Silanga BL550 blender review - advantages and disadvantages, specifications and test model

The brand specializes in blenders and has recently entered the Russian market. Its devices are characterized by high-quality assembly and reliability of structural elements. Disadvantages - not a very wide range.

In the modern world, the rhythm of life is very active, so the time of household chores is becoming less and less. In today's world, less and less time is left for household chores, including cooking.

To simplify the cooking process, manufacturers offer multicookers, juicers, bread machines and so on. But still one of the main kitchen assistants remains a blender.

Kinds

Blenders are divided into two types, submersible and stationary. Submersible blenders are currently becoming less popular, while stationary appliances come to the fore. They are more functional and can handle more complex tasks. In the stationary blender you can prepare cocktails, smoothies, baby purees, sauces, batter, cream soup, ice cream.

According to experts, the main criteria for choosing a blender are: the speed of rotation of the knives, the volume and material of the container, functionality, power and safety.

Silanga BL550

Today we look at the Silanga BL550 stationary blender. The kit comes from the manufacturer: - motor base of the selected color (gray, green, orange) - shaker bowl - removable module with 4 blades - drinking cap with valve - storage cap - instructions in Russian.

The user manual describes in detail the capabilities and limitations of the device. The product is very easy to use, you need to add ingredients to the shaker according to the recipe, twist the knife block, fix it in the grooves and turn on the grinding mode with one click.

Buttonless control maximally simplifies cooking in this device. The lids are equipped with high-quality seals, so the contents of the shaker will not spill during use.

All components, except the motor base, can be washed in a dishwasher at a temperature of no more than 60 degrees. Now consider a blender according to our criteria

Blade rotation speed

A key indicator for a stationary blender is the speed of rotation of the knives, and not power, as many users believe. The more powerful the blender, the louder it works. And just the blades are engaged in direct grinding of the ingredients.

In a blender, the rotation speed is 24,000 rpm. A very decent indicator, which is higher than some large models. This speed allows you to chop nuts, ice, fruits, vegetables, frozen berries to a homogeneous mass.

Capacity volume and material

The bowl material is of two types: Glass or environmental plastic.Glass bowls are much heavier, and the only advantage is the preparation of hot mixtures, but in such devices the knife block must be built-in, and this also complicates the care of the device.

The eco-plastic bowl weighs much less, the knife block can be removable, which will greatly simplify cleaning after use. The Silanga BL550 blender bowl is made of eco-plastic and at the same time is a shaker in which you can prepare a drink and take it with you.

The working volume is optimal 550 ml. This is less than that of large appliances, but according to statistics, housewives rarely use a larger amount for home use. The removable knife block and shaker are very easy to clean, even if you use a dishwasher.

Functionality

You can prepare batter, nut paste, sauces, smoothies, detox shakes, baby purees. All this can be done at a single speed mode. If you need a pulse mode, you can play it interval by pressing the shaker.

The weight of the blender is 1 kg, the shaker weighs about 100 grams, and its compact dimensions will allow even the most fragile housewife to easily put the blender into the cabinet after use.

Power

The power of the device is 300 watts. The motor spins the blades up to 24,000 revolutions per minute, while it is quieter than its colleagues in the workshop without loss in the quality of grinding products.

Safety

The Silanga BL550 motor is equipped with overheating protection, a cooling system is thought out during the operation of the device itself. The covers and knife block are equipped with high-quality seals, which will not allow the contents to leak during operation of the device.

The legs are equipped with suction cups, so the blender itself will not slip while working on the countertop. If not assembled correctly, the device cannot be turned on. The test of real opportunities. We decided to take some recipes and check the operability of the device.

Useful recipes

Oatmeal smoothie

As a basis for a smoothie, we took 300 ml of the usual 1% kefir, sliced ​​bananas in large pieces and 2 tablespoons of oatmeal. It took the blender 40 seconds to make the cocktail, after which we got a drink with a light banana flavor.

The mixture was homogeneous, creamy and not very thick. Great for a nutritious and healthy breakfast.

Kiwi and Frozen Strawberry Smoothies

For this cocktail, we took peeled kiwi fruits, frozen strawberries, 200 ml of orange juice. Kiwi was cut into quarters, and the whole strawberry was put in a shaker. After 60 seconds of grinding, we got a homogeneous drink, a thicker consistency than the previous one. A good choice for a vitamin charge throughout the day.

Detox smoothie with cucumber and avocado

To prepare this cocktail, we cut cucumber rings, slices of ripe avocado, added herbs and 200 ml of water. In a minute, the blender chopped both a soft avocado and a hard cucumber to a homogeneous mass. The device is suitable for any detox diet.

Summary

We studied the Silanga BL550 stationary blender from both the technical and practical sides. The device is essentially a compact device that is in no way inferior to the "large" colleagues, while not taking up much space in a cupboard or kitchen.

It performs the main grinding functions perfectly, while it has significant advantages compared to competitors. Very easy to use and care. The removable knife block, covers and shaker bowl can be washed in the dishwasher. A bottle of ready-made drink can be taken with you.

If necessary, you can even take the whole blender with you, since the weight of the motor base is only 1 kg. The disadvantages include the lack of the ability to cook hot cream soup, but this will not allow us any blender with a bowl of eco-friendly plastic (tritan).

A test of the real possibilities for preparing various cocktails, the Silanga BL550 passed with a bang and can rightly be considered an excellent stationary blender that can become your assistant in the kitchen.