Have you ever tasted a smoothie or were served a home made Ice cream? If you are wondering how these delicious things were created, well they were blended to perfection using a bar blender.

History: The blender, or bar blender, was invented by Stephen Poplawski in 1922. He was the first to put a spinning blade at the bottom of the container. He used his blender to create a soda fountain drink. For those of you who have not seen a blender, it is a small electrical equipment that has a tall container and blades that chop and grind food and beverages.

Today, bar blenders are seen everywhere and is commonly use in every food preparation. Bar blender is widely used in mixing drinks like daiquiris, margaritas and others. Some of the popular companies that manufacture commercial, heavy-duty blenders are the following:

1. Hamilton beach

2. Viking professional

3. Vita mix

4. Waring commercial

5. Blendtec

The bar blender has been around for a long time and has always been in top of the list of our kitchen requirements. Even with new products and technologies available in the market, we still can’t find anything that can do a better job in mixing solids and liquids quickly and efficiently.

There are two types of blenders:

1. Traditional blender

2. Immersion blender

The Traditional blender consists of a base that contains the motor and a container with blades at the bottom which performs the chopping or grinding action. The container also called the “carafe” is often made of glass or plastic but some manufacturers offer stainless steel carafes. All traditional blenders include a removable plastic container lid to keep the contents from spilling out the top.

The Immersion blender or the stick which has gained popularity in recent years, are all in one blending tool that consist of a slim power base attached to a metal shaft with a mixing blade in the end. They are called Immersion blender because you immerse the blade into the ingredients and not the other way around. These blenders are designed for light blending task. They do have the advantage of blending into any deep container available.

Choosing a blender: When choosing the right blender, you may want to consider different factors like power and performance. Also you may want to consider the materials and constructions, type of controls and appearance.

Before you buy, assess your needs. If you are planning to use it for your business then choose a powerful bar blender with a large container capacity.

If you are looking for something that will look good with your kitchen then appearance must be considered.

You should also consider the type of blending task you will perform. If you need to crush ice more often then buy a high end bar blender with powerful motor. If your blending needs are simple then buy a basic blender.

In the end you will always be the one to decide what blender to buy. Either a high end bar blender or a basic blender, as long as they can perform their task and is within your budget, it always is the best blender in the world for you.

Greg has been writing articles for over 4 years. Please visit his latest website about home bar supplies and equipment at Bar Blender, with information on the Viking Professional Blender and other home bar and kitchen products that any party planner would be interested in.

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Commercial Blendtec blenders come in a variety of models to suit most budgets and applications. Due to consumers desire for a more healthy and balanced lifestyle raw foods are in greater demand. Plants, fruits, nuts and seeds have to be blended correctly and therefore the equipment needed to process the food has to be more rigorous and efficient in its operation.

The Blendtec range of food processors and professional blenders gives a cost effective solution for hospitality companies wishing to implement a range of healthy drinks, smoothies and recipes. The Blendtec blender will mix the healthy food ingredients and blend them to perfection. Even the traditionally hard to blend ingredients such as nuts and seeds are no problem for the blender. You can preview the blenders in action on the popular “Will it blend?” YouTube video channel.

Due to the high performance of the Blendtec blender it has the ability to extract more nutrients out of the chosen ingredients giving a greater benefit to the consumer. The Blendtec commercial blender uses industry leading technologies and has been on the market for over 20 years giving it a reputation for being tough and reliable in any commercial situation.

Some models to choose from include the Saro Blender and Blendtec Xpress which have easy to use touch control settings. These models would be ideal for small catering or smoothie and juice bar outlets. For small to medium sized catering outlets the Blendtec Spacesaver is a high quality commercial blender which has thirty profiles to suit your customers needs and creates the perfect smoothie to enjoy. It has a built in display and can be easily installed anywhere from the compact stand to the counter, due to its versatility. If your catering establishment requires a high end unit due to the high volume of customers the Blendtec Smoother would be a wise choice. It has a low noise high energy output with many program settings to cope with the demands of your consumers.

Some general features of the Blendtec blender range include a stainless steel two sided blade assembly design providing consistent blending and faster cycle speeds. A powerful and reliable motor which effortlessly works with different blend cycles. A strong square jar design and easy to use microprocessor controls. All in all if you need a great commercial blender for your catering establishment the commercial Blendtec blender range should be a strong consideration.

