Immersion Blender 101

So in essence, holding an imersion blender is a bit like holding a hand mixer, and that's why people sometimes confuse a hand blender with a hand mixer. But they're different, really. A hand mixer is what casual bakers use to blend the batter of cookies or cake, whereas an immersion blender, is what is used to chop, slice, whisk, or blend small food items.

In short, a hand blender functions just like a hand held version of a regular blender. The blades chop and blend the objects in the container you use it in, and the more time spent blending, the finer the finished product becomes.

In this article, you'll find information on whether a hand blender worth it, how to choose the right handheld blender, and hand blender reviews.

Hand Blenders vs Immersion Blenders - Are They the Same ?

There is virtually no difference between a hand blender and an imersion blender except for the words used.

Some argues there is a difference between them, and I admit, there are some, but they are so small you will never really notice it in your daily tasks.

I never have.

They are really one in the same and thus the terms are interchanged a lot when speaking about them. They do the same tasks, and function the same way.

Immersion blenders are also sometimes called stick blenders, because they look like stick. The stick design is actually to make holding the hand blender easier.

To answer this question, let's see what a handheld blender does.

Some tasks you might use an immersion blender for, are beating egg whites, pureeing soft fruit and veggies, making salad dressing, and chopping nuts.

It's also good for mixed drinks and the like.

One caution though, immersion blender works best for smaller portion of food.

It's worth buying if you do the task above a lot because cleaning and setting up are quicker with a stick blender compared to the countertop one.

In short, it is an amazingly useful tool to have as it can do some of the jobs that are small enough that you do not want to get a big blender or food processor out for.

When you are choosing one you should consider quality and how easy they can be cleaned. I suggest stainless steel over plastic due to the durability factors involved. Detachable blades are so much easier to clean than non detachable blades as well.

You can find them available in rechargeable battery options (cordless) or electric. Nowadays, most immersion blender comes with additional accessories to expand their capabilities.

While not all immersion blenders are created equal, keep in mind when choosing an immersion hand blender that it's not solely about wattage. It's more importantly about quality. Some lower watt imersion blenders can do the job of one over twice its wattage if the build is simply that much better.

We have blended here (Ha!) an assortment of the immersion blenders and hand blenders offered by various companies. Take your time, look through what each company has to offer and read the reviews we offer for each one.

We look forward to helping you and others make the right choice for your next hand blender.

Hand and Immersion blenders are sorted by Brand Below:

Cuisinart:
Price range: $30-50
Category: midclass hand blender.

• Cuisinart hand blender - Smart Stick series.
• Cuisinart QuikPrep immersion blender.

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