If you regularly grate, slice and chop ingredients before cooking, consider a food processor that actually includes the discs and blades you need. Que Choisir explains that functions associated with additional accessories are only assessed when those accessories are included. If you already own a stand mixer, check which attachments are compatible; if you mainly need one or two functions, specialist appliances may be enough. Either way, cleaning, storage and the quantities you prepare matter just as much as the list of advertised functions.
You regularly grate, slice or chop vegetables, cheese and herbs. For these tasks, check that the right discs and blade are included rather than relying on the number of functions advertised, as Que Choisir points out.
You make sauces, purées or dough, but also need to find room to store the bowl and accessories. Que Choisir recommends considering how often you’ll use each part and how much space it takes up.
You’d like to add grating, slicing or chopping to your kitchen set-up. The attachments featured by Kenwood France and Bosch Electroménager France are designed for specific models or series, so check your appliance’s model number before choosing an attachment.
Worth considering: if you often switch between chopping, mincing and blending before cooking.
Bear in mind: the bowl and accessories take up space, and not every advertised function necessarily comes with the required attachment.
Worth considering: if you already own a compatible base and want to add functions for savoury food preparation.
Bear in mind: attachments are separate parts, and compatibility depends on the model.
Worth considering: if you mainly blend soups, sauces or other liquids.
Bear in mind: don’t assume it can also grate or slice; those tasks require the right tools.
Worth considering: if you use one or two functions much more often than the others.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to use and store several appliances instead of one multifunctional set-up.
Once you’ve chosen an option, start with the dishes you usually make to check which parts are included, then consider cleaning and storage.
| Criterion | What to check | What matters to consumers |
|---|---|---|
| Included accessories | Compare the discs, blades and tools included with the version you’re considering against the tasks you do regularly. | I want to switch from grating to chopping without finding I’m missing the tool I need. Around 33% of consumers would make this range of functions a priority. |
| Cleaning and storage | Check the cleaning instructions for each part and work out where you’ll store the discs and blades. | In a small kitchen, I want to be able to clean and put everything away after each use; this ease of use would be a priority for around 27% of consumers. |
| Quantities prepared | Check the bowl’s usable capacity and whether it comes with a smaller bowl or a tool suited to small portions. | Sometimes I only prepare herbs or a small amount of sauce, so I don’t want to choose based solely on the main bowl’s capacity. Around 20% of consumers would prioritise suitability for different portion sizes. |
| Existing equipment | Note down your appliance’s model number and check with the manufacturer which accessories are compatible. | As I already own a stand mixer, I’d rather check whether I can add the functions I need; this would be the first consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
An appliance may be advertised as suitable for several tasks without including every attachment needed. Que Choisir only tests additional accessories when they are included.
Make a note of the tasks you do most often, then match each one to a part listed in the box contents for the version you’re considering.
The attachments featured by Kenwood France and Bosch Electroménager France are designed for specific models or series; sharing a brand name doesn’t guarantee compatibility.
Compare the attachment’s full model number with your exact mixer model in the manufacturer’s information.
Discs and blades mean extra parts to wash and store. Que Choisir advises following the manufacturer’s dishwasher instructions, as these can vary from one part to another.
Check the instructions for each part, handle blades carefully and use the pusher provided to feed in ingredients.
The main bowl and any smaller bowls may not be suited to the same tasks, particularly if you switch between preparing larger quantities of vegetables and small portions of herbs.
Think about the quantities you usually prepare and check which bowls and blades come with the version you’re considering.
These examples help you compare food processor ranges and the accessories to check; specifications vary between the models and versions concerned.
Magimix offers its 3200XL, 4200XL and 5200XL food processors for a range of food preparation tasks.
The Easy Force FP242B10 is an example of the Moulinex food processor range for everyday preparation tasks.
Kenwood offers MultiPro food processors, as well as attachments for certain stand mixers.
Bosch Electroménager France lists preparation accessories for different food processor ranges.
These four food processors are for anyone looking to bring several preparation tasks together in one appliance. Compare the version and accessories you need for your recipes before choosing.
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Worth considering if you switch between preparing vegetables and kneading dough. The product listing highlights these uses; compare the advertised tools with those included in this version.
The title mentions an XL bowl, built-in scales, a touchscreen and 750 recipes. Check that the bowl’s usable capacity and the storage space for the discs suit your needs.
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Worth considering if you prepare ingredients for grating or chopping and also want to blend some dishes. Compare the advertised accessories with the tasks you do most often.
The DOP250N is listed in black, with a capacity of 1.5 L and a power rating of 600 W. Check that the capacity suits the quantities you prepare and follow the cleaning instructions for each part.
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Worth considering if you want to combine vegetable preparation with blending or mincing. The title mentions slicing and grating discs; check which parts are actually included for each type of cut.
The model is listed with a power rating of 750 W and a 1.8 L bowl. Check the cleaning instructions for each removable part.
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Worth considering if you’re looking for a food processor that brings together a range of preparation tasks. Before relying on it to grate, slice or knead, compare the accessories included with this version against the recipes you make.
The title mentions built-in scales, a touchscreen and 680 recipes. Check the cleaning instructions for each accessory separately: a rinse function alone doesn’t tell you how to care for them.
No. Check the accessories included with the exact version you’re considering. Que Choisir says it only tests additional accessories when they are included, so an advertised function is no substitute for checking the box contents.
Compare your mixer’s exact model number with the manufacturer’s compatibility list for the attachment you’re considering. The attachments featured by Kenwood France and Bosch Electroménager France are designed for specific models or series, not every appliance from the same brand.
No. Follow the instructions for each part and don’t immerse the motor base in water. Que Choisir recommends checking the instruction manual; for the Easy Force FP242B10, Moulinex says the parts are dishwasher-safe, with the exception of the base.
Use the pusher provided to feed in ingredients, and handle discs, blades and graters carefully when removing and cleaning them. Follow the safety features and instructions in the manual, then store sharp parts out of children’s reach.