Editing Blender (section)

== Applications ==
Countertop blenders are designed to mix, purée, and chop food.<ref name="Consumer Reports 2013"/> Their strength is such that the ability to crush ice is an expected feature.<ref name="Consumer Reports 2013"/>

Blenders are used both in home and commercial kitchens for various purposes, including to:
* Grind semi-solid ingredients, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, into smooth [[purée]]s
* Blend ice cream, milk, and sweet sauces to make [[milkshakes]]
* Mix and crush ice in [[cocktail]]s such as the [[Zombie cocktail|Zombie]], [[piña colada]] and [[margarita|frozen margarita]]
* Crush ice and other ingredients in non-alcoholic drinks such as [[frappuccino]]s and [[smoothie]]s
* [[emulsion|Emulsify]] mixtures
* Reduce small solids such as spices and seeds to smaller solids or completely powder or [[nut butter]]
* Blend mixtures of powders, granules, and/or liquids thoroughly
* Help dissolve solids into liquids

Blenders also have a variety of applications in [[microbiology]] and [[food science]]. In addition to standard food-type blenders, there are a variety of other configurations made for laboratories.{{citation needed|date=October 2024}}