Buying guide
Food Processors and Mini Choppers
Bowl sizes, blades and discs: what a food processor does well, and when a mini chopper is enough.
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A food processor chops, slices, grates and mixes in seconds. It makes short work of breadcrumbs, pastry and big batches of grated vegetables.
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Size
| Type | Bowl | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Mini chopper | 0.5–1 litre | Onions, herbs, breadcrumbs for two |
| Compact processor | 1.5–2.5 litres | Most households |
| Large processor | 3 litres or more | Big families, dough, batch cooking |
Attachments that matter
- S-blade: chops, purées and makes pastry and breadcrumbs.
- Slicing and grating discs: coleslaw, gratins, cheese.
- Dough blade: for bread dough, if you bake often.
Good British uses
- Pastry: pulse butter into flour for shortcrust in seconds, then add the water.
- Breadcrumbs for bread sauce and treacle tart; freeze the extra.
Check before buying
Storage for the discs, whether the bowl and blades are dishwasher safe, and the noise level. If you mostly make cakes, a stand mixer may suit you better.
How we choose
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