If you regularly grate, slice, chop and knead, but don’t need a cooking function, start by comparing food processors whose advertised configurations actually include the tools you need. If dough-making and whisking are the main tasks you have in mind, a stand mixer may suit you better, provided you check separately which compatible cutting accessories are available. A blender is designed for different tasks, but won’t replace cutting discs or a dough hook.
If you switch between grating raw vegetables, slicing vegetables, chopping ingredients and making dough, without wanting to cook in the appliance, check the discs, blade and dough tool included with the specific model. UFC-Que Choisir assesses these tasks separately in its food processor tests.
If you knead and whisk more often than you chop, start by looking at the dough tools and bowl. A stand mixer with added cutting accessories could suit these tasks, provided they’re compatible with the exact model.
If you need to put the appliance away after every use, allow space for the bowls and discs too. UFC-Que Choisir recommends considering the space taken up by accessories; check the cleaning instructions for each part as well.
First, choose an appliance based on the tasks you do most often, then check which accessories are included with the specific configuration you’re considering.
Worth considering: if you want one appliance to handle chopping, slicing and dough-making without cooking.
Bear in mind: configurations that cover several tasks come with more tools to store and wash.
Worth considering: if kneading and whisking are more important to you than chopping.
Bear in mind: grating, slicing or chopping may require separate accessories that are compatible with your model.
Worth considering: if your main appliance already handles chopping and kneading, but you’d also like to blend liquids.
Bear in mind: you’ll have an extra jug and parts to store and clean, and it won’t replace cutting discs or a dough hook.
| Criteria | What to check | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|
| Chopping and slicing | Check which grating and slicing discs, as well as which blade, are included with the model being sold; make sure the available slicing thicknesses suit your recipes. | I often prepare sliced or grated vegetables and chopped ingredients, so these tools matter more to me than a long list of functions. Around 31% of consumers also prioritise chopping and slicing. |
| Kneading and whisking | Check which dough tool, whisk or beater is included, and what quantities the manufacturer recommends. | If I regularly make bread or baked goods, I need tools suited to dough and whisked mixtures, even if I also chop vegetables. Kneading and whisking come first for around 31% of consumers. |
| Storage and cleaning | Measure the space you have available and check where the accessories can be stored, then consult the manual for cleaning instructions for each part. | If I put the appliance away after every use, easy-to-find discs and parts that are simple to clean influence my choice. This is a priority for around 23% of consumers. |
| Specialist blending | Check whether the blender or accessory you’re looking for is included in the configuration and which preparations the manual recommends it for. | I mainly make drinks or blended soups, and don’t want to confuse this with grating or kneading. Around 15% of consumers prioritise this type of blending. |
The functions available depend on the accessories supplied with the specific configuration. UFC-Que Choisir distinguishes between standard and additional accessories in its tests.
Match each task you do regularly to a tool listed as included, then check separately that any optional accessories are compatible.
These details alone won’t tell you how well an appliance kneads, how stable it is or how much it vibrates. UFC-Que Choisir assesses these factors in its food processor tests.
If you knead often, look for a test that covers these tasks and compare the quantities recommended by the manufacturer with what you usually make.
Being able to store accessories in the bowl doesn’t mean they’ll all fit: Moulinex, for example, says the blender for its Easy Force FP246110 needs to be stored separately. Cleaning instructions vary between parts.
Make room for any separate components and follow the manual when cleaning. Take care when handling blades and graters.
Blending doesn’t do the job of grating and slicing discs or a dough tool.
If chopped vegetables and dough are your main priorities, check for the relevant tools first; consider a blender for your blending needs.
Magimix offers food processors for preparation without cooking in a range of sizes.
Kenwood offers MultiPro food processors and accessories for certain stand mixers.
Moulinex offers food processors for everyday preparation and lists replacement parts by appliance model.
Bosch offers food preparation accessories for some stand mixers and kitchen machines.
This food processor offers advertised chopping, slicing and blending functions. If baking is your main reason for choosing it, also check whether the configuration being sold includes a dough tool and a whisk.
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Worth considering if you mainly want to slice, grate and chop ingredients with an appliance that doesn’t cook.
The product title lists 750 W, a 1.8 L capacity, slicing and grating discs, as well as blender and meat mincer functions. Check the bowl’s usable capacity and which accessories are included with the configuration being sold.
If you regularly knead or whisk, check that the appropriate tools are included before choosing this model.
For the exact model, check for a dough tool, whisk or beater, chopping blade, and grating and slicing discs. Check which parts are included and which are sold separately; UFC-Que Choisir notes that its tests of additional functions cover the accessories supplied.
Some stand mixers can handle these tasks with suitable accessories, but they’re not automatically available with the appliance alone. Kenwood and Bosch offer cutting accessories for certain ranges, so check that they’re compatible with your model.
No: follow the instructions in the manual for each bowl and accessory. UFC-Que Choisir advises against immersing the appliance’s motor unit in water and recommends checking the manufacturer’s instructions for removable parts.
Search for accessories using your appliance’s full model number rather than the brand name alone. Bosch lets you check compatibility for certain parts using the E-Nr number, while Moulinex lists parts by specific model.