Mixer (cooking)

Mixer (cooking)

A Mixer is a kitchen appliance intended for mixing, folding, beating, and whipping food ingredients. Mixers come in two major variations, hand mixers and stand mixers.

History

The first mixer with electric motor is thought to be the one invented by American Rufus Eastman in 1885. U.S. Patent 330,829 The Hobart Manufacturing Company was the first to offer the home consumer a countertop version of their commercial mixer.

Types of Mixers

Hand Mixer

A hand mixer is a handheld mixing device. A handle is mounted over an enclosure containing the motor. The motor drives one or two beaters. The beaters are immersed in the food to be mixed.

Stand Mixer

A stand mixer is a stationary mixer with a head containing the motor. An attachment is fastened to the head where it can be lowered into a bowl containing the food to be mixed. Some small appliances that function as stand mixers are also used for juice making, meat mincing, pasta making, and other repetitive tasks.

Uses

Mixers are used for various purposes such as whipping cream, beating eggs, mixing dough for bread or pastries, and making purees or emulsions. They are also used in cooking procedures that require aeration, such as making meringues or sponge cakes.

See Also

• Blender
• Food processor
• Juicer
• KitchenAid