The Difference Between a Blender and a Smoothie Maker
Smoothies are a delightful, quick, and healthy drink made of ingredients blended together. The general criteria for a good smoothie is that it has a smooth, creamy consistency that comes from being completely blended without any chunks. While it is certainly possible to use a blender to make a smoothie, smoothie makers have special features specific to smoothie making, which for some can make all the difference. Does this Spark an idea?
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Function
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A blender is designed to whisk liquids at high speeds, crush and grind solids, and blend solids into liquids. A smoothie maker is designed to measure ingredients, crush ice and frozen fruit, liquefy solids and conveniently pour liquid into cups.
Features
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A blender features a power base that supports a tall container made of glass or plastic which contains blades at the bottom and a removable plastic jar lid. A smoothie maker has similar features, with the addition of a pour spout at the base, a stir stick, measuring units on the container and a higher wattage than basic blenders.
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Significance
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Smoothie makers are especially made to tackle ice, frozen fruit and other common, hard-to-blend smoothie ingredients. A narrow chamber pulls ingredients towards the bottom; higher wattage equals more power and a smooth, creamy consistency for your drinks.
Considerations
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Low-end blenders lack the power to pull ingredients from the top towards the blades to mix everything completely. Ice and frozen fruit can only be ground into small chunks, offering a less than smooth smoothie experience.
Types
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If smoothies are primarily what you would use a blender for, you may want to consider a smoothie maker. Back-to-Basics, Vita Mix and Blendtec are all companies that have several smoothie-maker models.
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