Choose a food processor if you regularly switch between chopping, mincing and kneading. If you mainly do one or two tasks, a specialist appliance may suit your routine better. For blending, check the usable capacity of the jug and which accessories are actually included. As Que Choisir Ensemble points out, a list of advertised functions is no substitute for checking the tools and results for each task.
If you switch between chopping vegetables, mincing ingredients and mixing dough or other preparations, compare the tools supplied and the quantities the appliance can handle. Que Choisir Ensemble also highlights the importance of checking how useful the accessories are in practice and how they can be stored.
If you mainly make sauces, purées or drinks, check the jug’s usable capacity and the specific accessories included for your other tasks. Moulinex and Braun product specifications show how configurations can vary between models.
If you regularly grate vegetables or mince small quantities but rarely knead, compare a specialist appliance with a full food processor, taking storage and cleaning into account. The Moulinex Fresh Express DJ753B10 and La Moulinette DP810810 are designed for different uses.
Worth considering: if you often grate or slice and also switch between mincing, whisking and kneading, check that the relevant tools are included.
Bear in mind: you’ll have several accessories to store and wash. Their inclusion alone doesn’t guarantee the results you’ll get for every preparation.
Worth considering: if you mainly blend liquids or smooth mixtures, compare the usable capacity and the tools supplied for your other recipes.
Bear in mind: a blending jug won’t automatically replace a grating disc, slicing tool or dough hook.
Worth considering: if your regular tasks are limited to mincing and chopping vegetables, look at specialist appliances rather than a set of tools you’re unlikely to use.
Bear in mind: two appliances also take up space and won’t automatically combine blending, whisking or kneading.
For each model, distinguish between the bowl’s total volume, its usable capacity and the maximum quantity specified for a particular preparation. Que Choisir Ensemble’s testing protocol looks at accessories, their durability and ease of use. Look for information relevant to the tasks you care about rather than assuming that more functions mean better results.
| What matters | What to check before buying | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Grating and slicing | Check which discs or cones are included and what cuts they make. Look for tests using the ingredients and cuts that feature in your recipes. | If I often prepare grated or sliced vegetables, I want the right tool for the cuts I usually make. Around 31% of consumers prioritise chopping and slicing. |
| Combining several tasks | Check that the knife, whisk or dough hook you need is included, then look at the stated dough capacity for that model. | When I switch between mincing, whisking and kneading, I’d rather check each accessory than count the functions listed. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this versatility. |
| Blending capacity and texture | Compare the bowl’s usable capacity for liquids and the accessories required for your other recipes. A blender jug doesn’t tell you how much dough the appliance can knead. | For my sauces, purées or drinks, the capacity I can actually use matters more than the stated volume alone. Around 19% of consumers put blending first. |
| Appliances and cleaning | Make a list of the tools you’ll use, plan where to store them and check the cleaning instructions for each part. Distinguish manufacturer guidance from test results. | If I only need one or two functions, I don’t want to keep accessories I never use. Around 19% of consumers prioritise targeted equipment and fewer items to clean. |
| Food contact and safety | Check that parts which come into contact with ingredients are intended for this use, and follow their instructions. For an appliance covered by the Low Voltage Directive, also check the CE marking and relevant safety information. | If I prepare food using the appliance’s bowls and blades, I want to check that they’re intended for this use and follow the safety instructions. Around 6% of consumers make these checks their priority. |
The DGCCRF explains that the glass-and-fork symbol may be absent from an item that is clearly intended to come into contact with food. According to EUR-Lex, the Low Voltage Directive applies to appliances within its rated voltage range: 50 to 1,000 V AC or 75 to 1,500 V DC.
A list of functions doesn’t tell you whether the right discs, blades or tools are included, or how well the appliance performs each cut.
Make a note of the tasks you do regularly, then compare the exact contents of the model variant and tests covering those tasks.
Accessories you rarely use still take up space and need to be stored and washed.
Total volume, usable capacity for liquids and maximum dough quantity describe different things. Manufacturers list these figures separately, depending on the model.
Compare the quantity in your recipe with the published limit for that preparation and model.
If the maximum quantity is too small for your recipe, you may need to prepare it in several batches.
The Moulinex LM871D10, DP810810 and DJ753B10 illustrate how the tools differ: a blender jug, chopper and grating cones aren’t interchangeable.
Check that the appliance has the right tool for the result you want before comparing models.
If your chosen appliance can’t handle a task you do regularly, you may still need another tool.
The black CS3200XL is a food processor with several tools for a range of preparations.
The MultiPro Express FDP65.820SI is supplied with cutting accessories, including a dicing attachment and Express Serve outlet.
The models mentioned cover food processors, a blender, a grater and dedicated choppers.
The MultiQuick 9 MQ 9147X hand blender may be worth considering if blending and whisking matter more to you than slicing.
The MultiTalent 3 MCM3501M food processor pairs a processing bowl with preparation accessories.
This selection includes food processors, a blender with preparation functions and a chopper for grating, slicing, mincing or blending, depending on the accessories listed for each model.
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Worth considering if you switch between chopping and blending. Check that the accessories supplied suit the preparations you make.
The title lists a 2.5 l bowl, a 1.5 l blender jug, slicing and grating accessories, three speeds, a pulse function and 1,300 W of power.
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Worth considering if you want one appliance for several preparation tasks, including grating, slicing and kneading.
The description lists 600 W of power, six accessories, a grating and slicing disc, a kneading disc and a 1.5 l glass blender jug. The blades and cutting disc are described as very sharp, so handle them with care.
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Worth considering if you want to combine chopping and grating with mincing or blending functions.
The title lists a 1.8 l bowl, a blender, a vegetable chopper, slicing and grating functions, and grating discs. The description mentions detachable parts.
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Worth considering if you blend regularly and would also like accessories for mincing, slicing, grating or kneading.
The description lists a 1.5 l blender jug, a 2 l food processor bowl and an 80 g grinding bowl. It advises against processing liquids above 80 °C.
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Worth considering if mincing is your main task and you want to process different ingredients separately.
The description lists three bowls of 1.8 l, 2 l and 2.5 l, along with a stated capacity of up to 500 g of boneless meat. It also mentions mixing, chopping, slicing and grating functions.
Compare quantities for the same task: total volume, usable capacity for liquids and maximum dough quantity aren’t interchangeable. Bosch lists a 2.3 l bowl for the MCM3501M and a maximum dough quantity of 0.8 kg, including 500 g of flour and the other ingredients.
Don’t assume so based on the appliance name. Check the instructions for each part of the model you choose. Que Choisir Ensemble’s testing protocol looks at how accessories, bowls and lids wear after 50 washes. This doesn’t mean that every part of every model can be cleaned this way.
Clean all parts that come into contact with ingredients according to their instructions, especially when handling raw food alongside other preparations. The Anses identifies cross-contamination as one of the risks to household food hygiene.
Subject to its conditions, the statutory guarantee of conformity applies to both new and second-hand goods sold by a business. The DGCCRF states that claims must be brought within two years of delivery. Any commercial guarantee is in addition to this statutory guarantee and doesn’t replace it.
Check that the parts which come into contact with ingredients are intended for this use and follow their instructions. EUR-Lex states that the Low Voltage Directive applies to appliances with a rated voltage of 50 to 1,000 V AC or 75 to 1,500 V DC. Check the CE marking and the safety information that applies to the appliance.