If you regularly prepare small quantities and put your food processor away after use, opt for a compact model. If you often cook for several people, compare the usable capacities of the bowls instead. Choose accessories based on the tasks you repeat, then check how much space it needs and how easy it is to clean. If you also want to cook in the appliance, look at food processors with cooking functions: their integrated cooking function sets them apart from food processors designed for preparation, as explained by UFC-Que Choisir.
If you cook in small quantities and put the appliance away after each use, consider its usable capacity as well as its dimensions. Kenwood’s MultiPro Go product information describes a compact design and, for the FDP23.140GY, a stated usable capacity of 0.75 L.
For grating, slicing or blending larger quantities, start with the amount you prepare in one go. Magimix recommends the CS 4200XL for 1 to 6 people and the CS 5200XL Premium for 1 to 8 people, with stated usable capacities of 1.3 L and 1.8 L respectively.
If you want to be able to replace a bowl, disc or technical part, look up the exact model reference before you buy. Moulinex lets you search for parts by model; Magimix states that parts will be available for 30 years on the CS 4200XL and CS 5200XL Premium product pages. These statements do not guarantee that a specific part will be immediately available.
A compact food processor, a large bowl, separate appliances and a food processor with a cooking function all meet different needs. Start with the quantities you prepare, the tasks you repeat and the space you have, then decide whether cooking in the appliance would be useful.
| What to consider | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Bowl capacity | Compare the usable capacity, not just the total capacity, with the amount you prepare in one go. UFC-Que Choisir recommends choosing a bowl to suit your household and cooking habits. | I mainly prepare small portions, or I want to avoid making several batches when cooking for several people. |
| Accessories | Think about the tasks you do often — chopping, grating, slicing, blending or kneading — then check which accessories are included with the version you’re considering. Take stock of the appliances you already own too, as UFC-Que Choisir recommends. | I’ll use several functions each week. If I regularly use just one, or already own the appliances I need, I could also consider a separate appliance. |
| Storage and cleaning | Measure the space you have and check the weight, cord and accessory storage, and which parts of the exact model are dishwasher-safe. | I want to be able to take the food processor out, clean it and put it away without leaving its accessories scattered around the kitchen. |
| Replacement parts | Search for the model reference in the manufacturer’s catalogue and check which parts are available. Moulinex says it keeps technical parts for almost all relevant products for 15 years after purchase; the Magimix CS 4200XL and CS 5200XL Premium product pages state that parts will be available for 30 years. | I want to be able to look for a replacement bowl or part for my model, without assuming that a general commitment covers every accessory. |
| Integrated cooking | Decide whether your recipes need to be cooked in the same appliance. UFC-Que Choisir distinguishes a food processor with a cooking function from a standard food processor by its cooking function. | I only want to prepare ingredients, or I also need to cook them in the appliance. |
A bowl that’s the wrong size for the quantities you prepare, or a missing accessory you use often, can make a model impractical. UFC-Que Choisir highlights the importance of bowl size and only assesses additional accessories when they’re supplied.
Make a note of the tasks you do most often, then check the usable capacity and exactly what’s included with the version you’re considering.
Storage also means finding room for discs and the cord, as well as space to handle the bowl. A compact design may mean having to make several batches when preparing larger quantities.
Measure the space you have and compare the dimensions, weight, accessory storage and usable capacity.
A commitment to keeping parts available for a set period does not, by itself, confirm that a specific part or accessory will be immediately available for every model.
Search for the full model reference in the manufacturer’s parts catalogue and check the items you might need to replace.
According to UFC-Que Choisir, the integrated cooking function is what distinguishes a food processor with a cooking function from a standard food processor. It isn’t necessary if you only need to chop, blend, grate or knead.
Before comparing food preparation features, check whether your recipes really need to be cooked in the appliance.
The CS 4200XL and CS 5200XL Premium offer two stated usable capacities for preparing different quantities.
The MultiPro Go range includes compact food processors designed for kitchens with limited storage space.
Moulinex lets you search for parts and accessories for its food processors by model reference.
This food processor is worth considering for everyday food preparation without an integrated cooking function. Before choosing, compare its usable capacity and accessories with the tasks you have in mind and the quantities you’ll be preparing.
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For everyday food preparation, compare the bowl’s usable capacity and the included accessories with the recipes you usually make. The model name indicates a capacity of 1.5 L and a power rating of 600 W. If you plan to put it away after use, check its dimensions too.
Not if you want to cook in the same appliance. UFC-Que Choisir distinguishes a food processor with a cooking function from a standard food processor by its cooking function. If you want to chop, blend or grate without cooking in the appliance, compare the food preparation features of standard food processors.
Start with the quantity you prepare in one go and look at the usable capacity, not just the total capacity. UFC-Que Choisir recommends choosing a bowl to suit your household and cooking habits. Kenwood states that the MultiPro Go FDP23.140GY has a usable capacity of 0.75 L, compared with 1.3 L for the Magimix CS 4200XL and 1.8 L for the CS 5200XL Premium.
It depends on the model and the individual parts. Kenwood says that the pusher, lid, bowl, blade and discs of the MultiPro Go FDP23.140GY are dishwasher-safe. Check the instructions for your chosen model before putting any other accessory in the dishwasher.
Make a note of the full model reference and search the manufacturer’s catalogue for the parts you need. Moulinex offers a model-reference search for its food processors; Magimix states on the CS 4200XL and CS 5200XL Premium product pages that parts will be available for 30 years, but this does not confirm that a specific item will be immediately available.