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Blenders and food processors are both popular kitchen appliances. Jug blenders are fantastic for kitchens which are limited in space and where you primarily want to blend items for making sauces or soups. Need something a little extra? Our food processor attachment allows you to convert your jug mixer into a powerful food processor unit, enabling you to chop, dice, and more. And for those with an active lifestyle, our personal blenders are ideal for making delicious smoothies to enjoy at home, work, the gym, or on the go.
Food processors typically have S-shaped, flat blades which chop, puree, slice, dice, shred or potentially even spiralise food. In contrast, blenders typically have blades which are angled with part of the blade in a more upwardly facing orientation. This helps to create a whirling motion which encourages food to rise and fall within the jug, reducing the likelihood of food sitting underneath the chopping blades. Blenders often have more blades or “prongs” - typically ranging from 3-5.
Food processors are best for tasks where you need to retain more shape and texture of the produce, whereas blenders are better for smoothies, or smooth soups
While many use blenders solely for making smoothies, a blender can be used for a wide variety of kitchen tasks. Such as:
Blenders are some of the simplest bits of kitchen equipment to use. General instructions on how to use a blender will look like this:
We have provided general instructions on how to use a blender below, but given that a blender uses blades operating at high speed, it’s always worth consulting the instruction manual that came with your blender before use.
Making juice with a blender couldn’t be simpler.
Yes. The main features that differentiate blenders from one another are the purpose size,, motor speed, control, and design. Let’s have a look at the different kinds of blenders available, so you can choose the one that’s right for you.
Personal blenders are typically single-function blenders that perfectly combine ingredients into smoothies or milkshakes, straight into the bottle! Convenient blending for making a smoothie on the go.
Jug Blenders are more powerful blenders with a larger capacity capability. They also offer additional functionality such as crushing ice, and an auto-cleaning feature. With the Smeg Jug Blender, you can also purchase a Smeg ‘Bottle To Go’, which enables you to also use it as a personal blender, providing you with the best of both worlds.
High-performance blenders are the most powerful form of blender, and make light work of making anything from smoothies to crushing ice. While less powerful blenders may struggle with denser textures and thicker liquids, a high-performance blender can blend a variety of ingredients such as nut butters, flours, vegetables and fruit.
High-performance blenders are easy to recognise, with pitchers made of strong and durable plastic instead of glass. This is due to the high amounts of pressure that the high-performance blenders put out.
Hand blenders are most typically used for blending sauces or liquids for cooking. As they are portable and manoeuvrable, they offer great versatility for cooking, baking, or smoothie making, giving you more control over the blending process. They may not be as strong as a jug blender or high-performance blender, due to their smaller size which typically houses a smaller motor.
All of our Smeg blenders come with our standard 2-year warranty. This covers any manufacturing defects or issues you may encounter under normal use.