Types of Kitchen Mixers

Mixers are commonly used for blending, beating, folding and whipping food ingredients and beverages. It runs slower than blenders and results to better consistency of the mixes. Blenders are equipped with blades that operate at a faster speed. These blades are used for chopping, and to liquefy or even break down large food items. The electric mixer was invented in 1908 by Mr. Herbert Johnston.

A stand mixer is used for preparing dishes easier. It is usually equipped with a flat beater, wire whip and a working bowl. Stand mixers use electric power measured in watts. It needs to consume more electricity watts to perform faster. It is often with more speed control than other ordinary mixers. It was designed to circle around the inner part of the mixing bowl so that it mixes the ingredients accurately and consistently.

Stand mixers are able to operate without having the operator to hold it. It also has different equipments that can be used for doing more difficult tasks. It rests on a stand which cushions the heaviness of the machine.
Hand mixers are smaller and enough for small and light tasks.  Usually it is equipped with two beaters. It also has great speed and operates silently. It is often used in beating eggs, cream or whip. It was designed to be used while being held easily. Its weight is light and is also much easier to use in doing simple tasks.
These are also capable of holding various attachments. Some of these are the dough hooks and wire whip. These tools give the capability for the mixer to do different tasks. It can not perform the tasks of stand mixers.
Blenders are used for mixing ingredients or food items together. It holds the ingredients in its container that can be composed of plastic, glass, porcelain or stainless steel. This container is mounted on a base which contains the blade motor and speed control buttons. The container has a lid on top to prevent the ingredients from spilling while operating.
It usually has graduated markings for accurate measuring. Blenders require electricity to operate and speed control buttons are also available.  Modern blenders have much more speed control buttons
Some high-powered blenders are able to crush ice and mill grains effortlessly. The low powered models need a small amount of liquid added into the container for better crushing. It could damage the blades otherwise. The liquid addition helps to operate and break the solids more easily. Blenders have also been used in microbiology, laboratory and food science. Blender was first invented in 1921 by an English engineer named Dr. Oliver Johnson Schofield.
Smoothie mixers are been used for preparing blended, chilled, sweet drinks from fresh fruit. Smoothie mixers are capable of creating smoothies quick and easily. Smoothies are thicker than slush drinks and may contain milk. Ice creams are added in smoothies occasionally. Smoothies are usually offered to health-conscious people.
A drink mixer is a handheld utensil used for combining drinks by shaking. It is also know as a cocktail shaker. This tool is usually used for alcoholic drinks. It is seen in bars or night clubs, and commonly comes in two or more pieces.  Adding some ice in the drink mixer makes the beverage cooler before serving. A jar gourd was used as a drink mixer back in 7000 BCE.