Food Processors Blenders & Food Processors

Food processors help cooks complete a variety of kitchen tasks when prepping meals. Their sharp blades go through nuts, vegetables, and other solid foods with ease, helping chefs save time when cooking. Staples® stocks an inventory of the products along with other small countertop appliances such as blenders, juicers, and toaster ovens.

Consider Uses of Food Processors
The machines cut, slice, chop, or grind bulkier items such as meats, block cheeses, and hard vegetables. Home and restaurants chefs can chop breadcrumbs, knead dough, and grind herbs and dry ingredients to add to recipes. The powerful blades and large mixing bowls help chefs make meals in bulk to use immediately or freeze. The multi-tasking tools puree soups and sauces and are suitable to grind small amounts of whole grains into flour. Some people use them to make nut butters, pesto, and dips, as well.

A food processor is a versatile kitchen tool for making soft-serve ice cream, mayonnaise, shredded potatoes, and other foods eaten daily. The devices can be used for making simple or complex foods, in single or multiple servings. They save time on food prep, whether cooking for one person or catering an event for a large crowd.

Review Features of Food Processors
These machines typically come with serrated blades that hold up to heavy use without needing regular sharpening. Most food processors also include a tube to insert food into, keeping fingers a safe distance away from the sharp blades. A typical 600-watt device withstands everyday usage whether chopping, kneading, mixing, or grinding. A pulse feature allows cooks to start and stop processing to accommodate different food textures. A touch pad panel prevents dirt and pieces of food from entering the kitchen accessory. Many come with a storage container to keep attachments and blades in one place. Wider specimens with heavy bases move around less when in use.

What Attachments Are Available for Food Processors?
Most processors include an S-shaped blade used as a basic attachment for everyday use. A shredding disc sits in the bottom of the mixing bowl to shred carrots, cabbage, and cheese. When making pies, pizzas, and bread, a dough blade can be used to knead flour mixtures. A slicing disc slices cucumbers, potatoes, and other vegetables that hosts can serve as finger foods. Processors with adjustable blades enable stopping at mid-slice to make thickness adjustments. Look for products that include several bowl sizes to accommodate bulky mixtures and smaller items such as nuts and herbs. A citrus press quickly juices oranges, lemons, and other fruits. A processor with a wide feed tube allows more food to enter at one time, reducing prep time.

What Capacities Are Available for Food Processors?
The average capacity of a food processor bowl ranges from 3 to 20 cups.

How Do Users Clean Food Processors?
Removable parts, such as blades and bowls, clean up easily with soapy water. Most parts and attachments are dishwasher safe. Users can wipe the machine's exterior surface to remove stains before storing.