Perhaps no modern housewife already thinks of cooking without the use of all kinds of kitchen "helpers". Household appliances used in the preparation of lunches and dinners differ in price, functionality, methods of application. For any kind of work in the kitchen, there is always a technique that will chop, chop, grind, grind or make juice. But there are multifunctional "helpers". These are food processors. It is about them that we will talk today.
Food processor - the right "assistant" for the kitchen
If you decide to buy a food processor, the reviews for which would be extremely positive, and the price would suit, then you will have to spend a lot of time on going shopping for household appliances. Agree, we do not always have time for this. And to come to the store and buy what the first came to hand is very expensive.
To save you a little time and make the purchase faster and more economical, we will share some selection tips and tell you which food processor is best to buy. Reviews on the manufacturer and models will also be attached to our story, which will give a more complete picture.
Bowl volume and combine power
To begin, let's decide on the selection criteria. Firstly, it is important what kind of capacity the kitchen “assistant” will be. The speed and quality of this equipment will directly depend on this parameter. As a rule, models are presented on the market that have power from three hundred to one and a half thousand watts.
If you often plan to cook with the help of a food processor, then we recommend that you take the machine that has great power and great bowl capacity. The larger the bowl, the more convenient and faster you will be able to cook the product, and you won’t have to divide the cooking process into stages, which will significantly save time.
However, we make a reservation right away. Equipment with a large and roomy bowl is always quite cumbersome. And if you have a small kitchen and cooking volumes are planned to be small, it is better not to overpay for a large volume of the bowl.
Functional set
So, you have decided on the power of the unit that you need. Now let's move on to such an indicator as functionality. It is important to understand exactly which modes you want to see, what kind of work your new food processor should do. Reviews say that the more household appliances a single combine for a kitchen can combine, the better for the hostess.
A good food processor can easily replace the following household appliances: a meat grinder and a coffee grinder, a mixer and a blender, an ice cream maker and a juicer, a shaker and a deep fryer. In addition, thanks to a spacious bowl and high power, a modern food processor will perfectly beat whites for the cake and knead the lush dough for the pie. Many models “know how” to squeeze juice from fruits or berries, chop vegetables, prepare paste and sauces, crack ice and rub mashed potatoes.
Reviews of models of food processors with a large functional set will always be laudatory. However, it should be understood that the more functions a single machine combines, the more expensive it will cost.
Combine management
For many cooks, the process of managing kitchen “helpers” is very important. It is easier for some if it is one button that turns on the unit, and the second, which is responsible for turning it off. And for some housewives, it is important that there is a convenient and large display, pleasant to the touch buttons and numerous tasks listed in the menu.
It is important to immediately decide for what purpose you, in fact, decided to buy a food processor. A rare use in everyday life and a small set of functions are suitable for beginners who are just taking their first steps in the culinary field. Such a machine will be inexpensive, it will not be a pity to give it to a grandmother and replace it with a more multifunctional analogue, with the advent of a sufficient share of experience.
Additional nozzles
The price and popularity of the food processor often also depends on the number of supplements that are available in it. For example, in an inexpensive model there will be only a bowl and a whisk for whipping. But there are also such "assistants" who are equipped with:
- a nozzle for whipping the protein mass;
- whisk for batter;
- whisk for thick dough;
- a sharp knife for grinding dense foods;
- a nozzle for making minced meat;
- a nozzle for a press that grinds fruits or makes berry juices;
- a nozzle for grinding coffee or cereals;
- a nozzle used for making homemade sausages and sausages;
- a grater nozzle used for grinding cheese;
- special discs for cutting or chopping potatoes;
- slices for slicing cheese, vegetables, eggs.
Experts advise you to always find out in advance what is included in the set of additional disks and nozzles, and whether it is present at all. As a rule, all of the listed nozzles are not included in any basic equipment; they can simply be purchased if necessary. Before purchasing, think what kind of work your food processor will perform, and only then purchase a set of nozzles. Do not rush, because, having bought everything at once, it may turn out that a good half of the disks and devices become dusty, without having ever been in business.
