Ideal for every part of the preparation process, from mixing and grating to shredding and cutting, the best food processors perform tasks that often take up a lot of your time and energy. Find out more about the various advantages of having a food processor in your home.

Kitchen robot: Principle and operation

Modern food processors are available in complete, compact and mini models. Whatever their size, the basic components are the same: a motor, a bowl with a lid and a feed tube and a set of attachments. The motor is housed in the base of the unit and is the heaviest part of the unit. Full-size machines usually have larger, more powerful motors and can weigh up to more than 9 kg (20 lbs.). This weight has a utilitarian value: the heavy base gives the food processor stability and ensures that it does not move when the motor is running. Although the first food processor bases were coated only in hard white plastic, today they are available in a range of stylish colours and with metal and plastic finishes, so that you can have a food processor that blends perfectly into your kitchen décor.

The advantages of the food processor

The food processor isn't very expensive. And every penny you spend on it will be money well spent. As mentioned earlier, it is your best partner in food preparation. You will be able to start and finish on time, without having to spend the whole day preparing a dish. With the help of the food processor, you won't end up exhausted and tired after food preparation. The food processor will take care of more than half of the work. This will keep you fresh and full of energy after preparing meals. Some women report feeling stressed and have no appetite after preparing a meal, especially if they have to prepare for a large number of people. But with the help of a food processor, this will never be the case again. The machine will take care of the stressful part of the food preparation process to ensure that your appetite remains intact afterwards.

Different types of food processors

After having seen the principle and operation of a food processor and its various advantages, discover now in detail the various types of this device. There are, in fact, a variety of food processors on the market. First of all, you will find some for sale in the shape of a mini food processor. Compact and quite versatile, this model has a smaller bowl. This means that you can only process small quantities of food at a time. This makes it an ideal processor for couples. In addition, this type of food processor takes up little space because of its small size. It is therefore a perfect choice if you have little space in your kitchen. Then you have the complete food processors, offering a capacity of 7 to 20 cups. This second model of food processor comes with a variety of different blades and discs to handle all food preparation tasks. Finally, the all-in-one food processor can handle all types of food efficiently. These units generally have different capacities and sizes to meet all the needs of different households, and most of them run on electricity. With all this and the various advantages of having a food processor, don't hesitate to treat yourself to one.