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Buying Guide: Food Processors
Turn your cooking chores into a comfortable and enjoying process with a food processor! One of the most sought after kitchen appliances, a food processor will help you make large batches of food from scratch quickly and easily. It facilitates the following types of tasks: Chopping/slicing vegetables, Pureeing, Shredding and grating, Mixing and kneading dough, Mixing and kneading dough, Grinding.
Features of Food Processors
1. Types Of Juicer
Two types of juicers are available in a food processor- Centrifugal & Citrus. A Citrus juicer type is apt for those who want to extract juice only from cirtus fruits, a Centrifugal juicer type will allow you to extract juice even from hard fruits easily such as watermelons, vagetables.
2. Speed
Some food processors operates on one speed while some food processors operate on multi speed levels in order to handle varied food types of different versatility at a certain given time. Ideally, you should go for a multi speed level appliance for better results.
3. Type Of Switch
The switch is in relation with the speed at which a food processor operates. Rotary and piano are the two basic types of switches. Piano type switches give the maximum speed and are quite comfortable to use. Rotary switches are the traditional dial type switches as seen in mixers.
4. Locking System
Some machines come with this incredibly useful feature. Look for a food processor that has this automated system of locking the jar tightly. The machine will not start unless the jar has been locked properly on the basic grinder. It ensure safety on all grounds.
5. Capacity
6. Incher/Pulse Mode
These modes are meant for chopping delicate food items like onions & hard boiled eggs or whipping milk shakes or folding flour into batter form to retain the creaminess consistency. For best results, opt for this feature to be a must in your appliance.
7. Power
Larger the unit, more the power is required to perform tasks. Don't settle for less than 400 watts. Ideally, 500-600 watt motor should be decent enough to handle your needs. Professional units feature up to 800 watts which means more than enough power.
8. Safe Overload
Over-loading the motor can cause it to burn out. To prevent this from happening, food processors are accompanied with a circuit breaker. It's vital to protect the long life of your food processor as well as your home.
9. Feeding Tube
A feeding tube should be generous enough to fit in potatoes and tomatoes without having to cut them. If they need to be chopped down before, the whole purpose of saving on time and efforts gets defeated. So opt accordingly.
10. Safety
Keep in mind to opt for the appliance that are dishwasher safe, in order to cut down extra efforts and time. Also look out for safety features like automatic shut off, locking system and circuit breaker to avoid any kind of injury or mishappening.
11. Storage
Usually, Food Processors come with varied attachments. The attachments you buy will take a considerable amount of space for their storage. There are models that come with storage boxes and compartments to reduce the work so opt accordingly.
12. Attachment Type
If there are specific tasks that you might need to work on frequently, It's best to know which attachments will be suitable for your kitchen cooking purpose & opt accordingly. Ideally, jug blender attachments is a must for the appliance.
Consider The Attachments
Knife Blade
Also known as a sharp metal blade, a knife blade you chop raw and cooked vegetables, fish, meat, cheese, etc. in the exact consistency you want. Be it fine or coarse, you have control over the texture here.
Egg Whip
An egg whip has two straight arms and large open paddles to help you beat egg whites and whisk cream.
Pusher
A pusher slides over the feeding tube and comes in a small as well as large size. A small pusher is meant for processing food items such single carrots and cucumbers. A large pusher is useful for slicing and tearing up large pieces of food such as apple.
Dough Blade
This attachment helps knead dough for pizza and bread.
Reversible plates
Reversible plates help in shredding and slicing at the same time with each side dedicated to both.
Additional Tips To Be Considered Before Buying.
Think Before You Buy
Don't get overly ambitious with the attachments. Plan and make a list on your requirements. Purchase accordingly to save your money as well as storage space.
Go Through The Reviews
Read reviews online about the pros and cons of your chosen list of food processors to feel confident about your purchase.
Narrow Down Your Options
Narrow your options by asking yourself questions such as do you have large family, do you hold frequent parties at home, how much do you cook, what kinds of food items do you cook and more. You will find your options narrowed down.
Consider The Weight
The more weight the base of your food processor has, the more difficult it will be to move it around.
