10 best planetary mixers for the confectioner

*Review of the best according to the editorial. About the selection criteria. This material is subjective, it is not an advertisement and does not serve as a buying guide. Consult a professional before buying.

Planetary mixer is a kitchen device, designed for mixing and whipping. It is necessarily equipped with a nozzle that rotates around its axis and the entire circumference of the bowl. It allows you to achieve the perfect quality of the mixture in minimum time. Not a pastry chef can do without it. The editorial staff figured out how to choose such a device and made a rating of the best models.

How to choose a planetary mixer for a pastry chef

The planetary mixer for confectioners should be able to knead dough, whip cream, marshmallows, meringue. Without such a device it is simply impossible to prepare macarons or a large batch of bird’s milk. In order for such a device to fully satisfy the consumer, when choosing, it is important to pay attention to such parameters:

1. Material of the body and nozzles. They are usually made of high quality plastic or stainless steel. The latter are more durable, heavier and more expensive than plastic models. The attachments of the unit must be made of food-grade stainless steel. It is also useful to pay attention to the thickness of the metal (thinner parts are less appreciated).
2. Capacity and Bowl material.If the confectioner is engaged in the production of delicacies in the home, he is quite satisfied with the volume – 6-10 liters. If it is already a whole pastry shop or a larger establishment, you will need 15-20 liters. Stainless steel should be used as a material for the bowl. Glass bowls are more environmentally friendly, but fragile. They are easily damaged if handled carelessly.
3. The power of the mixer.The most successful variant is considered the power from 800 watts. Cheaper models may have it around 500W, but then you often have trouble whipping dense masses. And it is also important to consider that if the unit has several sockets, the total power is divided by them.
4. Control panel.They can be either touch operated or mechanical. Every type has its advantages and disadvantages. The touch panel is easy to clean and the mechanical panel is the more robust design.
5. Speed regulation. In the professional models the speed control lever has at least 6 positions. This allows for better mixing, blending and whipping, selecting the right speed for the specific product. The lower the speed, the more limited the capabilities of the device. The advanced models have an additional feature: soft-start, turbo or pulse mode.
6. Safety. The minimum safety system could include: protection against overheating, protection against restarting, against starting with bowl inserted incorrectly, protection against starting with the lid open.
7. Working with the mixer is more comfortable if equipped with: a compartment for the cord, which helps to store the device more compactly, rubberized feet, allowing to keep the mixer on the table and not to slip during the whipping. It is good, when the kit has a special lid for the bowl. It protects the workspace while whipping.

Also keep in mind that a planetary mixer does not work well with small volumes. It can not beat an egg, because the egg beater does not reach the bottom of the bowl (1-2 cm to the bottom). Also the diameter of the whisk is smaller than the diameter of the bowl. If you intend to use the machine for a small amount of product, then you need to select models that have adjustable height of the whisk.

Best planetary mixers for confectioners

We have included models from different price segments from Russian and foreign manufacturers. Some of these are suitable exclusively for home use by amateur pastry chefs. And others may well be used for semi-industrial purposes in small confectioneries.

Sirman Plutone 10

Rating: 4.9

The Italian Sirman brand produces PLUTONE LT 10 planetary mixer, designed for mixing liquid and medium consistency dough, including protein, custard, yeast and cake dough. All-metal appliance. Stainless steel bowl for 10 liters. It is 63 cm high. Included: hook, whisk, spatula.

Consumers love the high whipping speed and the fact that the stainless steel bowl is easy to clean, maintain and remove for thorough cleaning. Also all parts in contact with food are easy to clean and disassemble. Bowl lifted by a lever. For safe operation, micro switches on the mesh lid and bowl are provided.

Advantages

• Robust and reliable;
• kneads dough of medium and liquid consistency perfectly;
• The bowl and other parts are easy to clean
• Infinitely variable speed control;
• high whipping speed.

