Households that often prepare vegetables and sauces
If you grate, slice, chop and blend ingredients for home-cooked meals, start by thinking about the quantities you usually prepare and the discs your recipes call for.
Who is this a good choice for?
Kitchens with limited storage space
If you want one appliance to handle several tasks, check its dimensions and how much room you’ll need to store the accessories, not just the main unit.
People who prepare several portions in a row
A bowl that suits the quantities you prepare is especially important here. If you grate or slice a lot of ingredients, also check whether the model lets you collect them straight into a dish.
What should you look for?
Start with the tasks you do regularly, then check that the bowl capacity, included accessories and available storage space suit the way you’ll use it.
Food processor
Worth considering: if you regularly chop, grate, slice and blend with the same appliance.
Bear in mind: the bowl and accessories take up space, and what you can do depends on the parts supplied with the model you choose.
Blender or hand blender
Worth considering: if you mainly make soups, purées or blended sauces.
Limitation: this may not meet your needs if you regularly want to grate or slice ingredients using discs.
Chopper
Worth considering: if you mainly chop small quantities of ingredients and don’t need to move between several tasks.
Limitation: check separately whether it meets your needs for grating, slicing and blending.
Cooking food processor
Worth considering: if you also want to cook in the appliance.
The difference: according to UFC-Que Choisir, cooking is what sets a cooking food processor apart from a standard food processor. It isn’t necessary if you only need to prepare ingredients.
| Feature | What to check | Think about your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Bowl capacity | Compare the stated capacity with the quantities you usually prepare. Also check the working capacity for liquids. | I prepare several portions at once: a bowl that’s too small would mean working in batches. |
| Accessories included | For the exact model, check that it includes the grating and slicing discs, blade and blending accessories you want. | I want to make the dishes I prepare regularly using the supplied parts, without paying for features I won’t use. |
| Storage | Measure the space available and check where the discs, bowl and other parts can be stored. UFC-Que Choisir recommends taking the space needed for accessories into account. | In a small kitchen, I need to be able to get the appliance out and store all its parts easily. |
| Cleaning | Check the instructions for the specific model to find out which parts are dishwasher-safe. UFC-Que Choisir reminds users not to immerse the motor unit in water. | If I use it often, cleaning the bowl, blades and discs needs to fit into my daily routine. |
What should you avoid?
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Taking the advertised number of functions at face value
Each task requires the right accessory. UFC-Que Choisir only tests additional accessories when they’re supplied with the appliance.
Make a list of the tasks you do each week, then check each one against the contents of the box for the exact model.
Depending on the range, some discs, bowls and other accessories are sold separately. Check that they’re compatible before adding them to your basket.
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Choosing a small bowl when you often prepare several portions
If the bowl is too small, you may have to prepare vegetables or sauce in several batches. The stated bowl capacity doesn’t tell you the working capacity for liquids.
Use your largest regular preparation as a guide, and check the stated limits for the ingredients you plan to use.
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Forgetting about the parts you’ll need to store and clean
Discs and blades also take up space and need to be handled carefully after use.
Check the storage options and cleaning instructions in the manual. Unplug the appliance before cleaning, and never immerse the motor unit in water.
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Choosing a cooking food processor when you only need to prepare ingredients
According to UFC-Que Choisir, cooking is what sets a cooking food processor apart from a standard food processor. On its own, it won’t help you choose the discs and bowl you need to prepare ingredients.
Consider this category if you want to cook in the appliance. Otherwise, focus on the chopping and blending tasks you have in mind.
A guide to the brands
Kenwood
The MultiPro range includes models to compare based on the quantities you prepare and the space you have available.
- According to Kenwood France, the MultiPro Go Blend FDP23.380GY has a 1.3 L bowl and a liquid working capacity of 0.75 L.
- Kenwood France lists a 3 L bowl and Express Serve accessory for the MultiPro OneTouch FDM73.480SS.
- Check the accessories and capacities of the exact model rather than assuming they apply across the whole range.
Bosch
The MultiTalent 3 MCM3110W is worth considering if you’d like to store the accessories inside the bowl.
- Bosch Electroménager France states that this model has a 2.3 L bowl, accessories that can be stored inside it and parts that are dishwasher-safe.
- Check the manual to see which parts of the model can actually go in the dishwasher.
Moulinex
The Masterchef 2000 FP211110 is one option to consider if you’re looking for a 1.5 L bowl for everyday food preparation.
- Moulinex France lists 500 W of power and grating, slicing, chopping, emulsifying and blending functions for this model.
- Check that its 1.5 L bowl is large enough for the quantities you regularly prepare.
Magimix
The brand offers accessories for different food processor ranges.
- The Magimix France catalogue includes bowls, blades, discs and storage boxes.
- An accessory listed in the catalogue won’t necessarily come with the food processor. Check that it’s compatible with the exact model.
A food processor on Joybuy
This option is for preparing ingredients with a food processor. Focus on the accessories for grating and slicing, the bowl capacity and how much space it will take up in your kitchen.
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ochama Food Processor, 750 W, 1.8 L, with Blender
Worth considering if you want to chop, slice, grate and blend with one appliance. The product name specifies a 1.8 L bowl and grating discs. Before you choose, check exactly what’s included, the usable capacity for your recipes and the appliance’s dimensions.
Frequently asked questions
Which accessories should I check before buying a food processor?
For the exact model, check that it includes the parts you need for your recipes, such as the blade, grating and slicing discs, or blending accessory you want. UFC-Que Choisir explains that it only tests additional accessories when they’re supplied with the appliance.
Are all food processor parts dishwasher-safe?
No. Follow the instructions for each part in the manual. UFC-Que Choisir says that some bowls and accessories can go in the dishwasher, but the motor unit must not be immersed in water.
How can I handle discs and blades without cutting myself?
Use the pusher provided to feed ingredients into the appliance, leave the safety devices in place and take care when handling sharp parts during cleaning. Unplug the appliance before cleaning it, and store the blades out of children’s reach.
Does the statutory guarantee of conformity also cover a second-hand food processor?
Yes. In France, it applies when a trader sells the food processor to a consumer. The Ministry of the Economy explains that this mandatory guarantee covers new, second-hand and refurbished goods, and that the seller must supply goods that conform to the contract. If the food processor you receive doesn’t match its description, keep the listing and proof of purchase so you can contact the seller.