable of releasing toxic substances, and from hard objects (pieces of nutshell or sometimes small stones in chopped meat) can easily break. In addition, the plastic parts of the blender are easily stained with beetroot, carrots and berries, but this pigment cannot be washed off.

In any case, so that the plastic and metal parts of the blender work smoothly, they must be properly maintained.

• It is worth acquiring only those accessories that correspond to the power of the blender, otherwise it will break.
• New parts must be cleaned and boiled to remove factory lubricant that is unsuitable for contact with food.
• The attachment should be attached only there and only as indicated in the instructions - it is usually easy to insert, screw in or snap into corresponding slots on the body of the blender or inside it.
• It is possible to begin work only after checking that all parts are securely fastened in the right places and in the required position.
• It is better to load the dry ingredients into the container for grinding after the liquid ones - so they are easier to grind and mix.
• When working, the unit should sometimes be shaken so that the products do not get stuck under the knives and are faster ground and mixed.
• After use, the blender and all its components must be thoroughly washed (by hand or in a dishwasher), dried and placed in storage space.

• Be careful when washing knives - they are very sharp and can injure or cut not the right thing.
• It is recommended to cool very hot products before chopping or whipping up to at least 80-70 degrees.
• Some nozzles are not able to cope with whole vegetables or fruits, because before loading they should be cut.
• Do not crush ice and frozen ingredients in a conventional plastic bowl-grinder low-power blender - and she and her knives,likely to break. For this purpose, only a metal bowl with a special knife for chopping ice is adapted.
• Motor power should be taken into account for working with very solid products - carrots, nuts, coffee beans, etc. A strong blender with a power of more than 360 watts is suitable for their successful grinding.
• Capacities for grinding or whipping cannot be loaded completely, otherwise the ingredients will fly out or spill during operation.
• Despite the fact that all the nozzles are interchangeable, as a supplement it is still better to buy those that correspond to the brand and manufacturer of the selected blender.

Thanks to blender nozzles, their proper selection, operation and care, even a novice chef can easily prepare ingredients for a variety of dishes and prepare a lot of interesting and beautiful salads, mashed soups, desserts, drinks, cocktails, confectionery and other goodies.