Smoothie Point sell commercial Blendtec Blenders and smoothie maker supplies and are located in Manchester, UK and on the web at http://www.smoothiepoint.co.uk

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When we speak of the latest technology in our kitchen products, the first brand that comes to our mind is Blendtec. The Blendtec commercial blender has been in the market for over 20 years and continues to produce new models to improve the way we process our food. Blendtec boasts of its blender power and in one web video featuring its CEO, Tom Dickson and the

Blendtec commercial blender was able to blend an iPhone, some marbles and a rake handle. Blendtec commercial blenders have a baseline performance that is unique and ambitious. In fact, many of the routine blends that a Blendtec commercial blender does are considered a hard task for other blender manufacturer in the market. The reason is Blentec blenders have the technologies that are proven to be the best in the industry.

Some of the standard Blendtec technologies include:

* Aggressive Two-sided Blade

* Massive Motor (measured in amps)

* Blend Cycles

* Square Jar Design

* Microprocessor Controls

Some of the blender manufacturers consider the Blendtec technology to be advance and you will see some of the blenders in the market today duplicating the Blendtec technology and features. But what other manufacturers consider as extreme blending and advance blending for their high end blenders is simply a baseline standard for a Blendtec blender.

Blendtec commercial blender models and their features:

CHEF Blender:

No-Tend touchpad controls

30 pre-programmed blend cycles

Blue LCD display with cycle count

Solid state electronics

Memory function to save manual operations

In-counter or countertop use

EZ Blender:

No-Tend touchpad controls

30 pre-programmed blend cycles

Blue LCD display with cycle count

Solid state electronics

Value Priced

Q-Series? ABC? 13 Amp

No-Tend touchpad controls

30 pre-programmed blend cycles

Blue LCD display with cycle count

Solid state electronics

In-counter or countertop use

Advanced Blending Control? safety feature

SpaceSaver? 13 Amp

No-Tend touchpad controls

30 pre-programmed blend cycles

Blue LCD display with cycle count

Solid state electronics

In-counter or countertop use

Narrow base unit

Using a Blendtec commercial blender is a guaranteed performance in your home, and with its advanced technology and incredible features, it will surely make your blending task easy, fun and always produce the best results possible.

Greg has been writing articles for over 4 years. Please visit his latest website about home bar supplies and equipment at Bar Blender, with information on the Blendtec Commercial Blender and other home bar and kitchen products that any party planner would be interested in.

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Every home cook dreams of the day they can have their own commercial kitchen and all the commercial kitchen equipment that goes with it. So what essential commercial kitchen equipment should every inspiring master chef install into their homes? Read below to get an idea of the essential commercial kitchen equipment you need to turn your tired, old kitchen into a kitchen that would rival any commercial kitchen in town.

Refrigeration: Every home cook knows how quickly space runs out in the fridge when you are cooking for many. Appropriate refrigeration is one of the major pieces of kitchen equipments you will need if you want to keep all your cool stuff cool. A range of refrigeration options including bench fridges, upright fridges and counter top fridges available.

Ovens: The most important piece of kitchen equipments for any chef or aspiring chef is the oven. You need a convection oven, microwave oven, pie warmer, plate warmer or proover oven.

Stainless Steel: Nothing says commercial kitchens more than stainless steel. Not only does your commercial kitchens equipment come in stainless steel but now you can also get stainless steel benches, hand basins, shelving, sinks and trolleys.

Blenders: There are not many other pieces of commercial kitchens equipments that can create an exotic liquid mix faster and more efficiently than a blender. And there is no other piece of commercial kitchens equipment that is easy to use than the blender. No commercial or home kitchen would be without a blender.

There are many other pieces of commercial kitchens equipments that the everyday home chef could use and would drool over, but for the most part these are the most essential pieces.

Whatever commercial kitchen equipment you need or want you are bound to find it at Crown Commercial Group- the people who supply serious tools for serious chefs.

To contact Crown Commercial Group with any commercial kitchen equipment requirements or questions send them an email via their website.

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As a restaurant owner or manager, a familiar sight is a commercial food processing mixer operating in a food preparation kitchen. Mixing equipment is an integral part of the food and beverage industry and a correctly selected mixer potentially generates profitable returns.

Commercial food processing mixers and blenders will save a restaurant time and money on their payroll, as well as an increase in kitchen productivity and increased food quality consistency. These automated food preparation items are ideal for commercial kitchens where preparation time is a valuable commodity such as in bakeries, restaurants, cafes and pizza outlets.

