A blender is a kitchen appliance designed for mixing, pureeing and liquefying ingredients such as ice, frozen fruit, meat and vegetables to create cocktails, smoothies, soups other blended drinks and dishes.
Consisting of a motorised base and a jar with sharp blades at the bottom, the machine blends the ingredients into a smooth, consistent mixture.
A professional blender is a heavy-duty kitchen appliance used in commercial settings, such as restaurants, bars, and cafes.
With motors ranging from about 1,000 to 3,000 watts, they’re more powerful than standard household blenders, the motors of which range from roughly 200 to 1,000 watts.
Heavy-duty blenders also have a more durable construction, greater capacity, and more speed settings for greater control and precision.
Blenders should not be confused with food processors: The latter can not only puree and emulsify food, they can also chop, slice, dice, grind, grate, shred, and mix ingredients.
While food processors are more versatile, blenders are a better choice for establishments that specialise in creating smooth and well-blended liquid or semi-liquid mixtures.