How to choose a food processor?

In the modern kitchen, you can find a large number of household appliances, which greatly facilitate the cooking process and make our life easier. One of these wonder-units is a food processor. It is incredibly useful and multifunctional, with its help you can perform a lot of actions quickly and simply. You can use it as a juicer, meat grinder, mixer, knead in it any type of dough and even make noodles. That's why many housewives are wondering how to choose a food processor, so that it meets all the necessary requirements and was as functional as possible. To answer this difficult question, you need to familiarize yourself with all the characteristics and basic properties of this device, which we will do in this article.

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Determine the main goals of buying the

combine First, decide for yourself what you are buying the device for, because almost all models of food processors have a lot of functions, and it seems that they are all the same, but it is not:

• First, decide if you really need a cutting-edge food processor. Functions are standard in any model, but mixing of dough and preparation of sauces is not in all. Will you use them in your kitchen, and so often do you cook such dishes?
• Secondly - note that in your home it is already possible to have such familiar units as a blender, meat grinder and coffee grinder. Do you need to buy an expensive device that simply has the same functions? It is illogical to overpay for what is already present in your kitchen.

Once you answer these questions, you can safely choose a harvester.

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Features of the choice of the food processor

Let's look at the main points that should be taken into consideration when choosing this device.

Power

The performance of your equipment will depend directly on this parameter. Naturally, the more powerful it is, the faster and easier it will be to cope with the necessary tasks.

Important! The more powerful the device is, the larger the bowl, that is, the working capacity.

Speed ​​range

The combine with the largest set of functions has the greatest number of possible speeds:

• Low speed is also needed, because they are easier to whip soft products, make sauces and knead the dough.
• But solid ingredients are better to grind at high speed.

Important! In this case it is not necessary that in each mode there are 5 additional speed settings.2 options( slow and fast), which are often present in inexpensive models - is enough for the periodic use of a food processor.

Number of nozzles

Their number is sometimes misleading. Therefore, in order for the purchase to be considered carefully, once again carefully examine your kitchen and decide which food processor to choose:

• if you already have a juicer and a meat grinder, then it makes no sense to buy a combine with nozzles for cutting meat and fruit press;
• if you love pastries, of course, you can not do without such attachments as a whisk and kneaders.

Important! Do not interfere in any kitchen and nozzles for cooking pasta, sausage and ice cream.

Working bowl material

Plastic containers are very practical and light, but they are unlikely to last long. But the glass bowls are distinguished by their high hygienic characteristics, besides they are not afraid of blows and allow to observe the process taking place inside the container.

Presence of a special cover and removable handles

Before choosing a kitchen machine, be sure to check whether these items are included in the kits, because they:

• helps to protect the kitchen from splashing liquids;
• exclude the possibility of foreign objects entering the bowl.

Important! Already cooked dishes are much more convenient to store in a container with a sealed lid.

Combine control type

It can be touch or mechanical:

• If you prefer traditional things, then you will be more comfortable to use the rotary switch and buttons for selecting the mode, setting the timer and the speed of rotation.
• More practical is still touch control, because it allows the working machine to choose the appropriate speed.

Important! Touch panels, though very comfortable, often fail. Therefore, if for you the main criterion is reliability, then mechanics is your option.

Form and dimensions of the kitchen machine

For compact kitchens compact models are ideally suited perfectly, which can be stored even on suspended shelves. But owners of spacious premises can think about buying larger combine harvesters. Determine in advance where your kitchen will be located combine, so as not to lose with the size.

Important! When choosing a device that is useful and useful for any home, remember that the more functions there are in it, the more money from the family budget will be allocated for its purchase.

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Food processor - salvage?

If a person has never encountered such a technique before, it may seem to him that for him it will become a real salvation, because so many useful and necessary functions are combined in one unit.

With its help it is really possible to perform a huge number of actions: grind, grind, cut, grate, make mincemeat, squeeze juice, prepare cocktails, knead dough and the like.

How to choose a food processor that perfectly matches your needs? Just think carefully about what you still do not have in the kitchen for a full cook. But be prepared for the fact that you still have to do a lot of work manually, and even then, and wash such a device. Therefore, in order, for example, to grind one carrot to a soup or to chop a pair of bulbs, it's easier not to get such a device, but to arm yourself with the most common knife. Time and effort for the whole shredder process will go far less.

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Which manufacturer of kitchen appliances should I prefer?

To date, the choice of such devices is quite large, because almost every manufacturer of kitchen appliances is engaged in their manufacture and delivery to the modern market. In order not to get lost completely, you need to familiarize yourself with the most popular, already tested models of combines and brands that produce them. These include:

1. According to user reviews, the most powerful combine for grinding solid products is the Bosch MUM 86R1.In terms of security, he is also recognized as a leader( according to experts).
2. The Braun K700 combine is the perfect combination of quality and price. It has everything you need - a huge set of tips for whipping, chopping, slicing, even kneading dough. The kit also has a citrus press and a juicer. In addition to it you can buy a professional corolla. It has two bowls, different in volume - it's half a liter, the second one is two liters. In a small you can grind vegetables, greens, cook food for kids, and in a large - full meals, do cocktails, minced meat, dough. In use it is incredibly simple, you can wash it with both hands and in a dishwasher. It has protection against unplanned switching on in case of overheating.
3. Moulinex is a compact, inexpensive food processor. Its functions are quite diverse and useful. If you do not consider yourself a super-cook, prepare simple meals, then this is the perfect choice for you. It perfectly copes with the functions of the blender and meat grinder, allows you to quickly cut vegetables, whip a simple dough for a home biscuit and chop the meat. Due to the system of special guides, all its attachments are perfectly in place, and this is important for this technique. It is easy to assemble and disassemble. The removable bowls and blender handles can be stored separately for even more convenience.
4. Kenwood combines stand out among the models of other brands of special power, large capacious bowl, incredibly stylish and modern design. For example, the model KM-266 has a body and a bowl of stainless steel, due to this it looks just smart. In the kit there is a dough nozzle, a universal knife, a whipping attachment, a grater, a disc for shredding, as well as a juicer and a meat grinder.
5. Philips models are distinguished by the presence of a unique system Smart Control, through which each mode has its own settings, installed automatically. Components of such a combine can be washed in a dishwasher. Most importantly, it is sold together with a special holder to store all the attachments. In some models of this brand there is a meat grinder, in others - a juicer. This manufacturer is distinguished by the fact that it never mixes these functions in one device

So, we got acquainted with how to choose a kitchen machine according to all your requirements and desires. But the main thing is to remember that this technique can not be bought at random, because it will be guaranteed for you for more than one year. The purchased harvester should become not just another modern item in your home as a "must have", but your reliable assistant and loyal friend.