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Important
questions to ask before purchasing a Blender |
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Source: Global Food Service/www.vitamix.com
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versatility of high quality blenders, as well as the profitability
of applications made in high performance models, have made blenders
a standard piece of production equipment in foodservice operations
around the globe. A high quality blender is essential to any
food service-establishment - from the smallest to the back kitchens
of the finest restaurants and hotels in the world! High-powered
blenders are used in a variety of applications. |
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Some of
the latest international beverage trends include frozen
coffees, frozen cocktails, smoothies and granitas to
kitchen applications including fine sauces, purees and
patisseries items. Frozen beverages made in the blender
are extremely profitable, therefore leading to rapid
expansions of operators in several markets. Blenders
used in commercial kitchens have specified the
traditional, often time-consuming techniques used in
such applications as grinding spices or making sauce
hollandaise- all while consistently maintaining or
enhancing the flavor and texture of the end product.
Not only are high-powered blenders versatile in terms of
the variety of applications made in the machines, built
also in terms of the various blender models and features
presently available. Several innovations have been made
in the blender industry over the past five years.
Shopping around for a blender, one will encounter
machines with timers for automatic shut off, allowing
users to walk away from the machine while waiting on
other customers, to high tech electronics and
programming which simplify and standardize the
preparations of a consistently delicious and smooth end
product. Other innovations include sound abatement
chambers for those bars or restaurants where ambience is
imperative, as well as ice portioning machines for high
volume establishments.
Despite all of the features available with a blender,
nothing can compare to the value of purchasing a high
quality, durable blending machine from a manufacturer or
distributor providing strong channel or service and
support. Over the past decade, only a number of blender
manufacturers have realized the industry's need for a
production piece of equipment over the disposable
blender. Operators no longer need to loose money by
consistently replacing their commodity blenders. A high
quality blender is an investments around which operators
can build their drink programs.
When shopping for a blender,
do not consider price alone; consider the overall value of
the machine. Ask yourself does this machine provide me with
versatility and power necessary to make my business more profitable?
What sort of service and support does the supplier offer?
Does the supplier provide training in the operation of the
machine? Will the machine frequently need repair? Can the
machine be serviced in my store, or does it have to be sent
out for servicing, causing a loss in profit due to downtime?
Will I end up replacing this machine within the next year?
These are all the important questions to ask yourself before
choosing a particular brand of blender for your operation.
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