When you need to mix a lot of dough or batter, the best machine to use is a commercial mixer. Restaurant kitchens and bakeries that mix dough, batters, sauces, mashed potatoes, and icings must use commercial mixers. With its strong motors and attachments, the total product is well mixed and aerated, making it perfect for restaurants and bakeries.
Commercial mixers are strong and versatile, and many of them can be outfitted with extra parts to give you more mixing options. In the long run, a strong and durable industrial mixer pays for itself by being used often, being reliable, and being adaptable to different mixing needs.
Choosing the right commercial mixer for your business
When choosing a mixer or a system of mixers, the most important things to think about are the product mix to be made (and the absorption/hydration range), the required quality level of the finished goods, the available resources/capital, and the space in the bakery.
First and foremost, think about what you’ll be mixing, because different doughs and batters have varied consistency. For example, thicker, denser pizza dough will necessitate a more powerful commercial mixer than one designed just for whipped cream and meringues.
Meanwhile, the frequency of use is a factor to consider when deciding between a light-duty mixer, a regular-duty mixer, and a heavy-duty mixer. If you only need it for occasional prep work or small batches of baked goods, a light-duty commercial mixer would be fine.
Types of commercial mixers
The planetary mixer, dough mixer, and vertical cutter mixer are the three primary types of commercial mixers.
A planetary mixer: Also called a vertical mixer, a planetary mixer is a type of industrial mixer with a fixed mixing bowl and an agitator, which moves and stirs the mixture.
Most of the time, the agitator can be used with a variety of replaceable attachments that can be used to mix things like dough, puddings, icings, and meringues. Slicing, grating, and chopping are all possible with additional attachments.
Most mixers have a vertical column that the mixing bowl is attached to. The bowl is usually raised by hand using a wheel or lever.
Dough Mixers for Commercial Use: Dough mixers, sometimes known as spiral mixers, have a stationary spiral agitator that rotates around the bowl. Dough mixers are great for making big batches of thick, dense pizza dough quickly. This makes them a great choice for busy pizzerias and other restaurants that serve pizza.
Because dough mixers don’t work with the many agitator attachments that come with planetary mixers, they are less versatile. On the other hand, dough mixers are very useful and save time because you don’t have to change the bowl or agitator when mixing smaller amounts.
Vertical Cutter Mixers: Vertical cutter mixers, which have a large, covered mixing bowl with an agitator inside, are even better for mixing than the planetary and dough mixers sold in stores. Bread, chopped meat, chopped nuts, light dough, sauces, and salad toppings kneading are just a few of the uses for vertical cutter mixers.
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