When it comes to production in commercial kitchens, food processors serve as a back-of-the-house workhorse.
Prep Equipment Guides
Often used in restaurants, bakeries, pizzerias and other commercial foodservice operations, countertop mixers prepare dressings, sauces, batter, dough and other items from scratch.
Dough mixer design has changed in the last decade – here's how to keep them in good working order.
Countertop mixer design hasn’t changed much over the years. The function of this equipment and how it’s used centers on the accessories or attachments that perform the mixing. Countertop mixers come standard with basic parts, but each model is different, so operators need to verify what’s included by the manufacturer.
Like with all equipment, operators will first need to consider the application before choosing the type of mixer best suited for the task. While spiral mixers are designed for dough only, planetary types offer other attachments that make them more versatile.
Featured Products
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XL Machine
Vitamix
The XL produces up to 24 8-ounce servings in a single blend. The unit features a 4.2 peak output HP motor, 1.5-gallon container, variable speed control and the ability to pulse.
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Vegetable Preparation Machine
Robot Coupe USA Inc.
A Vegetable Preparation Machine accommodates bulky vegetables with a large hopper. A range of 42 discs can slice, ripple cut, and grate into sticks, strips or dices. Parts are removable for cleaning. The 425 rpm, single-speed machine processes delicate food with a direct drive motor.
