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Best Food Processors

Summary –

Food processors have been in the market for a long time now and with newer and better technology these days, you get far more value and versatility in these appliances. There are hundreds of different models out there today with all sorts of features and in different price ranges. After checking out various well known and popular products, we have compiled a list of some of the best food processors available in the market. If you’re looking for a food processor, the ones featured here should help you decide based on your preferences and budget.

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Best Food Processors

One of the Best Versatile Food Processors

Cuisinart DFP

Cuisinart DFP

The Cuisinart DFP comes with a 4 mm stainless steel dicing disc, a medium shredding disc, a mixing blade, 720 W power, spatula, extra-large feed tube, detachable disc stem, a 36-inch power cord and an instructions booklet. Design-wise, it looks quite professional yet homely and is quite simple as far as its aesthetics is concerned. At 11 x 7.9 x 14.8 inches size, it does take up a considerable amount of space in your kitchen. In terms of versatility and value, no other food processor can come even close to this one and for that reason, we have decided to have this in our review list.

Performance-wise, you can save yourself time and energy especially if you have to cook for a large number of people every day. With the chopping blade, slicing disc, spatula, and shredder, you pretty much have everything you need at your disposal. The 720 W motor is an absolute beast and can easily handle a variety of different tasks in no time at all. Moreover, it’s surprisingly quiet. The Cuisinart DFP is versatile enough for preparing ingredients for different types of food such as pastry dough, hummus, white bean spread, and more.

It can blend dry and wet ingredients evenly and provide perfect consistency for baking. The extra-large feed tube makes it easy for you to process whole fruits and vegetables with ease. If you’re in search of new recipes, then you will find the booklet that comes with it to be quite useful as it features several mouthwatering recipes. If you’re on a medium budget but need a food processor that can help you to save time and energy while providing great value, then this one is a great choice for you.

Who should buy this?

  • It’s perfect for amateurs and semi-professional cooks.
  • It’s ideal for those who have a large family.
  • It’s great for those who host their friends and family frequently for lunch or dinner.

One of the Best Budget Food Processors

Hamilton Beach Food Processor

Hamilton Beach

The Hamilton Beach Food Processor comes with a special bowl scraper attachment, large feeding chute, reversible stainless steel disc, shredder, 2 speeds and 450 W of power. Looks-wise this one is quite attractive especially at its price point. With dimensions of 10.25 x 8.42 x 15.47 inches, it’s quite lightweight too and easy to set up in pretty much any kitchen. You get to choose from 2 different size variants (10 cups and 8 cups). When it comes to value and affordability, no other food processor can beat the 10-cup variant and for that reason, we have decided to include it in our list.

It comes with a standard S-shaped blade for mixing and chopping up ingredients and a reversible disc for slicing and shredding purposes. The 450 W motor does a great job of mixing ingredients but it can get a bit loud. For such a low price it does offer amazing power and it can crush frozen bananas and almonds quite easily. When it comes to creating puree, the bowl scraper attachment is an absolute help and allows you to create a creamy, perfectly blended puree. As the attachment removes bits and pieces from the sides of the bowl, there is no need to stop the food processor while it’s running, remove the lid and mix them back.

Cleaning up after mixing ingredients is quite easy with this one but you do need to be careful with the sharp blades. One way to avoid any cuts is to remove the blades safely and put them in a dishwasher. If you don’t have a dishwasher at home, then it would be wise to rinse it immediately after using it as left-overs can get stuck in hard to reach places. If you’re looking for an affordable food processor that offers amazing value, then go for this one. You won’t be disappointed!

Who should buy this?

  • It’s perfect for those who have small to medium-sized kitchens.
  • It’s ideal for those who are on a very tight budget.
  • It’s great for students and young professionals who need a great value food processor.

One of the Best Large Capacity Food Processors

Magimix Food Processor 5200 XL

Magimix Food Processor

The Magimix Food Processor comes with 2 color options, BPA-free bowls, stainless steel discs, large feed tube, knife blade, dough blade, citrus press, spatula and storage box. It is available in 3 different sizes. When it comes to looks, this one is huge but very chic in design. It weighs about 27.8 pounds, so you won’t be able to tuck it away easily in a small kitchen. When it comes to large capacity food processors, the Magimix 5200 XL is definitely in a league of its own. It also comes with a storage box to keep all its attachments in. With great capacity, high-quality parts and 1100 W of power, it easily makes our list of the top food processors in the market today.

