1200 W
Salads, French fries, Purées, Sauces, Creams, Julienne, Pastry
1 year
Owing to the powerful motor, this food processor can chop or purée the ingredients in a matter of seconds. It is small and portable.
720 W
Salads, Purées, Sauces, Creams
3 years
450 W
Salads, Purées, Sauces, Creams, Grated cheese
1 year
The small size with a simple cord wrap makes it a good choice for the smallest of kitchens.
The lid and the plastic canister are a bit fiddly.
The KitchenAid KFC3516 is a great mini food processor that can be used for a whole variety of everyday cooking tasks, including chopping, puréeing, mincing, blending, mixing and whatnot.
240 W
Salads, Purées, Sauces, Creams
Stainless steel multi-purpose blade
3.5 cup
2 speed ranges, Pulse mode
Lid with drizzle basin, Dishwasher-safe parts, Countertop friendly footprint, cord wrap
1 year
Three bowls of different volumes will allow you to cook a variety of different dishes at the same time. That kind of structure will allow you not to wash the container each time for the new ingredients.
The device has only one operating speed.
The Ninja Master Prep Professional food processor works using the Patented Ninja® Technology. It is able to complete any task for you - chop vegetables for salads, prepare smoothies, mousses and other desserts, and turn hard ice cubes into snowy air crystals for your refreshing cocktails in no time.
450 W
Salads, Purées, Sauces, Creams, Shave ice
4-blade assembly, 6-blade assembly, Upper chopping blade assembly, Lower chopping blade assembly
6-cup large bowl; 5-cup small bowl; 2-cup chopper bowl
One speed pulsing system
Splash guards and storage lids for all 3 containers, Dishwasher-safe parts
1 year
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| Last updated price | $399.95 |
| Stock | In stock |
| ASIN | B005I6ZKCE |
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| Last updated price | $229.95 |
| Stock | In stock |
| ASIN | B01AXM4WV2 |
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| Last updated price | $44.99 |
| Stock | In stock |
| ASIN | B00755KNCS |
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Perfect for Everyday Use
Not everyone needs the most powerful food processor with plenty of slicing and dicing attachments, just like not everyone needs more than two cups of food ingredients minced and chopped at a time. If this sounds like you, then the KitchenAid KFC3516 may be the right option for you.
What we have on hands is a cute mini food processor that perfectly matches most kitchen interiors due to a wide variety of colors available and that is easy to store, thanks to its countertop friendly footprint. Despite its small size, though, the unit isn't a slouch when it comes to mincing ingredients. It features 2 speeds and a pulse mode, allowing you to chop and blend most soft and coarse foods. Besides that, it comes with a drizzle basin, which makes it a suitable option for preparing all kinds of sauces, salad dressings, and whatnot.
The unit itself is a real looker. It's available in an array of beautiful colors, making it a good match to just about any kitchen. A see-through bowl with a comfy handle not only looks stylish, but they also add to the convenience of use, allowing you full control over food processing and making up for easy serving once the stuff is chopped to the desired consistency. Another feature that is much loved by users is simple cord wrap. Due to a handy groove around the bottom of the unit, it's easy to neatly tuck the cord in after use.
Easy to Use and Maintain
As was mentioned earlier, this KitchenAid mini food processor doesn't have tons of accessories included. However, you get everything you need for everyday use, including a 3.5-cup work bowl, a sharp stainless steel blade, and a lid with a drizzle basin. We particularly like a pour spout, which helps prevent spillage when serving up minced ingredients.
Using the food processor is quite easy and straightforward, as it has only one flip switch that can be put in either puréeing or chopping mode, depending on the task at hand. Cleaning it is even easier because the bowl as well as the blade are dishwasher-safe.
All told, the KitchenAidKFC3516 is arguably one of the best mini food processors out there. Although it's quite small, it packs enough power to tackle most everyday chopping tasks and can be used even with coarse ingredients, thanks to the pulse mode. Unless you're planning on blending tons of food every one or two hours, it should fit most families to a tee.
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| Last updated price | $0.00 |
| Stock | In stock |
| ASIN | B0723B8BJM |
Made With Convenience in Mind
If you're interested in a reliable yet affordable food processor, you could definitely look towards the Ninja QB1004. This prep kitchen aid offers a variety of helpful features to make your cooking process and the device operation as easy and convenient as possible.
To begin with, this model uses one-touch pulse operation technology. The button is pretty big and easy to push. Thanks to that, you will be able to control the device with minimal efforts and the chopping and blending results will be much better. Pulsing technology provides you with an opportunity to avoid making too frothy drinks and badly chopped products. The stacked blades deliver a smooth mass and prevent clumping which is likely to happen when the blades are situated at the bottom of a device.
The Ninja food processor is absolutely dishwasher safe. You can put all the parts of the appliance (except for the motor, of course) in the dishwasher. Which is an undeniable plus, especially if you are too busy to do the washing yourself.
