How to Buy a Food Processor

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A food processors is an amazing technological marriage of motor, blades and plastic, perfect for homemakers. Every passionate and busy cook should have one. Here are a few tips to help you pick out the right food processor for your cooking needs.

How to Buy a Food Processor

Tips on buying a food processor
  1. Start by considering what you cook and how you cook it. If you make a lot of fresh meals from scratch, then you’ll appreciate the chopping, shredding and slicing power of a food processor. It’s important to pick the right size for your cooking needs. Food processor bowls, the clear plastic container that sits on the base, come in seven, nine, 11 and 20-cup sizes. Most of us can get by with a 9-cup bowl, but if you make a lot of soups, you may want to go bigger.
  2. If you’re really a power-chef, then go for the professional food processors. They have big bowls and higher wattage for big jobs, at least 750 watts. The food processors with larger bowls and more power cost more.
  3. On the other hand, if you usually cook for just one or two, consider a mini-processor. These little wonders can dice an onion in seconds, chop nuts with the push of a button, and grate a handful of cheese. They are perfect for small, quick jobs and take up very little room in the kitchen.
  4. Make sure the food processor you’re considering has an easy to reach shoot for guiding ingredients to the blades. You may also want to make sure that the bowl and the blades are dishwasher safe.
  5. These days, most food processors have several add-ons and extra features available. You can choose to buy more blades and cutting discs that perform different functions. You may also want to buy an extra bowl if you are chopping several ingredients for the same meal. You can also find food processors offering blender or juicer attachments.


Caution

Only buy food processors that come with a warranty for the bowl and for the motor. Also find out how easy it is to have the food processor serviced or to buy replacement parts before you make your purchase.

Where to buy a food processor

Every eager cook needs a food processor to lighten the load. You can buy a new food processor from one of these reliable online retailers.

Amazon serves up food processors in every size and brand with a wide selection of food processor accessories.

Slice and dice with a food processor from Cooking.com. Find a variety of sizes and colors from which to choose.

Chef’s Catalog offers a range of food processor prices and colors for the serious cook.



 


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