The test of special-purpose nozzles: vzh-zh-zhik with nozzles

The task of our today’s study is to find out whether or not it is worth looking at blenders with unusual attachments. Whether it’s a daily boon for the owner or a place of honor in the kitchen drawer.

We were given different devices for our test the only thing they have in common is the immersion part and in some cases the whisk. But in our magazine blenders have already been tested, and that time we paid the closest attention to these attachments. So now we will only talk about them, but will not test. But for the rest of the attachments, let’s take a closer look. Let’s see how they behave with the products recommended by the manufacturer, and whether it is worth refusing the usual methods of cooking in favor of these nozzles. General competition, unfortunately, will not be: nozzles are different from each other, and we can not make valid comparisons.

Comparing devices by key indicators, we can distinguish several obvious leaders. The most economical blender is Element el’blendia EW06PG with the consumption not more than 120 W. At the same time, it, as well as the Swiss Bamix De Luxe M160 are capable of the longest work – 5 minutes. And five minutes is almost infinity for a blender.

The lightest appliance of our tests was a blender Russel Hobbs Aura 21503-56. We tested the weight of the device with the main attachment. The leader weighs just over 700 grams. The longest “leg” has a blender Bamix De Luxe M160 – 27 cm, it is designed for those who cook large portions, such as smoothies or cocktails in a carafe. If your kitchen has a problem with outlets, it is best to pay attention to the Steba Comfort Stabmixer MX 21 blender – it has the longest cord, almost 2.3 m.

When it comes to storage comfort, the same blender is the owner of a coiled wire. Bamix De Luxe M160 blender has a handy attachment for placing accessories, it can be placed on the table or hung. The Stadler Form blender has a larger “dowry”, but it fits entirely on the stand, with the nozzles and the mill hidden inside, behind the lid. The only disadvantage is that it doesn’t hang on the wall. The Steba blender has a hinged bracket to hold some of the attachments.

WHAT THIS VARIETY IS ALL ABOUT?

Now about the nozzles: why do you need them??

The attachments on the immersion part expand the capabilities of the blender, allowing more flexibility in different processes, choosing the most appropriate way to process them. Let’s take a closer look.

The chopping attachments are simply a detachable variation of the usual blender blade. The point of such an attachment is to chop and slightly whip the mass, filling it with air. The thing is multifunctional, as it allows you to get a mass with particles of the right size or mashed into a “fluff”. The main attachment – a favorite of moms with little kids, fans of smoothies and healthy eating in general, as it is suitable for working with granola, dry-

Fruit, nuts, and herbs.

The knife nozzle with two petals is used for working with meat or fish, or more precisely, with small portions of them. It can be used to make pastes, sandwich pastes, toppings for pancakes and tartlets. Perfect for holiday table prep. Because of the small portions and cooking speed, it is possible to vary recipes to suit different people’s tastes.

The emulsifying/stirring attachment is for those who like to make their own mayonnaise and mayonnaise-based dressings, are constantly inventing different sauces, often bake pancakes or start their day with an omelet. We had two of these nozzles. The first is in the form of a round plate with holes covered by blades. The mass circulates through these openings, creating an emulsion in which tiny drops of oil and liquid are held together, creating a homogeneous consistency. The second in the Element blender is in the form of a tube with a cross-shaped insert inside.

The whipping attachment is just a round plate. It has become one of our favorites – such success, and in such a short time! The attachment allows you to make quick desserts, for example meringues were ready to send to the oven in 1 minute! In general, we all love to treat ourselves sometimes, but the “anticipation” of fiddling with eggs and berries somehow reduces the enthusiasm. This attachment is just for such people, as with it you can make all sorts of delicious things very quickly. The most suitable types of dishes would be desserts on cream – just whipped cream, for example, with berries or chocolate chips, tiramisu, homemade ice cream. Another “responsive” product – proteins. Sometimes they have to be fiddled with, the usual mixer brings them to the finish longer. This attachment works in just a few seconds. The frother can be used to make refined drinks, such as frappe coffee.

It should be noted that the attachments for emulsifying and whipping can be useful for those ladies who are keen on preparing homemade cosmetics. Here too it is important to get a good stable emulsion and to work with very small portions.

The mashing nozzle will interest fans of mashed potatoes, the nozzle is sometimes called a crusher. Owners of blenders probably at least once in their life tried to prepare a puree with an ordinary whisk. But it just doesn’t work, because at high speed, the starchy stuff turns into a thick, unappetising substance that doesn’t look like a side dish or taste at all. The mashing tool solves the problem. With its blades it cuts vegetables through a sieve, without affecting the taste of the puree. The nozzle can be metal or plastic, the sieve with small or medium holes. The main feature of the device is a big enough diameter to be able to mashed potato potatoes in three or four steps.

The twin whisk attachment is the usual pair of whisk attachments used in mixers, an alternative to the usual blender whisk. This whisk is good for mixing cream or making omelets, but heavier mixes are not for it. So if the family is considering the purchase of a mixer or blender – a double whisk will help solve the issue unequivocally. Plus, the blender processor takes up less space and is less noisy.

The mini masher is no longer just an attachment, but a new level of device, a hybrid. Many owners of full blenders, even adoring them, are not always ready to get them out of the closet. It’s just that this technique requires a more thoughtful attitude if only with washing . This attachment is more compact and ready to work with small portions, unlike the combine, which will not assemble for one onion. Mini-combine, being an attachment, and itself is equipped with attachments – a standard chopper knife, grates and dough mixer. In our test also took part in a large-sized chopper – almost a mini-combine. Developers have improved it by using new double blades instead of two, four blades in two planes and a knife for chopping ice.

After getting acquainted with the blenders that participated in the test, we can state the following. Special attachments can be useful for avid cooks and those who are used to doing with a simple set of dishes, making them with a single mixer. The blender certainly makes cooking faster and more interesting, and the attachments make these possibilities more flexible, allowing you to solve specific tasks more efficiently. For me, a big revelation was the crumbs, I did not think that it was even possible to “deal” with the puree in a matter of seconds. But the disadvantages of appliances with special attachments also have. Above all it is an abundance of accessories: the appliance dowry must be stored in such a way that everything you need can be found quickly, so that it does not get lost with our inspiration.