Food processors: 5 popular models

Gorenje SB 750 EAS silver

In the arsenal of Gorenje SB 750 EAS there is a circle with six nozzles (thick and thin shredding, thick and thin cutting, graters for straws and shavings), a knife for chopping products, blades for whipping proteins / cream, kneading dough.

Compared with more expensive models, the shredders and graters of this combine are "half", so cutting and rubbing products takes longer at a similar rotation speed.

Gorenje SB 750 EAS can squeeze juice from vegetables and fruits. The package includes an excellent cone nozzle for citrus fruits (the fruit is cut in half and pressed against the rotating core by hand), as well as a centrifugal nozzle. You should not expect special performance from it (there is quite a lot of juice left in the "waste"), it is rather a backup option.

The high bowl of the blender allows you to prepare not only a children's portion of mashed potatoes, but also to make cocktails for a small company. However, if you need to chop some herbs with spices, the task will be difficult: the products will have to be constantly removed from the walls and sent to the work area. To do this, you can use the shovel from the delivery kit or buy a silicone one.

The motor is quite powerful – 750 watts, it handles with slicing meat and chopping ice, but the manufacturer recommends not to load it heavily for more than 20-30 seconds. The rotation speed control is single-wheeled, 25-step, that is, almost smooth. The pulse mode button helps to get pieces of food, not a paste-like mass. Simultaneous operation with two bowls is not provided.

The package includes a stand for compact storage of attachments. This is very convenient considering their size and quantity. Please note: when a blender is installed on the engine compartment, the design turns out to be quite high.

If you want to join the world of kitchen automation, Gorenje SB 750 EAS is a good choice. This harvester is inexpensive, but it is equipped no worse than its famous counterparts, although the appearance gives out the price category.

Braun MultiQuick 5 K 700 white

One of the best models of food processors of the average price category. It has been produced for a long time, has undergone several cosmetic changes and still enjoys great success with customers. In terms of the number of positive reviews, Braun K 700 is the undisputed leader.

The two–cup design provides flexibility in the choice of grinding tools (the small bowl works with a single nozzle - knives). But in a large, two-liter bowl, you can perform many operations: slicing, chopping, rubbing, grinding, whipping and kneading dough.

Replaceable tabs-nozzles are diametrical, which ensures high performance and reduces engine operating time.

In general, ParkCity DVR HD 340 can be safely recommended as an inexpensive solution with HD resolution.

Unfortunately, additional attachments, for example, a shredder with a cut thickness adjustable from 0.5 mm to 9 mm, must be purchased separately and this is perhaps the only drawback. Some customers complain about the lack of dicing function, but this is a matter of personal culinary preferences.

The control of the engine start and the speed of rotation of the nozzles is separate, which allows you to set the speed until the moment of switching on. When using the pulse mode and some skill in the combine, even delicate fruits, such as strawberries, can be crushed (and not turned into puree).

The engine power of 600 watts is the smallest among those presented in today's TOP 5. However, Braun engineers were able to create a very efficient gearbox, which allows you to process even hard vegetables. Ten to fifteen minutes of continuous operation does not lead to overheating of the motor.

The small height of the housing (the bowls do not protrude above it either during operation or during storage) allows you to conveniently place the combine in the kitchen. Unfortunately, the nozzles will have to be folded separately, but fans of the perfect order in the lockers can purchase a container of appropriate sizes for them. The cord is wound on the "horns" and does not get tangled.

Braun K 700 is suitable for a small family in which they love and know how to cook.

Braun Tribute Collection FX 3030 white Price from 5 988 up to 5 995 ₴ →

Braun has taken an unusual step from the point of view of marketing: it has collected its best models of kitchen appliances and re-released them in the Tribute collection. All of them underwent a small "facelift", but retained both their former functionality and basic characteristics.

Engineers have also made a number of changes so that the Braun FX 3030 meets the requirements of today and tomorrow. For example, the engine power has increased by a third and is 800 watts.

