Do You Need a Planetary Mixer or a Spiral Mixer?
Depending on the ingredients you mix, there’s a lot of difference.
When deciding between the two types of mixers, think about the foods you plan to make most often and whether you require the versatility of a planetary mixer or the more focused option of a spiral mixer.
Planetary mixers
Planetary mixers have a single motor and a stationary bowl. They are available in both benchtop versions as well as larger floor-standing models and are among the most popular mixers for commercial kitchens. As the name implies, planetary mixers feature an agitator that moves around the bowl like a planet. Planetary mixers are very versatile and as they are generally supplied with 3 attachments, a whisk, a paddle and a dough hook they are great for mixing a variety of products like:
Bread doughs
Cakes
Cookie dough
Whipped toppings
Icings
Meringues
Saugages and Meatballs
Sauces