Probably everybody knows how difficult and irritating it is to wipe off a spilled sauce or a smoothie which seeps into every cranny and nook seemingly with the speed of light. To escape such problems, the manufacturer equipped this model with the non-slip base. This solution will noticeably save you time and effort.
The set includes special storage lids on the bowl and pitches. They serve to keep your meals and products fresh in the refrigerator.
Finally, everything in this blender is made of the BPA-free plastic which is not harmful to your health and the environment.
What to Use for
The Ninja professional food processor can perform a wide range of food preparations. Despite the fact that this device cannot be used as a juice extractor, it is very good at chopping fruits and vegetables (even whole ones) that are too hard to cut. To turn them into liquid and get the needed consistency, you should just add some water or ice. Also, this kitchen appliance is fairly effective for processing such dishes as hummus. And that is a feature that vegetarians will certainly appreciate. Of course, this device can serve as a classic blender and make pureed potatoes, smooth soups, sauces, chopped vegetables for salads, and so on. Mincing and making fresh breadcrumbs is a piece of cake for this food processor too.
Another nice little feature is that the 48oz and 40oz bowls have a convenient pour spout. Thus, when you serve your smoothies and drinks, it will help you fill glasses easily and quickly. To be fair, it isn't exactly extraordinary, but it still significantly contributes to ergonomics.
The Set
As you already know, this Ninja model combines a blender and a food processor. The set includes three jars of different sizes. To be more precise, purchasing this product, you will get the 48-ounce (6-cup) pitcher, the 40-ounce (5 cups) bowl, and the 16-ounce (2-cup) bowl. In addition, you get two kits of blades: with four and six of them packed in each of the kits. Also, there are the above-mentioned storage lids and a splash guard.
Taking all of that into account, we can arrive at the conclusion that those who are on a tight budget and are looking for a food processor and a blender in one, could definitely consider buying this appliance. Being one of the most affordable and functional models in this class, it can probably beat just about any of its competitors.
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| Last updated price | $59.99 |
| Stock | In stock |
| ASIN | B004XK4N9C |
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What Is a Food Processor?
A food processor is a modern multi-functional device which is really irreplaceable among kitchen appliances. It can cut, chop, whisk, grate and even knead.
These kitchen appliances have become really popular with housewives due to the wide variety of cooking options they provide and their relatively compact size. A good food processor will do the most difficult food preparing tasks for you, so you can save a lot of time. Looking through our review, you will have an opportunity to choose the model which will meet your needs, requirements, and, importantly, family budget.
For the exquisite food lovers, we have made a review on the best slow cookers - these multi-functional appliances can cook a great deal of tasty dishes too.
Also, cooking lovers could get interested in the сountertop blenders. This kitchen appliance will quickly and efficiently grind the necessary ingredients so that you can prepare all kinds of dishes.
Those people who have very busy life and little time, can consider purchasing a hand blender. With its help, you will cook soup or your favorite cocktail in just a few seconds.
What Features to Compare
Performance
The performance of food processors depends on their power and ease of speed control. Most often than not, the power varies from 80 to 1600 watts. Which one will be right for you will depend on the kind of tasks you're going to use the device for. For ordinary cutting of vegetables, for example, a power of 400-600 watts will be enough. However, if you are planning to use it for kneading the dough as well, a power should be no less than 1000 watts.
Generally, food processors offer a number of speed ranges for different operation modes (juicer, blender, kneading machine, etc.). Some models have fixed speed settings (4-15 modes), while others have a smooth, manually controlled speed switch. The more speed modes a food processor offers, the greater variety of meals it will allow you to prepare. Having a pulse mode is a big advantage as it allows you to speed up the processing of food ingredients for a more smooth texture.
Design
Choose the design of the food processor carefully. It may vary depending on models and price, but all of them have common components—the bowl and the blades (discs). Normally, the bowl is made of transparent plastic, but it can also be made of glass or metal. Customers generally prefer to use plastic bowls since they don't break, and it's easy to track the whole process.
Depending on the size of the bowl, the portions will vary. If you're going to cook for a big family, calculate a portion for each. Bowls that can hold up to 10-15 cups should be enough for a family of 4-5 people.
Some models have two bowls of different sizes. The process becomes much easier since you can chop everything in a small bowl, move the ingredients into a big one and continue the process.
The number and type of blades (or discs) determine the capabilities of food processors. Apart from basic blades for chopping the ingredients (different blades and graters), you might have an extra set of attachments that will turn a food processor into a juicer, kneading machine, ice crusher or blender.
Most kitchen food processors are quite large, but they make up for it by offering a variety of features and levels of performance. However, despite their dimensions, kitchen food processors are compact, and they perfectly fit most mid-sized kitchens. The casing can be either metal or plastic. Metal casing is considered to be more reliable and long-lasting, however plastic is also rather impact-resistant.
Usability
Usability is the main option when choosing the right processor. The major benefits in using food processors is a number of different features which make the process of cooking easier and quicker. The best food processors usually have such add-ons as a safety lock, a blade locking system, non-slip feet and cord storage area.
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