Stand Mixers
- Stand Mixers on sale: How to choose the right one?
- What types of Stand Mixers are the best?
- What should a Food Mixer be able to do?
- Benefits when buying a Food Mixer or Stand Mixer on Klarstein
Stand Mixers on sale: How to choose the right one?
Ever since the first stand mixers, as we know them today, were developed in the 1950s. They have made a victorious advance through kitchens all over the world. Why?
Anyone who has ever whipped egg whites, kneaded bread dough or whipped cream by hand can answer this question with ease. A stand mixer or food mixer not only relieves you of work, it also saves you time.
That way, you can already dedicate yourself to washing the dishes. Or you continue preparing the food while the mixer takes care of the dough and the like. In the course of time, the classic stand mixer has been continually developed further.
In the meantime, there are many models that go far beyond mere stirring and whipping. Here you will find an overview of the different types and functions of the versatile kitchen aids. An answer to the question of which model is the right one for you.
What types of Stand Mixers are the best?
A classic stand mixer or food mixer is particularly of interest to baking fans. They are usually equipped with whisks, stirring hooks, and dough hooks. Those can be easily exchanged as required and are equipped with a stainless steel or glass bowl.
Anyone who is also an enthusiastic cook should consider buying a multifunctional stand mixer. Thanks to kitchen accessories such as a meat grinder, pasta or biscuits, as well as a blender for preparing delicious smoothies and soups, it offers an even wider range of functions.
The accessories are simply attached to the swivel arm of the machine. There are also multifunctional mixer which, thanks to an integrated stove, can heat and steam beyond the above-mentioned functions. These food mixer with a cooking function are similar in appearance to a kitchen blender with a large robust bowl of stainless steel, which is usually equipped with a connection for knife discs and a stirring attachment on the base.
On some models, a steam cooker attachment can also be connected if required. This allows you to prepare whole meals quickly, cleanly and low in calories in the kitchen aid. In addition to these models with a cooking function, the family of kitchen machines also includes so-called multifunctional cookers.
Although these cannot shred their contents. They offer a wide range of functions from cooking and baking to deep-frying and sautéing.
What should a Food Mixer be able to do?
Meanwhile, you can get a large selection of models and functions, from the classic food mixer to the multifunctional all-rounder. What a stand mixer should be able to do cannot be answered in general. That's because the appliance should primarily be tailored to one's personal needs:
Perfectly equipped for big baking: If you want to primarily bake with the stand mixer, the motor power and capacity of the bowl are particularly important in addition to the equipment. In order to be able to process everything from egg whites and classic sponge cake to bread dough, it should be equipped with a whisk, a stirring hook and a dough hook.
A planetary stirring system ensures that the dough becomes smooth and does not settle at the edge of the bowl. As far as the power of the motor is concerned, 300 to 500 Watts are completely sufficient for light dough. When it comes to kneading firmer types of dough, a dough mixer with 1000 to 1500 Watts of power is recommended.
Regarding the number of watts, you should always keep in mind that this does not indicate the motor capacity. But it indicates the energy consumption of the machine. But a higher energy consumption usually indicates a stronger motor.
You should also always pay attention to the size of the mixing bowl. Usually, larger bowls with more capacity mean that the motor of the machine is also stronger. They are able to cope with the larger amount of dough.
The multifunctional aid for the kitchen: If you want to replace several kitchen appliances all at once, it should have the appropriate attachments. Such as mixing cups and mincers, in addition to the stirring and kneading module. In order to be able to grind harder materials, the machine should have a powerful motor with a wattage of 1000 to 1500 Watts.
The individual attachments should be easy to assemble and disassemble and easy to dismantle for thorough cleaning. If you also want to prepare hot meals in your kitchen aid, you need a stand mixer with a cooking function. Besides the motor capacity, the heating power is also significant here, and should be 1000 Watts for fast cooking and steaming.
In order to be able to steam gently and low in calories, the machine should have a fume attachment. You can save another work step by opting it with an integrated scale.
Versatile preparation methods at the touch of a button: These little all-rounders do not usually relieve you of the task of cutting the ingredients, but they do offer endless possibilities for preparation. When it comes to the question of what a stand mixer has to be able to do, the heating power is of course also a very important factor regarding multifunctional cookers.
With 800 to 1000 Watts of heating power, a multifunctional cooker can do everything from pressure cooking and steam cooking to roasting and deep-frying, and still consumes significantly less energy than a conventional kitchen stove. A start time timer function is also of particular advantage, so that the selected programme is automatically executed at the desired time and you can be woken up, for example, by the smell of freshly baked bread.
A non-stick coating is necessary, especially for multifunctional cookers, so that nothing gets burnt. This also makes the container much easier to clean. If you want to save even more work, consider buying an appliance with a self-cleaning function.
In addition to the features already mentioned, there are some functions that improve the handling and safe use of the device:
- Safety circuit: Lid or container must be mounted for use
- Cover/splash protection of bowl: To keep the kitchen clean during use
- Suction feet: For a firm stand without slipping
- Pulse function: For gentle processing of sensitive ingredients
- Timer function: Stops automatically after the desired time
- Overheating protection: Stops the machine if the engine gets too hot
Benefits when buying a Food Mixer or Stand Mixer on Klarstein
On Klarstein you can choose between several types of kitchen stand mixers, including modern designs and great value for your money. Which of the stand mixers the best for you is, depends on what you want to use the machine for.
Anyone who enjoys baking frequently is perfectly equipped with the classic stand mixer. A good example of such a machine is the Bella Argentea from Klarstein.
It kneads, stirs and beats at 1200 Watts at six speed levels. It has a robust stainless steel bowl with a capacity of 5.2 litres or up to 2 kg of dough. The baking mixer is available in six colours and is a real eye-catcher in the kitchen.
Those who enjoy cooking a lot but do not yet have the necessary equipment such as a mincer, blender. Those should buy a multifunctional food mixer.
The Lucia Rossa from Klarstein, for example, is well suited for this. Its 1200 Watt motor drives either the planetary stirring system, the mincer attachment or the blender on the machine. The Lucia is also available in different colours - from classic to retro.
Those who value an additional heating function should opt for the GrandPrix kitchen mixer from Klarstein. Not only does it stir and shred. But thanks to its 2.5 litre stainless steel mixing bowl, meals for the whole family can be prepared in the machine.
This not only saves space, time and electricity, but also significantly reduces the amount of washing-up waiting for you.
The purchase of a multifunctional cooker is not only worthwhile for stew fans and slow cooking enthusiasts. This stand mixer offers a huge range of preparation possibilities with a much lower energy consumption than a kitchen stove.
Klarstein's Hot Pot is a real all-rounder in this category. It offers 23 programmes. Including cooking, steam cooking, deep-frying, sautéing, baking, and roasting. It's makes life easier thanks to its self-cleaning function, non-stick coating, and timer.
With its powerful 950 Watt heating element, the Hot Pot can handle temperatures from 35°C to 160°C. It has a capacity of 5 litres to feed the whole family without any problem.