How to choose a food processor: reviews of popular models

Perhaps, no modern hostess can think of cooking without the use of various kitchen helpers. Household appliances used in cooking lunches and dinners differ in price, functionality, and methods of application. For any type of work in the kitchen, there will always be a technique that will cut, chop, grind, grind or make juice. But there are multifunctional "helpers". These are food processors. It is about them that will be discussed today.

Food processor - the right "helper" for the kitchen

If you decide to buy a food processor, the reviews on which would be exceptionally positive, and the price would suit, then you will have to spend a lot of time on shopping for household appliances. Agree, we do not always have the time for this. And to come to the store and buy what the first got on hand is very expensive.

To save you a little time and make your purchase faster and more economical, we'll share a few tips on choosing and tell you which food processor to buy. Comments on the manufacturer and models will also be attached to our story, which will give a more complete picture.

Volume of a bowl and capacity of a combine

First, let's define the selection criteria. Firstly, it is important what kind of power the kitchen "assistant" will be. The speed and quality of this technique will depend directly on this parameter. As a rule, models are on the market that have a capacity from three hundred to one and a half thousand watts.

If you often plan to cook with the help of a food processor, we advise you to take that machine, which has more power and more bowl capacity. The larger the bowl, the more convenient and quicker you will manage to prepare the product, and you will not have to divide the cooking process into stages, which will save time considerably.

However, we will immediately make a reservation. The technique with a large and capacious bowl is always quite cumbersome. And if you have a small kitchen and cooking volumes are planned to be small, then it is better not to overpay for a large volume of the bowl.

Functional set

So, you have decided on the capacity of the unit that you need. Now let's move on to such an indicator as functionality. It is important to understand which regimes you want to see, what work your new food processor should perform. Reviews say that the more household appliances can combine a kitchen combines, the better for the hostess.

A good food processor can easily replace the following household appliances: meat grinder and coffee grinder, mixer and blender, ice cream maker and juicer, shaker and deep fryer. In addition, thanks to a capacious bowl and large capacity, a modern food processor will excellently exclaim the squirrel cake and knead a lavish dough for pie. Many models "know how" to squeeze juice from fruits or berries, shred vegetables, cook pâté and sauces, chop ice and rub mashed potatoes.

Reviews about the models of food processors with a large functional set will always be laudatory. However, it is worthwhile to understand that the more functions one machine combines, the more expensive it will be.

Combine control

For many culinary professionals, the management of kitchen "assistants" is very important. Some are easier if it is one button that turns on the unit, and the second one, which is responsible for turning it off. And for some housewives it is important that there is a convenient and large display, nice to touch buttons and numerous tasks listed in the menu.

It is important to immediately decide for what purposes you, in fact, decided to buy a food processor. Rare use in everyday life and a small set of functions suitable for beginners, who only make the first steps in the culinary field. Such a machine will cost inexpensively, with the arrival of a sufficient share of experience, it will not be a pity to give the grandmother and replace it with a more multi-functional analogue.

Additional attachments

The price and popularity of a food processor often depend also on the number of supplements that it contains. For example, in a low-cost model there will only be a bowl and whisk for whipping. But there are also "assistants" who are equipped with:

• A nozzle for whipping the protein mass;
• A whisk for a batter;
• Corolla for thick dough;
• A sharp knife to grind dense products;
• A nozzle for making stuffing;
• A nozzle for the press, which crushes fruit or makes berry juices;
• A nozzle for grinding coffee or cereals;
• A nozzle used for making home-made sausages and sausages;
• A nozzle-grater used for grinding cheeses;
• Special discs for cutting or shredding potatoes;
• Discs for slicing cheese, vegetables, eggs.

Experts advise to always know in advance what is included in the set of additional disks and attachments, and whether it is present at all. As a rule, all the listed nozzles are not included in any basic equipment, they can simply be purchased if necessary. Before buying, think about what kind of work your food processor will perform, and only then buy a set of attachments. Do not rush, because, having bought everything at once, it may turn out that a good half of the disks and devices are dusty, and have never been in the business once.