Where handling larger quantities of foodstuffs on a commercial scale, replacing manual labour with mechanisation can deliver large amounts of finished foods in a fraction of the time. Food mixing machines include ribbon blenders, vertical blenders, table-top mixers and free standing mixers.

Ribbon blenders typically comprise of paddles or blades, and are used for mixing foods to a higher consistent homogeneity, and for ingredients with short mixing times such as seafood and vegetables.

Vertical blenders are typically used to blend multiple dry components until they are uniformly distributed. Blending times using dry ingredients are often minimal.

Both ribbon and vertical blenders can be seen in food serving establishments but are usually more the domain of food manufacturing.

Table-top or counter top mixers are typically seen in food establishments that serve blended or mixed beverages, while free standing mixers often require a dedicated work area, away from customers and are used for mixing batters, doughs, snack foods and syrups.

Some food processing items can consume considerable space and can create undesirable noise. Consider the location of mixing equipment prior to purchase so a compatible location can be identified.

As with all food equipment cleaning is paramount. Analyse any food processing mixer and formulate a cleaning procedure that is easy to follow. Identify any problem areas of cleaning to ensure both your customer and your business are protected.

Further resources and more information about different models can be found at Commercial Food Mixers. Check the latest hourly updated prices and nation-wide availability of the different brands and models at Used Commercial Mixers.

Peter Stroud has extensive experience with product development, food technology and foodservice.

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Professional blenders, sometimes also called Commercial blenders, are mostly used in restaurants, bars, hotels, and catering companies though many people use them at home as well for that extra blending experience.

Generally in price range of $300 to $600 (Though some are priced as high as $1000), these professional blenders are available from brands like Vitamix, Blendtec and other good brands like Waring-Commercial and Kitchen aid etc. Advertised as a blending experience like blending from marbles to iPods and as you would have seen in one of the YouTube Video “Will it blend?”, professional blenders are known for blending anything that a wild healthy heart may desire, faster and more efficiently, lasting longer without any repair or replacement of any kind.

You can be rest assured of making your awesome smoothies recipes in little time and enjoy that extra taste. These blenders have consistency and last much longer due to the fact that they are designed for businesses which demand security, performance and longevity. High price of these professional blenders is justified for two reasons:

o They are heavy duty. One may blend ice easily in these blenders without any problem since these machines are pack punch.

o They are reliable, last longer and usually come with a longer warranty that ranges from 5 years to 10 years, off course varying from company to company. Also to mention here that you have to pay little extra for extended warranties.

For example, Vitamix blender is generally available as seven years warranty with an option of extended warranty up to 10 years by paying $75 extra.

Due to these two good reasons, it makes good sense to buy these commercial strength professional blenders for that extra blending experience even if you pay that little extra. So, get a professional blender and get blending!

John has been writing articles online for nearly 4 years now. Not only does this author specialize in a variety of subjects, but you can also check out his latest website on Blender Food Processor which reviews and lists the best Oster Blender Processor.

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I know you have heard the line, “always there, always durable.” Yes, it comes from the tag line of Hamilton beach brands. Hamilton Beach are the makers of the Hamilton beach blender which is known for their perfectly smooth drinks, and durability that last for years. The company produces the best residential and commercial blender in the market today. Hamilton beach blender is durable and is fine-tuned to produce the best drinks possible.

Some of the popular Hamilton beach blender models include the Rio bar blender, the 909 commercial blender and the affordable 2 speed bar blender.

RIO bar blender:

The Rio Bar blender features the Wave-Action system that keeps on pushing the mixture down into the blades for a more refine blending process. It uses a 1/2 horse power motor to provide the needed power and its high/low and on/off/pulse toggle switches are easy to use. The blender includes a 32 oz. stainless steel container with easy-to-read measurement marks and can blend a 16 oz daiquiri in 20 seconds. It also has a 2 year warranty on parts and labor.

909 commercial blender:

The 909 commercial blender features a large 44 oz polycarbonate container with filler-cap and measurement marks for easy filling, a powerful 3/8 horse power motor, 4 stainless steel blade that can cut through ice and other ingredients and a Sure Grip feet hold to secure the blender in its place. The blender can blend a 16 oz daiquiri in 25 seconds and has a 1 year warranty on parts and labor.