Disadvantages

• Not suitable for too steep dough.

KitchenAid 5KSM7580XECA

Rating: 4.8

American brand KitchenAid produces a professional planetary mixer 5KSM7580XECA with a 6.9-liter lifting bowl. Thanks to its powerful direct drive, the mixer mixes a large number of ingredients with ease. It can cook up to 4 kg of dough at a time. Thanks to the improved motor and drive design, the appliance is quieter and uses less energy.

In reviews, consumers praise the device for its shock-resistant bowl, which prevents oxidation of foods, does not saturate them with extraneous flavors and is dishwasher-safe. They also like the fact that it has 10 speeds. Protective rim prevents contamination of the surrounding space. But the device is equipped with a minimum number of attachments and standard options.

Advantages

• Polished stainless steel bowl;
• kneads doughs and creams perfectly;
• low noise level;
• 10 speeds;
• protective rim;
• dishwasher safe bowl.

Disadvantages

• few nozzles in the kit.

Hendi 222843

Rating: 4.7

The Dutch brand Hendi launches the planetary mixer 222843 for 20 liters. It has a robust screw drive and gears. The maximum load of the device is 5 kg. Accessories: stainless steel bowl, whisk, nozzle for mixing and dough hook. It also has a high-quality white enamel-coated steel body and a plastic bowl guard.

Pastry chefs love the easy-to-operate digital control panel. And the provision of safety switches and overload protection ensure safe operation. If the bowl is not installed correctly, the fuses will trip. The design feature of the mixer allows it to be installed on the floor. But the device has only 3 adjustable speeds.

Advantages

• The bowl is designed for 20 liters;
• The steel body with enamel coating;
• simple control panel;
• safety switches;
• protective screen of the bowl.

Disadvantages

• only 3 speed.

Hurakan HKN-IP10FM

Rating: 4.7

Well-known Asian brand Hurakan produces planetary mixer HKN-IP10FM. It is designed for kneading different kinds of dough of liquid consistency, including protein, custard, yeast, biscuit, as well as for whipping cream. The volume of the device is 10 liters. Includes whisk, hook and spatula. The mixer has three fixed speeds.

All of the main parts of the mixer that come into contact with food are made of high-quality food-grade stainless steel. Removable hopper with measurement markings for flour. Lattice guard above the bowl, which eliminates contact with the kneading body when loading additional ingredients. Operating mechanism is fixed. The way of installation – floor standing. The electric motor is inside the bowl.

Advantages

• All elements are made of stainless food steel;
• Quickly and accurately mixes the mixture;
• universal and easy to use;
• Can be placed on the floor;
• There is a lattice guard on the deck.

Disadvantages

• Only 3 fixed speeds.

VIATTO VA-SMB7SS

Rating: 4.7

VIATTO brand, produced in China, produces a table planetary mixer VA-SMB7SS. It is designed for beating and kneading various pastry masses and doughs (biscuit, yeast, pancake, custard). The device has a smooth (stepless) speed control, which allows you to choose the best mode for cooking different products.

Consumers praise the removable stainless steel bowl of the device. They like the protective plastic lid and the fact that the housing is also stainless. Confectioners note that such a device easily whips up to 22 eggs. And the 7 liter capacity of the bowl allows for a maximum load of 750 grams of flour. The set includes 3 attachments: stainless steel hook and spatula, aluminum and stainless steel whisk.

Advantages

• Infinitely variable speed control;
• The bowl and the bowl are made of stainless steel;
• lifting beam;
• protective cover made of plastic.

Disadvantages

• minimum set.

Gastromix B 7 Eco

Rating: 4.6

Brand from Hong Kong Gastromix produces a table-sized small mixer B 7 Eco. This compact device can handle a variety of dough consistencies, whipping and simple mixing. The rugged design of the device guarantees safe operation and a long service life. The removable bowl has a capacity of 7L. Plastic housing.

