Food processors without a cooking function: what to check

Who is this type of processor for?

Everyday home cooks

You already use your hob or oven, but want to spend less time on repetitive chopping, grating and slicing, without needing your food processor to cook.

Households that prepare large quantities

For family meals or large batches of dough, bowl capacity and the maximum dough load matter just as much as the advertised functions.

Small or already well-equipped kitchens

If storage space is limited or you already own a blender, chopper or mixer, check which jobs still need doing before adding another appliance.

Which criteria should you look at first?

Start with the jobs you want your food processor to handle, then compare the quantities you prepare with the space you have available. The four needs below are for people who will continue to cook on their hob or in their oven.

Criteria	What to check	Who is it for?
Food preparation attachments	Check which discs, blade and kneading attachment actually come with the model you’re considering.	If I often grate, slice or chop, I want the attachments for the jobs I do regularly to be included, rather than having to buy extra parts. Around 36% of consumers prioritise these attachments.
Capacity and quantities	Compare the bowl capacity and, if you knead, the maximum dough load stated for the model.	For family meals or large batches of dough, I’d rather avoid having to work in several batches. Capacity comes first for around 29% of consumers.
Size and storage	Measure the space available and check which parts can be stored in the bowl and which need to be kept separately.	When my kitchen cupboards are already full, I need to be able to store the processor base and its attachments. Around 21% of consumers prioritise this.
Functions you already have covered	Take stock of your appliances and identify the regular jobs they don’t handle.	If I’m happy with my blender or chopper, I only want to fill a gap. Avoiding duplication is a priority for around 14% of consumers.

Mistakes to avoid

Focusing on the number of functions instead of what’s in the box

Grating, slicing, chopping and kneading all require different attachments. An advertised function doesn’t necessarily mean the necessary part is included with the model you’ve chosen.

List the jobs you need the most, then check them against the included attachments and their compatibility details.
Confusing bowl capacity with the maximum dough load

A large-capacity bowl doesn’t, on its own, tell you how much dough the processor can handle. The model’s stated limit may mean you need to work in several batches.

Compare the quantities you usually make with the bowl capacity and dough limit stated for the exact model.
Measuring the processor without allowing for its attachments

Not every part will necessarily fit inside the bowl for storage. For example, Moulinex says the blender on the Easy Force FP246110 needs to be stored separately.

Allow space for the appliance base, bowl and any attachments that won’t fit inside the bowl.
Adding a processor when your current appliances already do the job

If your current appliances handle the jobs you do most often, a full food processor may simply duplicate their functions.

First identify the job you’re actually missing, and consider a separate appliance or compatible attachment too.

Another appliance also means more parts to clean after use.

Food processor brands to consider

Bosch

The MultiTalent range includes models with different capacities for food preparation without cooking.

According to Bosch Electroménager France, the MultiTalent 3 MCM3401M has a 2.3 L bowl, measures 375 × 220 × 260 mm and can handle up to 0.8 kg of dough. The MultiTalent 8 MC812M844 is listed with a 3.9 L bowl and a maximum dough load of 1.5 kg.
These specifications apply to two different models. Check the attachments and space requirements for the one you’re considering.

Moulinex

The range includes food processors as well as parts and attachments listed by model.

Moulinex lists the Easy Force FP246110 with six attachments for tasks including slicing, grating, kneading and chopping.
The blender for this model is stored separately from the bowl. If you need an additional part, check that it’s compatible with your processor model.

Kenwood

Kenwood offers food processors as well as attachments for certain stand mixer ranges.

Kenwood France lists the KAH65.000PL food processor attachment with a 2.4 L capacity, five discs and stainless steel blades.
The KAH65.000PL is an attachment for the CHEF range, not a standalone food processor compatible with every Kenwood model.

Magimix

The Magimix range includes food processors in different sizes and matching attachments.

Magimix’s guide recommends choosing according to bowl capacity, attachments and the jobs you plan to do.
Before replacing or adding a bowl, disc or other part, check that it’s compatible with your exact model.

Food processors available on Joybuy

These two food processors are designed to prepare ingredients, combining several tasks in one appliance. Before choosing either for a kitchen where you’ll cook separately, check that it doesn’t have an integrated cooking function, and confirm the included attachments and space needed.

Livoo DOP250N black food processor, 1.5 L, 600 W

Worth considering if you want one appliance to handle several food preparation tasks, including grating, chopping or kneading. This model is listed at 600 W and 1.5 L. Check that its capacity suits your needs, what exactly comes in the box, whether it has a cooking function and how much storage space you’ll need.

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ochama food processor, 1.8 L, 750 W

Worth considering if slicing and grating are part of your regular food preparation. This model is listed at 750 W and 1.8 L. Check which attachments are actually included, especially the discs, as well as the dimensions, storage requirements and whether it has a cooking function. Don’t assume it can knead unless you’ve confirmed that this model is designed to do so.

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Frequently asked questions

Will a food processor replace my blender, chopper and mixer?

Not necessarily. It depends on the tasks and attachments available for the model you choose. Compare the appliances you already use with what’s included in the box, especially if you need to blend or knead.

Is a compact food processor big enough for making dough in larger quantities?

It may be, as long as your usual quantity is within the limit stated for the model. Bosch Electroménager France lists a maximum dough load of 0.8 kg for the MCM3401M, compared with up to 1.5 kg for the MC812M844. Compare these limits with your usual batch sizes rather than relying on bowl capacity alone.

Can I use any attachment from the same brand?

No. Check which range and model the attachment is compatible with before choosing a part. Moulinex lets you search for parts by appliance model, while Kenwood lists the KAH65.000PL food processor attachment as part of the CHEF range.

What should I do with my old electric food processor in France?

Take it to an appropriate collection point for electrical equipment rather than putting it in your general waste. The French government departments responsible for ecological transition state that a collection and treatment scheme for household electrical and electronic equipment has been in place in France since 15 November 2006. Check with the retailer, your local authority or a collection point.