It is difficult for a modern woman to do without an assistant. There are a number of monotonous operations that you should trust the machine to get a high-quality result. A food processor is good in that it combines a large number of useful and necessary functions for every owner: cuts, grinds, whills, kneads and much more.
How to choose the right food processor?
First of all, it is necessary to pay attention to the dimensions of the machine. If even the best and most convenient food processor does not fit in your kitchen size, taking too much space will not do any good.
Secondly, you should look at what the harvester is capable of and how much you need it. It makes no sense to overpay money for bells and whistles that you do not need. A food processor with fewer functions will please you at a price, while you get everything you want. By the way, such machines, as a rule, are much more compact than their multifunctional brothers.
Decide whether you need an automated model, or a hand-held food processor. It is also capable of cutting, grinding and whipping, but not at the expense of the running motor, but the mechanical rotation of the handle. Of course, this requires certain physical costs. But all the same, the result is achieved more quickly than with a knife or a whisk.
If you decide to stop at the automatic combine, then specify the power of the device. The more a combine harvester, the more speed regimes are provided in it, the greater the power. However, this does not mean that it is worth choosing the car with the highest score. Important is the ratio of capacity and volume of the bowl for a food processor. So the volume of 1.5 liters will be enough for a power of 300 watts.
How to choose a bowl for a food processor?
This device is usually made of plastic, metal or glass. Note that the plastic is particularly fragile, so you will probably have to replace the bowl after a while. When choosing a bowl, be guided by its spaciousness and impact resistance. It can be convenient if the bowl has its own lid and it can be put to cool.
What are the nozzles for a food processor?
Standard elements are a knife for cutting, a disk knife for grinding, there is often a grater or a blender nozzle for making cocktails. Sometimes there is a nozzle-coronette, which is convenient to whip cream, mousse and mass for meringue. No less interesting, but less common nozzles - an emulsifier for mixing sauces and kneading dough, a grinder for cereals and nuts, a press for making puree and baby food. Still there are kitchen combines with cutting cubes - a special nozzle can cut vegetables, meat and fruit into equal pieces of the same size.
Fashionable novelties: a food processor with a meat grinder and a juicer
Recently, absolutely universal models appeared which, in addition to the usual functions of the combine, combine both a meat grinder and a juicer. In particular, such models are found in the Bosch brand. However, they are distinguished by their high price and energy costs. There are kitchen combines that perform the tasks of either juicers or meat grinders. Which one to choose? Think about what you need more - whether you daily squeeze fresh juice, or often make homemade minced meat from fresh meat. Either look at what technique you will be easier and more convenient to buy.
What else to consider when choosing a combine? Many women when choosing a kitchen assistant will certainly be guided by the design of the model: color, brevity, compatibility of the device with the interior of the kitchen play not the last value. Also pay attention to additional gadgets of the device: interesting nozzles, spare bowls or a compartment for storage of nozzles.