Why is Thermomix not popular in the US?
Besides costing nearly a grand and half, a steep price point, the system isn't as intuitive as your typical single-use appliance and even requires some degree of training. Considering that owning one involves a degree of personal investment, buyers aren't just committing themselves to a machine, but a lifestyle.
The Thermomix® smart kitchen appliance is sold exclusively through independent consultants in the United States, so you have personalized support to get to know your new smart kitchen appliance! You can follow this link to my web shop and place your order directly from the Thermomix® manufacturer, Vorwerk.
The Thermomix is essentially the ultimate in modern kitchen aids, all touchscreens and silver dials. According to the marketing, it is “the future of cooking” and “provides an exciting way to improve your lifestyle everyday” which goes some way to explaining why it costs €1199.
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What can't the Thermomix do?
- You can't roast food. ...
- You can't fry food. ...
- You can't pressure cook food.
- You can't bake food. ...
- You can't dehydrate food. ...
- You can't preserve food.
The Thermomix TM6 all-in-one cooking machine does it all, and it will change your life. With a $1,499 price tag, the Thermomix TM6 is not just a splurge, it's a commitment.
Designed and developed in Europe using only the highest-quality materials and with precision engineering, Thermomix ® stands for engineering ingenuity at its best. At Vorwerk's very own research and development department in Wuppertal, Germany, our technical engineers strive for maximum quality.
Vitamix cooks using friction heat and will puree whilst heating, perfect for soups, sauces & fondues. Vitamix is twice as powerful as Thermomix and the blades spin up to 3 times faster, so Vitamix will create a smoother blend.
A: Yes, they will work. But we do not recommend it. U.S. units are 110V, Europe runs on 220V. This will slow down the unit causing it to overheat.
Below are some of the best alternatives to the Thermomix TM6: The Magimix Cook Expert. The CookingPal Multo. Gourmate All-in-One Smart Multi-Cooking Machine.
Spain is the number four top sales market globally for Thermomix, behind Germany (378,000 units), France (285,000 units) and Italy (225,000 units). These four European countries makes up 80% of the German firm's worldwide business.
Do chefs use Thermomix?
For professional kitchens, Thermomix has become the tool of choice for blending, purées, hot and cold sauces, ice-cream mixes, crème pât, and much more. Thermomix purées are so fine that you can reduce or eliminate passing/sieving.