Small kitchen appliances are small electronic devices with a high technological content - or mechanical - of small dimensions. They often have multiple functions, accompanied by aesthetic features increasingly sought-after. Especially among small kitchen appliances many have functions that can be intuited by the name itself, but for others the relationship between name and use is less immediate. For this reason, it is necessary to study in depth the characteristics and purposes to understand well what they are used for and especially if they are really useful or if they would create an unnecessary encumbrance in the kitchen. From the most common toasters to mixers, from electric juicers to blenders and juice extractors, on the market you can find small kitchen appliances of all kinds, which not only meet practical needs but that lend themselves to continuous stylistic solutions becoming real design accessories.
Small kitchen appliances can simplify a lot of tasks and help add a personal touch to the kitchen thanks to the design of the new models of these products. A food processor, for example, allows you to chop, knead and mix and has become an essential element in modern kitchens. On the other hand, the mixer is more commonly called planetary because of the typical rotary movement of the whips. The toaster is confirmed as a classic of small appliances in the kitchen. Usually a toaster prepares up to two toasts at the same time: with the timer you can set the cooking time, after which the appliance makes a noise and turns off. It is often also possible to adjust the temperature, while the grids containing the toast can be removed to transport the toast without burning and to be washed separately.
A healthier lifestyle has lately led to prefer freshly squeezed fruit juices at home, as well as homemade smoothies and centrifuges. The latter is one of those small appliances that serves to prepare the so-called centrifuge, made from fruit and/or vegetables. Insert the peeled fruit and the vegetables in pieces using the opening provided and press them against the wall of the appliance that, when activated, will separate the pulp from the juice. In addition to making tasty drinks, this appliance also separates the fruit from its peel. On the contrary, an electric juicer is used to extract the juice of oranges, mandarins and lemons. It is a household appliance that is on the market in many versions, from the most sophisticated to the simplest. Always in this category of products is included the blender. There are blenders with graduated containers - to be closed - and immersion blenders, small and practical, to be used directly using the containers from which you will then drink the preparation. Finally, there is the juice extractor, a household appliance that extracts juice from fruit and vegetables at low temperatures.
The kettle allows you to heat the water in a few minutes only by inserting the plug and pressing the power button. Very convenient for preparing hot drinks, it can contain up to 2 liters of water, ready in less than 3 minutes. The design of this small appliance allows it to be placed in a variety of contexts, from classic to modern. In any case, the kettle always has the handle thermally insulated so as to avoid burns to the user and at the same time be resistant to heat. There is the possibility to buy models with timer and customized temperature selection, to facilitate, for example, the mixing of artificial milk powder for babies or to better enjoy the aromas and flavors of particular herbal teas.