Top of the best manufacturers

We hope you have sorted out a few basic aspects and now you know how to choose a food processor. Reviews for any goods are also an indispensable thing when choosing a product. Therefore, consider the top of the best manufacturers, reviews on which the most positive.

Bosch

German household appliances are always at the head of the parade. Bosch is considered the best, and has long established itself as the manufacturer of the most high-quality appliances for the kitchen. Food processor Bosch reviews always have excellent. The technique of this firm is affordable. Combines have capacious bowls and a large capacity of 800 watts or more. In the kit, some models may have two bowls (one for 3.8 liters, the second for 2.5 liters).

A particularly popular model is the Bosch Mum food processor. Comments on him say that this technique can be entrusted with the most difficult work. He will cope with any task, from cooking minced meat or dough and ending with cutting vegetables with even cubes. The bowl of this model is made of stainless steel and has a capacity of 3.9 liters.

Such a food processor "Bosch" (this is confirmed by the reviews) at an affordable price has a number of additional functions that are always useful for owners. For example, Bosch Mum has three kinds of tetra (for cheese, for chocolate, for chopping nuts). In its configuration there is a whisk for a liquid and thick dough, a juicer and a meat grinder. Some online publications call it the sales leader. This is the best food processor. Rating 2016, reviews and recommendations of specialists confirm this.

Braun

No less famous is the food processor of Braun. According to customers' reviews, this model also has two bowls of different capacity, has a pulse mode and details of the combine (which is important for some housewives) can be washed in a dishwasher. There are models that also have a special function "Overload protection" and a double security lock.

Redmond

Redmond Food Processor, the reviews we will consider the following, also included in the top popular. The body of the "helper" is made partly of stainless steel and plastic. The minimum power is 800 watts, and the maximum is 1900 watts. This makes it possible to choose the option that will be relevant in your kitchen.

Also Redmond combines - holders of a deep bowl (3.5 liters), tips for cutting cubes and slices, knives for chopping very hard foods, blenders, graters on puree, large and small shredders, juicers and many other useful functions.

At more simple and inexpensive models in front of the case there is an easy-to-handle rotary knob. There are several understandable modes of operation. There is an automatic blocking of the operation of the unit, if, for example, the lid is not closed or the bowl is incorrectly installed.

Clatronic

This company does not occupy a leading place in the list of the most popular, but still is the manufacturer of those household appliances, which stretches hand in the store. So, let's figure out what is good about the Clatronic food processor. Reviews tell us that this technique, which is important, is affordable and very economical. Stylish design and successful color solutions of the hull allow to choose a combine for any kitchen interior.

The metal case is responsible for the reliability and durability of the equipment. The mixer nozzle is able to mix up to two and a half kilograms of thick dough in a volumetric bowl. For protection against splashes, there is a special transparent cover that is worn on the bowl.

In addition to the usual nozzle for grinding meat, the meat grinder of this combine has additional functions: making home sausages, kebabs and even cookies. In some models, there is an additional kit for making home-made noodles. With the help of this combine you can easily make homemade spaghetti or figured pasta for lasagna.

Moulinex

Moulinex has also been on the market for a long time. Kitchen combines of this company differ slightly overpriced. But such a price is completely justified and is equivalent to the highest quality and reliable long-term work of technology. The technique of this company is always very stylish design. And if the appearance of your kitchen assistant is very important, then you can not do without Moulinex.

But not only stylish design attracts buyers. Combines of this company - owners of decent power (from 850 watts and above), several operating modes, numerous attachments and additional devices for cutting, cutting, grinding, etc.

The manufacturer promises that in one minute such a combine can process up to two kilograms of minced meat. A weighty argument? It will also please the steel case, resistant to temperature changes, all sorts of scratches and other negative effects.

This is not the whole list of popular manufacturers. We allocated only that food processor, the reviews on which were the most laudatory and flattering. From a variety of options, you probably can choose a kitchen "helper", which will serve, as they say, with faith and truth for many years. Try to carefully weigh all the nuances, understand in advance in the bundle, do not hesitate to ask questions to sellers, and then you can choose the technique that will only please.