The appearance has become more attractive due to the addition of white – in the colour of the case – handles on the bowls, the verified design of the switches and the rejection of numerous pictograms-instructions on the front panel (however, they are in the box in the form of stickers and, if desired, can be placed anywhere in accordance with the aesthetic views of the owner). Unfortunately, the rubberized pulse mode button was replaced with one of the switch positions – previously, pressing one finger was required to start the engine for a short time, now it takes two or three to turn, which in conditions of active work with products often leads to contamination of the handle.

The Braun FX 3030 is available only in white, while its predecessor is also offered with a black body.

Bosch MCM 5529 white

If competitors' two-liter bowls seem small, Bosch MCM 5529 offers capacities of 3.9 (main) and 1.5 (blender) liters.

Discs with graters and shredding knives from Bosch MCM 5529 are all-metal, which guarantees more quiet operation and no problems with the alignment of the nozzles. They are easier to operate (no need to mess with the clamps) and more reliable. To reduce the cost of the design, engineers made the disks double-sided. So, to change the grater from large to small, you just need to turn the disk over. Because of this approach, shredders work with "half" performance.

One of the key differences between this model and many competitors is the nozzle for dicing. Many people like it, but note that the success of slicing soft boiled vegetables, primarily potatoes, depends on the variety and condition.

Another useful nozzle, also not represented by many competitors, is a grater for making mashed soft fruits or boiled vegetables. Unlike a classic blender, the nozzle retains the texture of the products due to the low speed and technology of pushing through the sieve.

Some useful attachments are not included in the delivery package, in particular, this is a disk for slicing potatoes for deep frying. They will have to be purchased separately, in online stores.

The blender bowl is high, of a classic shape, the knives cope not only with fruit, but also with ice, which will undoubtedly appeal to cocktail lovers.

Unlike competitors, the combine has two speeds, large and small. On the one hand, this is correct, the dilemma of "8 or 10" can distract from thoughts about the necessary amount of salt. On the other hand, many users would rather have some kind of opportunity, even if they don't really need it.

For stability during operation, the housing is equipped with suction cup legs. This is very convenient, but if the harvester "sticks" to a hard-to-reach shelf in the locker, it will not be easy to remove it. The cord is hidden inside the case.

The Bosch MCM 5529 combine harvester can be recommended to fans of salads "vinaigrette" and "olivier". The dicing function of competitors is rare.

Kenwood Chef Premier KMC570 stainless steel

If you think that a food processor and a "real" dough are incompatible concepts, you are simply unfamiliar with the Kenwood KMC 570. It's just an ace in the field of kneading and whipping.

It's all about the design. The Kenwood KMC 570 has a stationary gearbox with a planetary nozzle. Unlike "conventional" combines, it rotates slower, is able to develop significant effort and, most importantly, moves in a circular orbit inside the bowl, for which it received such a strange name.

Three nozzles – for whipping, kneading dense (yeast) and soft (sand) dough will easily give odds to the most experienced confectioners.

The package includes a classic screw meat grinder with three grids and nozzles for squeezing juice from soft vegetables/fruits and sausage fillings.

As additional accessories, you can purchase drum shredders and graters, a dicing nozzle and several specialized nozzles for rolling out pasta dough and making several varieties of pasta in the Italian style.

A distinctive feature of the Kenwood KMC 570 is the possibility of simultaneous use of two bowls. In the big bottom, for example, to knead / beat something, and in a blender – to grind or make a cocktail. Theoretically, this saves time, in fact, not every housewife is ready to become a multi–woman.

The one and a half liter blender bowl is all-glass, but the glass is unusual, you can mix hot and cold ingredients in it without fear of thermal cracking.

The rotation speed of the nozzles is adjusted smoothly, there is also a pulse mode. The power of a kilowatt motor is enough even for making pasta dough.

The body of the combine is made of metal, the construction is massive and inspires confidence. A compartment is provided for storing the cord.

Kenwood KMC 570 is a specialized universal kitchen machine, as strange as this definition sounds. His hobby is baking and confectionery business and it makes sense to buy such an expensive combine only for fans of baking and desserts.