Top best manufacturing companies
We hope that you have a little understanding of the main aspects and now you know how to choose a food processor. Reviews on any products are also an indispensable thing when choosing a product. Therefore, we consider the top best manufacturers, reviews of which are the most positive.
Bosch
German household appliances always lead the parade. Bosch is considered the best, and has long established itself as a manufacturer of the highest quality kitchen appliances. The food processor Bosch reviews always has excellent. The technique of this company is affordable. Combines have large bowls and high power of 800 watts or more. Some models may have two bowls in the kit (one for 3.8 liters, the second for 2.5 liters).
A particularly popular model is the Bosch Mum food processor. Reviews on him say that this technique can be entrusted with the most difficult work. He will cope with any task, from the preparation of minced meat or dough and ending with cutting vegetables in even cubes. The bowl of this model is made of stainless steel and has a capacity of 3.9 liters.
Such a Bosch food processor (reviews confirm this) at an affordable price has a number of additional functions that always turn out to be useful for housewives. For example, Bosch Mum has three types of graters (for cheese, for chocolate, for chopping nuts). In its configuration there is a whisk for liquid and thick dough, a juicer and a meat grinder. Some online publications call him the sales leader. This is the best food processor. Rating 2016, reviews and recommendations of experts confirm this.
Braun
No less famous is the Braun food processor. According to customer reviews, this model also has two bowls of different capacities, has a pulse mode and the details of the combine (which is important for some housewives) can be washed in a dishwasher. There are models that also have a special function "Protection against overload" and a double security lock.
Redmond
The Redmond food processor, reviews of which we will consider next, is also among the top popular. The “assistant” case is partially made of stainless steel and plastic. The minimum power is 800 watts and the maximum is 1900 watts. This makes it possible to choose the option that will be appropriate in your kitchen.
Redmond combines also have a deep bowl (3.5 liters), nozzles for cutting into cubes and slices, a knife for grinding very hard products, a blender, mashed grater, coarse and fine shredders, juicers and many other useful functions.
For simpler and cheaper models, the front handle has an easy-to-operate rotary knob. There are several clear modes of operation. There is an automatic blocking of the operation of the unit if, for example, the lid is not closed or the bowl is improperly installed.
Clatronic
This company does not take the leading places in the list of the most popular, but it is still a manufacturer of the household appliances to which the hand reaches for the store. So, let's see what the Clatronic food processor is good for. Reviews say that this technique, which is important, has an affordable and very economical cost. Stylish design and successful color solutions of the case allow you to choose a food processor for any kitchen interior.
The metal case is responsible for the reliability and durability of the equipment. The mixer nozzle is capable of kneading in a volumetric bowl up to two and a half kilograms of thick dough. To protect against splashes, there is a special transparent cover that is worn on the bowl.
In addition to the usual nozzle for chopping meat, the meat grinder of this combine has additional functions: making home-made sausages, kebab and even cookies. Some models have an optional kit for making homemade noodles. With this processor you can easily cook homemade spaghetti or curly lasagna pasta.
Moulinex
Moulinex has also been on the market for a long time. Food processors of this company are a little overpriced. But such a price is completely justified and equivalent to the highest quality and reliable long-term work of technology. The technology of this company is always distinguished by a very stylish design. And if the appearance of your kitchen “assistant” is very important, then the hostess can’t do without Moulinex.
But not only stylish design attracts buyers. Combines of this company are the owners of decent power (from 850 watts and above), several operating modes, numerous nozzles and additional devices for chopping, cutting, grinding, etc.
The manufacturer promises that in one minute such a combine is able to process up to two kilograms of minced meat. A weighty argument? The steel case, resistant to temperature extremes, all kinds of scratches and other negative influences, will also please.
This is not the whole list of popular manufacturers. We highlighted only that food processor, the reviews for which were the most laudatory and flattering. Of the variety of options, you can certainly choose a kitchen "assistant" who will serve, as they say, faithfully for many years. Try to carefully weigh all the nuances, sort out the configuration in advance, do not hesitate to ask sellers questions, and then you can choose the technique that will only please.