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BISTRO Stand Mixer Perfect for the design-conscious baker, the BISTRO Stand Mixer is a stylish addition to any countertop. It has a compact design for convenient under-counter storage, tilt-up head, 4.7-liter steel mixing bowl and a body made from rubber- sprayed plastic that comes in many colors with a transparent top. The BISTRO Stand Mixer comes with three dishwasher-safe hooks: a dough hook, a flat bubbler made from aluminum and a stainless steel egg beater. The powerful 700-watt motor has seven speeds to mix, knead, stir and whip. A re- movable splash-guard and funnel attachment al- lows users to safely and easily add ingredients into the bowl while the mixer is operating, eliminating countertop mess. The BISTRO Stand Mixer is available at a suggested retail price of $286.00. For more information, contact Bodum by phone at 212.367.8844, or visit the company online at www.bodum.com. Hamilton Beach Stand Mixer The newest stand mixer from Hamilton Beach ® (Model 63390) features planetary mixing action with a mixing head that spins as it rotates, ensuring complete bowl coverage and better mixing than stand mixers with two beaters. There is no need to stop and scrape ingredients from the side of the bowl. Three attachments provide for mixing versa- tility: a nonstick flat beater, nonstick dough hook and stainless steel whisk. The attachments are dishwasher-safe for fast, easy cleanup. A splatter shield guards against messy drips, drops and spills. The mixture stays in the 4-quart stainless steel bowl and off the counter. Seven speeds and a 300 watt motor power through any mixing job. The Hamilton Beach Stand Mixer is available at a suggested retail price of $99.99. For more information, contact Hamilton Beach by phone at 800.851.8900, or visit the company online at www.hamiltonbeach.com. Ankarsrum Original Kitchen Machine The Ankarsrum Original Kitchen Machine (formerly known as Verona, Magic Mill, Electrolux Assistent, DLX), a favorite mixer of Swedish cooks since 1940, is now available for North American home- owners. Fashioned from sturdy chrome and steel, this 600-watt professional quality kitchen tool is a durable all-purpose mixer that produces superior baking results. A variety of optional attachments transforms the Ankarsrum Original into a complete kitchen center, eliminating the need for a separate food processor, meat grinder or slicer. The Ankarsrum Original offers professional functionality and versatility in one convenient countertop tool. For more information, contact BBI Wholesale by phone at 770.516.5000 or visit the company on- line at www.ankarsrumoriginalusa.com. Blendtec Designer 725 The Blendtec Designer 725 is a 1700-watt super-machine that delivers the commercial-quality power and speed needed to blend even the toughest ingredients safely, quickly and easily. The Blendtec Designer 725 blends ice and frozen fruit with ease. Exclusive SmartBlend technology senses and identifies potential problems that could interfere with the perfect blend – e.g. loading errors, overheating or air pockets – and then tells users how to fix them. The capacitive touch slider provides seamless precision speed control for 100 speeds with the slide of a finger. The Blendtec Designer 725 features six preprogrammed cus- tom cycles: smoothie, salsa, ice cream, whole juice, hot soup and clean. The suggested retail price is $649.00. For more information, contact Blendtec at 801.222.0888, or visit the company online at www.blendtec.com. Bosch Styline Mixer The Bosch Styline Mixer is a great addition to any kitchen. With the new design, stainless steel bowl and a 450-watt motor, not only does it look good, but it also performs well. Mixing, blending, whipping and kneading can now be done in style. The Bosch Styline Mixer Includes motor drive covers, accessory bag, beating whisk, stir- ring whisk, dough hook, transparent lid with filler hole and continuous shredder. It features an easy arm lift with special gearing and three drives. The bowl and tools are dishwasher-safe. Rubber suc- tion feet add extra stability. And a one-year war- ranty is included. The Bosch Styline Mixer is available at a suggested retail price of $379.99 For more information, contact Bosch by phone at 800.692.6724, or visit the company online at www.boschkitchencenters.com. Dualit Stand Mixer With a 1000-watt motor, 12 variable speed set- tings, 4.8-liter bowl and powerful planetary mix- ing action, the Dualit Stand Mixer can be used to create a host of culinary treats with ease. In- cluded are a beater, spatula beater, dough hook and whisk, making quick work of whipping up sponge mixtures, cream and meringues, as well as kneading bread and making pastry. The mixer also benefits from a timed mixing action, with countdown timer, so other tasks in the kitchen can be completed, while the unique instant pause function lets users check the progress of their creation or add extra ingredients. For more information on the Dualit Stand Mixer, visit the company online at www.dualit.com. GOURMET NEWS OCTOBER 2014 www.gourmetnews.com Small Electrics SMALL ELECTRICS 2 8 With Mixers Available for Every Need and Budget, Choosing the Right Model to Carry Can Be a Challenge BY AMBER GALLEGOS When it comes to selecting which mixer to carry in your store, the differences can often be quite subtle, and there are many factors to consider. Stand mixers, hand mixers and blenders will all have many overlapping fea- tures. However, the subtle differences inher- ent in each are enough to justify carrying at least one low-end and one high-end version of each of these appliances. A hand mixer is good for customers who only do occasional baking and bread mak- ing. If a customer is an avid baker who reg- ularly bakes and requires help with kneading large amounts of dough, a stand mixer will be a better choice. And a strong blender, like Blendtec Designer 725, will be able to make smaller batches of batter, dough and whipped cream. When choosing a mixer or blender to offer your customers, there are many fea- tures to consider. The motor gearing can be metal or nylon, with metal being more long-lasting. The mixer can have a lift or tilt mechanism for the bowl, the difference being a matter of preference. The number of speeds will vary, but at least six are preferable, ensuring the mixer can com- plete many tasks. You should also consider the weight of the mixer. A heavier machine will minimize any movement while in ac- tion, although, on some lighter models, suction feet will hold it in place. Dish- washer-safe attachments make cleanup eas- ier, and a splash guard will aid in keeping the entire process in the bowl. Finally, a mixer with planetary mixing action will re- duce the amount of time needed scraping down the sides of the bowl. Of course, there are accessories to con- sider as well. Some mixers will come with all the extras that are available, while others might have additional accessories that are available as separate purchases. Basic mixer accessories include a whisk, dough hook and beater. Others might feature a special drive where separate attachments transform the mixer into a meat grinder, pasta maker, citrus juicer, food processor and more. Reading the fine print on the specifica- tions of stand mixers may provide insight as to what precisely is the difference be- tween a $100 mixer and a $600 alternative. So do not simply let that one big name in stand mixers dominate your choices. There are plenty of other options out there. GN

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