If you already have the cooking side covered, first decide whether you need a food processor for several regular tasks or a specialist appliance for one specific job. Then check the accessories included with the exact model, the capacities that suit your recipes and the parts that need cleaning. The number of functions claimed doesn’t replace testing that reflects how you’ll use it.
You already have cooking appliances and want to bring together tasks such as chopping, grating, slicing or mixing. Your choice mainly depends on which accessories suit your recipes; Que Choisir Ensemble’s testing protocol assesses different preparations and functions separately.
Your equipment covers almost everything, but you mainly need a chopper or blender. Compare a specialist appliance with a food processor bundle based on the preparation you actually do.
You already use your oven and want help preparing dough. Check the maximum dough quantity and kneading test results rather than relying on the bowl’s capacity alone. Que Choisir Ensemble includes a bread-dough test in its protocol.
Choose this if : tasks such as chopping, grating, slicing or kneading feature regularly in your recipes.
Bear in mind : how useful it is depends on exactly what’s included in the bundle and how much space you’ll need to store the accessories.
Choose this if : blending or chopping is the main function you’re missing.
Bear in mind : a specialist appliance won’t automatically replace the grating or slicing discs, or the dough tool, that come with a food processor.
Choose this if : you also want it to handle cooking, rather than simply speed up ingredient preparation.
Bear in mind : cooking then becomes an additional factor to assess alongside food preparation. Que Choisir Ensemble distinguishes cooking food processors by this function.
For consumers in France who already have cooking appliances, the main considerations are which preparation tasks to combine, whether the new appliance duplicates existing equipment, and how much cleaning it involves. The percentages below represent the main priority in each scenario.
| Concern | What to check | Who is it for ? |
|---|---|---|
| Choosing useful tasks | Match your usual recipes to the accessories actually included with the exact model. | If I want to combine several preparations without adding a cooking function, I check that the accessories suit my recipes. Around 33 % of consumers put versatility for food preparation first. |
| Avoiding duplication and clutter | Measure the available space and allow room to store any accessories you keep. | If I’m missing just one function, I compare a specialist appliance with the complete bundle to avoid adding functions I already have. Around 25 % of consumers prioritise avoiding duplication and clutter. |
| Planning for cleaning | Check which parts can be removed and the washing instructions for each accessory. | If I don’t want the time saved during preparation to mean more washing-up, I check which parts need to be dismantled and washed. Around 25 % of consumers prioritise keeping post-use maintenance manageable. |
| Matching capacity to your recipes | Compare dough weight, flour quantity or liquid volume on a like-for-like basis. | If I want to prepare a specific quantity or knead a recipe I make regularly, I check the limit for that preparation without confusing bowl capacity with working capacity. Around 17 % of consumers prioritise kneading or the quantity prepared in one go. |
The available functions depend on the accessories included with the exact bundle. Que Choisir Ensemble assesses preparations and the corresponding accessories separately, so the number of functions alone isn’t enough to judge how useful they’ll be for your recipes.
Match each accessory to a preparation you actually make, then check what’s included with the exact model you’re buying.
Extra accessories can take up space and need looking after, even if they’re not useful for your recipes.
Dough and liquid capacities aren’t interchangeable, and limits vary between models.
Compare your recipe with the relevant capacity, using the units and conditions specified by the manufacturer.
If the quantity you want exceeds the suitable capacity, you may need to prepare it in several batches.
According to Kenwood, the direct-drive outlet on the Kenwood FDP65.820SI applies to certain slicing and grating tasks; Moulinex describes the removable blades on the PerfectMix+ LM811D10 as a cleaning aid. These features don’t tell you how long it takes to clean all the parts.
Check the parts you plan to use and their washing instructions rather than relying on a general promise of time saved.
The MultiTalent range includes food processors that don’t have cooking as a central function. The MCM3501M is a documented model to consider if you’re looking for a versatile bundle.
The Double Force, La Moulinette and PerfectMix+ models let you compare multi-function food preparation, chopping and blending as separate needs.
The MultiPro Express FDP65.820SI is worth considering if you’re looking for a food-preparation bundle with a direct-drive outlet for certain slicing and grating tasks.
Cuisine System food processors are among the models assessed by Que Choisir Ensemble; some parts are identified by model.
The products featured include food processors as well as specialist chopping and blending appliances, for preparing ingredients without making cooking their main function.
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Worth considering if you’re looking for a food processor for several food-preparation tasks.
The product name specifies a 1.5 l bowl and 600 W of power.
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Worth considering if you’d like one bundle for blending, chopping and several types of slicing and grating.
The product name specifies a capacity of 1.8 L and 750 W of power.
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Worth considering if chopping is your main need and the two bowl sizes suit the preparations you make.
The product name specifies two glass bowls, 2 L and 0.6 L, and 300 W of power.
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Worth considering if blending is your main need and the listed jug and cup sizes suit the preparations you make.
The product name specifies 1200 W of power.
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Worth considering if you’re looking for a food processor designed for kneading and mixing, with a blender and meat grinder.
The product name specifies a 5 L bowl, 1000 W of power and a 1.5 L blender. Hand-washing the parts after use is recommended.
Match it to a preparation you already make, then check that it’s included with the exact model. Que Choisir Ensemble’s testing protocol assesses preparations and additional functions separately when the relevant accessories are included.
Not necessarily: working capacity depends on the preparation and the model. Kenwood states that the FDP65.820SI has a 3 l bowl and a 1.5 l liquid working capacity; Bosch states that the MCM3501M can handle up to 0.8 kg of dough, using 500 g of flour plus the other ingredients. Compare the limit for your recipe without confusing liquid volume, flour weight and total dough weight.
Check the part reference and the list of compatible models, not just the range name. For example, Magimix identifies its bowl as reference 17340 and lists the matching appliance references; Moulinex also has separate after-sales service references within the same model range.
The statutory guarantee of conformity allows you to make a claim for a fault that existed when the goods were delivered and appears within the following two years. Service-Public.fr clarifies that this period applies to new, second-hand and refurbished goods. This guarantee is separate from a commercial warranty or a manufacturer’s commitment to repairability.
No. The European Commission explains that the CE mark indicates that the manufacturer declares the product meets the applicable EU requirements. It is required for product categories covered by rules that mandate it; it isn’t a performance rating or, on its own, proof that an independent body has tested the product.