Consumers like the 6 speed modes and the presence of pulsation, as well as the presence of a protective cover of plastic. The configuration of the device is very simple: whisk, hook, spatula. But they are made of stainless steel. The device will not cope with large tasks, but the average amateur confectioner it will perfectly rescue. However, users note that such a planetary mixer can only work continuously for 5 minutes, and then he needs to give a break of 10-15 minutes.

Advantages

• 6 speed modes + pulsation;
• A small-sized unit;
• stainless steel hardware;
• Plastic protective lid.

Disadvantages

• Can only run for 5 minutes continuously.

Rauberg RPM-40QM

Rating: 4.6

Russian brand Rauberg, whose products are manufactured in China, produces a planetary mixer RPM-40QM. It is suitable for any kind of kneading, beating eggs, creams, cream and other ingredients. The capacity of the bowl, made of stainless steel, is 5 liters. The set includes: whisk, hook, beater. The body of the model is made of plastic. There are stainless steel inserts.

Bowl with protective lid and opening for adding ingredients. Also features overheat and overload protection. The working part of the device tilts by turning the lever. The device has a mechanical control. The mixer has 6 speed modes. For setting the mode of operation uses a handy rotary knob.

Advantages

• 6 speed + pulse mode;
• classical set;
• overheat and overload protection;
• Kneads well in both thick and thin dough.

Disadvantages

• small capacity.

Gemlux GL-SM10GR

Rating: 4.5

In our rating we also included the planetary mixer GL-SM10GR from the Russian brand Gemlux. This device belongs to the desktop. It has an electronic control. The mixer has 6 speeds of rotation of the mixer and also has a pulse mode. The kneading time is set with a timer. Its range from 30 seconds to 20 minutes (in half-minute increments). All information is shown on the LCD display; and.

The body of this planetary mixer is made of aluminum. To make it easier to set the bowl, the working head of it tilts back. The bowl has a capacity of 10L. It is made of stainless steel and has handles for carrying. Also, the manufacturer has provided a protective plastic lid with holes that allow you to add ingredients while kneading. Most consumers are very happy with this planetary mixer, but some are confused by its too noisy operation.

Advantages

• electronic control;
• LCD display;
• aluminum housing;
• It copes well with different types of dough;
• high quality build.

Disadvantages

• Too noisy to work with.

Smeg SMF02

Rating: 4.5

The Italian brand Smeg has developed the SMF02 Stationary Planetary Mixer with a 4.8L bowl capacity. Its rotational speed regulation implies 10 steps with a soft start. Many like the attractive and modern look of this device. Feet are rubberized, due to which the model feels stable on any surface.

The bowl has a special handle, so it is convenient to put it on and take it off the stand. The mixer perfectly mixes both light cream and thick dough. The body is aluminum, it will last a very long time, without any damage or other defects. The device is controlled by a mechanical button. Despite the powerful motor, the unit is not too noisy.

Advantages

• attractive design;
• Whips quickly;
• Not too noisy;
• Rubberized feet;
• Bowl of stainless polished steel.

Disadvantages

• it overheats when mixing thick dough.

Kitfort KT-1391

Rating: 4.5

The Kitfort brand produces an all-metal planetary mixer KT-1391. The set includes 3 attachments for whipping, pureeing, and a hook for kneading tough dough. The mixer has 8 speeds and a countdown and countdown timer. The last one allows you to set the mixing time, after which the device will turn off by itself.

Stainless steel bowl with 5.2L capacity. It has a convenient handle. The lid prevents splashing and allows you to add ingredients while you’re working. The mixer is heavy, has rubberized feet, which ensures the stability of the device during mixing and whipping. Many are impressed by the original design and the quiet operation at maximum speed.

Advantages

• 8-speed operation;
• direct and countdown timer;
• An attractive design;
• Low noise at high speeds;
• full metal body.

Disadvantages

• Does not knead a small amount of ingredients.