With its 1100 W motor, it can slice, dice, shred and knead ingredients with ease allowing you to make a variety of different food items in no time at all. One thing that sets it apart is that it comes with 3 BPA-free bowls (mini, midi and main) nested one inside the other so that you can continue with the recipe without taking time in between to wash the bowl. You can also powder, cream, and mash ingredients one after the other, making it extremely efficient at cutting down on time and energy.

You also get different attachments such as a dough blade, egg whisk, blender-mix, citrus press, and more making it a very versatile kitchen companion. The citrus press, in particular, is amazingly helpful as it comes with a splash guard to minimize mess while you grind your favorite juices. You also have the option to buy additional attachments and convert it into a real juicer if you love making juices every day. In short, if you’re looking for a large-capacity food processor that comes with a ton of useful tools, great quality parts and ease of use, then this is the one to go for.

Who should buy this?

  • It’s perfect for those who love juicing as it features an excellent citrus press attachment.
  • It’s ideal for health enthusiasts.
  • It’s great for professional cooks.

One of the Best Professional Grade Food Processors

Breville Food Processor

Breville Food Processor

This one comes with 5 multi-functional discs, 3 blades, a wide feeding chute, BPA-free bowls, an LC display, a multi-directional auto timer, a storage box for accessories, and a 1200 W motor. When it comes to design, the Breville food processor looks sleek and stylish. At 10.25 x 8 x 17.75 inches size, it can be easily placed in small and medium-sized kitchens. Moreover, it comes with a storage box for housing all the different accessories neatly and in a compact manner. We are including it in our review list as it’s easily one of the top professional-grade food processors in the market today, thanks to its intuitive design, versatility, powerful motor, and its multi-directional timer.

When it comes to performance, versatility, and ease of use, this one takes the cake by providing an outstanding user experience for all food processing needs. The S-shaped blades slice and chop up ingredients finely to provide evenly cooked meals. The 1200 W motor can easily handle heavy tasks and combined with the large 3.6 L bowl or the smaller 1 L bowl, you can prepare dishes comfortably.

The multi-directional timer is especially helpful as it can count both up and down and automatically stops the processor once the time is up. The slicing disc can be used with 24 settings to have better control over the thickness of the slices (anywhere between 0.3 mm to 8 mm). If you aren’t sure which blade type to use, you can refer to the handy guide that comes with this product. This food processor is a little bit on the expensive side but it’s worth every penny when it comes to capacity, versatility, power, and convenience. If you have the budget, go for it!

Who should buy this?

  • It’s perfect for professional and cooking enthusiasts who frequently cook for large groups of people.
  • It’s ideal for small and medium-sized families.
  • It’s compact enough for those with a small kitchen.

One of the Best Basic Food Processors under $50

SHARDOR 2.1-Cup Food Processor

This is a great food processor that is available at an affordable price. The processor comes with 5 Versatile Functions. You can easily slice, chop, shred, or mix the ingredients, and you can make a puree as well. The reversible stainless steel disc will shred and slice the ingredients, and the stainless steel S blade is there for purees, mixes, and chops. The processor comes with a Powerful 350 Watt motor and 2 speeds plus Pulse control.

It features a Feed Chute. It allows you to push the ingredients into the processor while keeping your hands safe from the blades. The food processing is super simple and very easy. In addition, you can assemble it within seconds. It is also easy to clean. The parts (Bowl, lid, blades, and discs),  are BPA free and dishwasher-safe. It is ideal for those who are just starting their culinary journey. Everything is simple, and you will be able to make the most delicious meals using this processor.

Who should buy this?

  • It’s perfect for students and professionals who have just started their careers.
  • It’s ideal for single men and women as well as small families.
  • It’s great for those who like simple controls on their food processors.

One of the Best Compact Food Processors

Hamilton 8-Cup Food Processor

Hamilton 8-Cup

The Hamilton 8 Cup food processor comes with a large feeding chute, reversible disc slices, stainless steel S-shaped blades, 1-speed control, 450 W motor, and BPA-free parts. Looks-wise this one does a great job of blending simplicity and elegance. In our opinion, it’s one of the best-looking compact food processors in the market today. We have decided to include it in our review list as it not only looks great but it also does an impeccable job when it comes to performance and versatility. It’s also very compact with dimensions of8.4 x 10.71 x 15.57 inches and can easily fit in any kitchen.

