Popular Blender Brands

Whip it up

Blenders typically refer to upright devices used to puree food or blend ingredients. Simple enough, right? But with all the different types of blenders on the market today, how do you know which one to choose? Today, different brands of blenders offer many different speeds and even tout themselves as being especially equipped for different types of foods or recipes, such as smoothies. Below are some brief glances at various popular blender brands that should be helpful when making your purchase.

Osterizer 12 Speed Blender - this popular blender brand offers 12 speeds for crushing, blending, and mixing, and even offers additionally optional crushing blades. Hardware includes a durable, scratch resistant, glass jug, stainless steel blades, 450 watts of power, and rubber feet to hold the base in place. These blenders are definitely made to last.

Vita Mix 4500 Blender - Vita Mix blenders can hold up to 64 ounces and are perfectly suited for smoothies because of the exceptionally smooth texture, compared to other brands that leave things grainy. This feature also makes it a great blender for sauces, purees, homemade salad dressings, and more. The Vita Mix blender is also perfect for smaller ingredients such as carrots, nuts, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, and bell peppers.

K-Tec HP3 Blender - the K-Tec HP3 blender is often compared with the Vita Mix blender because of several similar characteristics. The K-Tec blender, however, has a few advantages over the Vita Mix blender. The K-Tec blender has more horsepower (3 peak horsepower compared to the Vita Mix's 2), uses a computerized keypad instead of knobs or dials, and more readily storable because of its lower height.

Breville Moda Blender - this Breville blender is made almost entirely of stainless steel, giving it a sleek, modern appearance. It has a 500 watt motor, 2 speeds plus pulse, and a 46-ounce lockable glass container. The Breville blender also offers a 6-way blade system and a motor protection reset button.

Kitchenaid Immersion Blender - yes, it's handheld, but that doesn't limit its range or power. The Kitchenaid immersion blender is one of the most powerful handheld blenders on the market today. Its various attachments and modes make it extremely versatile in the kitchen.

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