2-speed bar blender:

The 2 speed bar blender features a powerful 1/3 horse power motor, durable stainless steel blade, a large 48 oz plastic jar to accommodate the whole family, a 2 speed toggle switch and skid resistance feet for safety. The blender also comes with a 1 year warranty on parts and labor

Hamilton Beach sells millions of blenders to retail customer in the United States every year. It is known and trusted by many to be a very reliable and durable brand. With each blender you purchase you can always guarantee a smooth and well blended food product. When you purchased a Hamilton beach blender in your home or establishment, you can guarantee that it will always be there, and always be durable.

Greg has been writing articles for over 4 years. Please visit his latest website about home bar supplies and equipment at Bar Blender, with information on the Hamilton Beach Blender and other home bar and kitchen products that any party planner would be interested in.

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Why would you want a professional blender? Because, of course, such blenders can do practically anything. Maybe you’ve seen the YouTube videos for the Blendtech blender. You know the one: “Will it blend?”

The answer is yes. In fact, they’ll blend anything from iPods to marbles. Now, you may not want to go out and buy an iPod or bag of marbles to blend, but you get the idea. And Blendtech is not the only brand out there that makes a good commercial blender. Other popular brands include Vitamix, Kitchen Aid and Waring-Commercial. Some, though not many, use commercial blenders in their personal kitchens.

The majority of such blenders, however, are sold to restaurants, bars, catering services and hotels. At prices ranging from $300-600, you can safely understand why. Some of them even sell for $1,000. If you’re a novice in the world of blenders, you may want to consider something a little cheaper than these, unless you know you love to blend. In that case, the more expensive machines are definitely worth the money.

You’ll get greater durability, and hey, you’ll get a damn fine smoothie! So, why would you want to shell out so much money on some fancy blender? Durability, for one thing. Each and every commercial blender is heavy-duty, so you’ll have absolutely no trouble crushing ice, for instance.

Plus, the fact of their durability is borne out by the terrific warranties many companies offer. They might cost you a little extra, but on the other hand, you’ll get a five- or ten-year warranty out of the deal just in case something goes wrong.

After all, commercial blender manufacturers usually sell to businesses, so they want to make sure their product is as reliable as it can be. The Vitamix, for example, has a seven-year warranty, which you can extend to ten years if you pay $75 for the privilege. But as we’ve seen, you can’t go wrong with a commercial blender.

So, choose your model, look at the warranty offer very closely, and buy one today! You won’t be sorry you did.

John has been writing articles online for nearly 4 years now. Not only does this author specialize in a variety of subjects, but you can also check out his latest website on Blender Food Processor which reviews and lists the best Cuisinart Blender Processor.

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Before deciding if you want a modular or self-contained ice machine, an air-cooled or a water-cooled unit, you need to figure out what style is the best fit for your business. There are three basic ice styles available: cubed, flake, or ice nuggets. Each of these types have very different uses, which can impact your bottom line.

Cubed: Cubes are the most common ice style for bars and restaurants because they work well in mixed drinks and carbonated beverages. There are three sub-types of cube: classic, contour, and gourmet.

Classic: These cubes are square shaped and very widely used. You’ve probably see them pretty much any time you go out to eat. They are available in half sized and full sized cubes.

Contour: These cubes are flatter and therefore have higher displacement than classic cubes. That directly increases the profit margin on your drinks.

Gourmet: These cubes are round on the side and flat on the top and the bottom. Since they look much nicer than standard classic ice, they are often used in drinks that are served “on the rocks.” They also melt very slowly, making them good to use for banquet service.

Flake: Flake is the type of ice used in grocery stores, salad bars, and catering food displays. This style cools down quickly, making it ideal to pack fish and produce. Flake ice machines are also great for bars and restaurants that serve high volumes of blended cocktails or smoothies. The flakes break easily, reducing the amount of wear and tear on your commercial blenders.

Nugget: Also known as “chewable” or even “Sonic” (after the quick service chain that uses nugget ice in all of their drinks), nugget has a major consumer following. This style looks like condensed pellets of ice, and has a wide variety of uses. It is particularly popular in beverages, because it is soft, very easy to chew, and quickly absorbs the flavor of the drink. Like flake, nugget is also good for packing food (like fish and meat), food display, and blended drinks.

Ashley Howard is a contributing writer for FoodServiceWarehouse.com. She writes about restaurant equipment, restaurant supplies, and how to choose the perfect commercial ice machine and commercial ice maker for your commercial kitchen.

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