Before we get into the performance we need to talk about its capacity. The 8-cup bowl that comes with it is large enough to handle most food processing needs for small families. The 450 W motor may not sound so powerful but for the size of the food processor, it does a great job of slicing, shredding, and mixing ingredients. You get to choose from 2 speed and pulse control options depending on the recipe and ingredients being used.

The reversible disc inside slices and shreds ingredients and the S-shaped blades chops and mixes vegetables and fruits that go to create a plethora of food items. It’s really surprising how well this little machine can mix pie dough, purees, and just all-around shredding and cutting of ingredients. If you’re looking for a small food processor that can offer you power, versatility, and ease of use, then this one is the best option in the market today.

Who should buy this?

  • It’s perfect for those who are single.
  • It’s ideal for a family of 3 people.
  • It’s great for those who have a small kitchen.

One of the Best Mini Food Processors

KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Food Processor

KitchenAid 3.5

It comes with 18 different color options, drizzle basin, 2-speed controls with pulse, stainless steel blades, compact design, dishwasher-safe parts, locking blade and a handle and pour spout. At 5.6 x 7 x 8.7 inches, it’s one of the smallest food processors in the market today. Mini food processors, of course, don’t come with a lot of power or versatility. This one, however, stands apart from the rest due to how compact and efficient it is and easily makes our list of the best food processors in the market today.

Compared to other products in the same size category, its power is quite impressive. You can chop toasted nuts, vegetables and small fruits with ease and always get consistent output. It is advisable not to chop a lot of ingredients at the same time as sometimes it may get mushed. You also get 2-speed options namely Chop and Puree and pulse to create a variety of different food items. The locking blades makes it very convenient when pouring the mix.

One unique aspect of this food processor is the drizzle basin which helps you to add liquids easily when processing food. It helps you to make different types of sauces and dressings easily and more conveniently. If you stay alone and are looking for a mini food processor for basic food processing needs ranging from peanut butter, purees, and chopped nut toppings to health drinks, then this one might be a solid option to go for.

Who should buy this?

  • It’s perfect for singles.
  • It’s ideal for college students who need an affordable mini food processor.
  • It’s great for singles who like to eat healthily and hit the gym every day.

One of the Best Non-Electric Food Processors

Zyliss Manual Food Processor

Zyliss Manual

The Zyliss Manual Food Processor comes with a multi-blade system, booster arms on top and bottom of the bowl, hand-powered pull design, 25-ounce bowl capacity, top-rack dishwasher safe parts and a 5-year guarantee. The design is aesthetic and very practical. At 5.5 x 5.5 x 5.2 inches size, it’s very compact and ideal for carrying from place to place. It’s also extremely lightweight at 13.4 ounces. The manual food processing mechanism is simple and ingenious at the same time making it an ideal candidate for our list.

As it’s a manual food processor it does not have an electric motor and for this reason, food processing won’t be as smooth as its electric counterparts but it gets the job done pretty nicely. It can be used to make sauces, smoothies, bread crumbs, salads, ice creams and more. To get it to work, all you have to do is keep one hand firmly on the bowl and the other on the handle. Then you need to pull the handle away and back to its normal position to mix ingredients. You must never exceed the pull length as the cord is only 2 feet long.

When you pull the handle, the two blades inside rotate in opposite directions and chops all the ingredients perfectly. Thanks to the booster arms on the top and bottom of the bowl, food won’t get stuck often which makes cleaning easier. If you don’t like using an electric food processor and are looking for a green alternative, then this is the right one to go for. It not only helps to conserve electricity but it also gives a decent workout to your shoulders and arms.

Who should buy this?

  • It’s perfect for those who are looking for a greener alternative to electric food processors.
  • It’s ideal for singles as well as couples.
  • It’s great for those who like to have smoothies no matter where they’re as it’s amazingly compact and transport-friendly.

One of the Best Overall Small Food Processors

Cuisinart DLC-2ABC Food Processor

Cuisinart DLC-2ABC

It comes with a 250 W motor, reversible stainless steel blades, simple push-button controls, dishwasher-safe bowl and lid, a 24-ounce work bowl, an 18-month warranty and 5 different color options. Design-wise it looks pretty cute on a kitchen top. At dimensions of 9.25 x 7 x 5 inches, it’s very small and can easily fit into any kitchen without any hassles. There are plenty of small food processors in the market today but this one sticks out as it’s not only compact but also well balanced in terms of functionality and versatility.

