Immersion vs. Traditional Blenders: Differences & Similarities

Shopping for the kitchen can be a head-wrecking task, especially if you are standing in the middle of a store surrounded by appliances and time-efficient tools. One of the things that many home chefs worry about is whether they should get a traditional or immersion blender. Both the appliances have their merits.

While the most common is a traditional blender that graces Indian kitchens, immersion blenders make it easy to work with fewer ingredients in a short amount of time without creating a mess. Consider Usha’s 250W hand blender with stainless steel sharp blades that can blender dry fruits, vegetables, eggs, and spices instantly. Consider this guide to learn similarities and key differences to help you make an informed decision.

Storage And Portability

Immersion blenders are compact and can be stored on a shelf while you need a separate space on the counter for traditional mixer grinders. Your processor with a jar needs a space near the power plug, and you cannot surely move around the house. However, a hand blender can be moved from the kitchen to the dining space, and you can even carry it on a road trip for hassle-free cooking on your way.

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Convenience Of Use

A traditional blender can be used to prepare a variety of dips, gravy bases, and whatnot. It is more powerful than a hand blender. For example, you can grind rice and lentils in a mixer grinder but a hand blender might not work for this purpose. An immersion blender is perfect for blending ingredients for soups, dips, smoothies, and gravies, even when they are hot.

Cleaning & Maintenance

Cleaning a traditional grinding is slightly tricky and a little messy. You have to ensure that food particles are removed from the rubber rim around the lid and the shaft at the base of the blades. On the other hand, an immersion blender can be detached and simply placed under running water for cleaning. It is less maintenance than the traditional one; hence, it is a travel-friendly choice.

Versatility

Since immersion blenders don’t have a powerful motor, they cannot be used to blend hard ingredients. You can crush ice, frozen fruits, and solids in it while running it for a long time. On the other hand, a hand blender is good for pulpy fruits, a small amount of nuts, and ingredients for soups, sauces, and smoothies. If you like to host people, you might benefit from investing in both from a wide range of Usha appliances.

Efficiency

If you consider speed and time efficiency, an immersion blender can get the job done a little quickly, including the time and effort that would go into cleaning it. You don’t have to leave the ingredients to cool off or transfer them into another container. On the other hand, a traditional blender can take more time. You cannot add hot ingredients to it, otherwise the pressure build-up can lead to small mishaps in the kitchen. One aspect where a traditional blender wins is the texture of the blend. It can yield smooth pastes while a handle blender can leave a few chunks behind.