Purchase Mixer Grinder

 

Mixer grinder is popularly called as Mixie in our homes. It is something which is almost present in all houses. It is one of the essential kitchen appliances.

Uses of Mixer grinder

It is used for several purposes in our household.

1.  It is used for crushing vegetables and meat.

2.  Some kind of food processors helps in cutting vegetable in different shapes and sizes.

3.  It is used to make powder of different thick ingredients.

4.  Some of them are used for mixing different items.

5.  It is used for grinding food into chutney types.

Types of Mixer grinder

1.  Normal Mixer grinder which can be seen in many households.

2.  Food processors which can also be used for cutting food items into different shapes and sizes and for many other purposes. It is more powerful than the normal mixer grinder found generally in households.

3.  Juicers-As the name suggests helps to make different juices from fruits and vegetables.

4.  Stand mixers which are used for mixing different items.

Factors to be kept in mind while buying Mixer grinder.

a)  Wattage: - Mixer grinder ranges from low wattage to high wattage. Low wattage grinders can be used for making chutneys etc.  High wattage grinder can be used for commercial purposes. For normal household purposes a mixer grinder of 500-750 watts is ideal.

b)  Speed: - Speed of the blade is the next important factor to consider while buying mixer grinder. Speed of the blade is decided by the RPM of the blade. RPM means rotation per minute of the blade. There will be a knob in the mixer grinder which will help you to control the speed with which the blade rotates. For normal use in kitchen 18,000 RPM is a good one.

c)  Blade: - This is very important factor. Normally a mixer will be bundled with different types of blades for different purposes. Before you buy you must ensure that the blades are of high-quality stainless steel. The sharpness of the blades also counts. Good quality blades are corrosion resistant.

d)  Jars: - The jar is the next important factor as the food is ground in jars only. A good jar will have well fitting lid and a good handle. Normally you will get a 3-jar mixer grinder. But a mixer with 4^th jar is not uncommon.

e)  Price and warranty: - Price normally depends on the features of the mixer grinder and the brand name. You have to decide price based on the kind of mixer grinder, the brand and the budget you have thought for yourself. Also, the warranty provided by the manufacturer also has to be considered before you make the final decision on buying.