Compared to other small food processors, the 250 W motor is pretty decent and can handle most types of ingredients and cooked meat items. The performance will be dependent on the texture and quantity of ingredients being used. If it overloads, then it will automatically shut down and so it would be advisable to never run it for more than 1 minute continuously. It doesn’t have a feeding chute but instead, it comes with 2 drizzle holes.

It also comes with 2 modes; chopping and grinding. The chop mode is for soft ingredients such as tomatoes, garlic, etc. whereas the grind mode is for harder ones such as nuts and dried fruits. Do not use it to grind beans though as they will get chopped instead. You also get a cool little recipe book with it to experiment with different food items. If you want a small or mini-food processor with a safety function, good versatility, and a balanced build, then this one might be the right one for you.

Who should buy this?

  • It’s perfect for working women as it’s efficient, cute, and compact.
  • It’s ideal for a family of two who would like to get started with food processors.

One of the Best Baby Food Processors

Elechomes Food Processor

Elechomes

This one comes with 8 features, 2-layer basket design, easy to operate controls, FDA approved parts, timer functionality, bonus recipe booklet, safety switch and a capacity of 10 standard baby bottles. The design does look very kiddish and could honestly have been better as it really doesn’t match with its excellent performance. It’s a medium-sized food processor at 11.6 x 5.9 x 98.6 inches size and 4.2 pounds weight. When it comes to baby food processors, it provides a great deal of versatility, ease of use, different features and saves time making it an easy addition to our review list.

Power isn’t what makes this one so special. You don’t need a lot of power for processing baby food as mostly, softer ingredients are used. What makes this one special is that it comes with several useful features. It can be used to steam cook food items, pulse blend ingredients, warm milk, defrost home-made baby food, and more, making it a very useful tool for someone with a baby. One can make banana purees, mashed potatoes, apple puree, and more.

When it comes to baby food processors, safety is, of course, one of the most vital aspects. The steam function and blades in this product won’t activate unless the jar has been installed properly. All the parts are FDA-approved and so are harmless for you and your baby. It’s also extremely easy to clean and dishwasher safe. If you are looking for a great, efficient and safe baby food processor, then look no further than the Elechomes food processor. You will surely be satisfied with the purchase.

Who should buy this?

  • It’s perfect for those with babies as it’s easy to use and is a very efficient product.
  • It’s ideal as a useful gift for baby showers.

One of the Accessory Heavy Food Processors

Braun FP3020 Food Processor

Braun FP3020

It comes with a 600 W motor, variable speed settings with pulse, 7 attachment blades, a chopper, citrus juicer functionality, a range of attachments, low power consumption and a 1-year warranty. This one looks fairly good though the design isn’t as modern as you would want it to be. Nonetheless, it does look pretty good on a kitchen top. It’s fairly large though at 14.9 x 11.3 x 15.4 inches size and 9.8 pounds weight. It makes our review list as it not only does a great job of processing food items but it also comes with a ton of useful accessories and attachments making it highly versatile when it comes to output and performance.

The 600 W motor does a very good job of handling different types of tasks. What makes this food processor so great though is the versatility it provides through its many attachments and variable speed controls. You get two dials on it where the green one is for 15 variable speeds and the white one is to kick start the motor. Apart from the traditional chopping blades you also get several bladed inserts that attach to a plastic insert carrier. When put together, it forms an additional larger disc.

Some of the different attachments you get with this product are a grating insert, coarse-shredding insert, fine-shredding insert, fine-slicing insert, whipping blade attachment hook, citrus press, chopper attachment, and a general insert for blades. With these attachments and the 15-speed control options, you can experiment and process just about any ingredient out there and create a diverse list of delicious food items. If you’re experienced in handling food processors and a cooking enthusiast, then this one is a great option to go for as it will provide you versatility and features to bring your favorite recipes to reality.

Who should buy this?

  • It’s perfect for cooking enthusiasts looking to experiment with different food items.
  • It’s ideal for those who prefer a customizable food processing experience.

Conclusion

There’re a few things you need to consider when looking for a food processor and they’re size, power, and special features. The size and power go hand in hand and determine the amount of time and energy you can save when mixing ingredients. However, it may cause an issue when it comes to space in your kitchen as most of the powerful models are quite large and may make a lot of noise. Special features include unique attachments and tools which in turn provide the processor with better versatility. The more versatile it is, the more food items you can make with it. This increases the value of the product and allows you to save a lot of money in the long run. Every person will have a different need when it comes to food processors. Once you figure yours, you can go through our list and find the one that best matches your personal preferences.

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