Food Processors

Confused about which food processor to buy? In this section, we cover everything about food processors. From the types of food processors on the market to how to clean it, maintain it, buying a new one, and even repairing it, you’l find it all here.

Black & Decker FP1600B Food Processor Review – An Inexpensive And Efficient Solution

Having said that (gosh I hate saying “having said that”), I have to say that, today, it’s more difficult to separate true quality from a waste of money.

I don’t like repeating myself, but I have to mention this part in most of my reviews these days – the overseas outsourcing.

Outsourcing is not bad per se – but there are good practices, and then there’s bad outsourcing. I know the exact locations that will keep the quality of the products, and I know the ones that might mess it up.

Black & Decker FP1600B Food Processor Review

To simplify, nowadays I stick with these simple rules:

  1. I review products that are made in North America and Western Europe
  2. If I learn about somebody outsourcing, I only review product that is outsourced to locations that I know will keep the quality level
  3. I remove products that are outsourced to locations that might not maintain the quality

What does this mean for you?

It means that if you see a product on my website, the reviews for it are pure substance and still stand – so you can only see top-notch stuff here.

Now that we got that out of the way, let me tell you how is this review going to work:

  1. We’ll list the specifications
  2. We’ll take a nice long look at what the fresh customer reviews are saying – both PROs and CONs
  3. I’ll do my best to explain what everything said means.

The specifications of Black & Decker FP1600B:

  • powerful 450 W motor
  • designed for versatility…slicing, grating, mincing, chopping…
  • interlock design for extra safety
  • features a convenient cord storage
  • safe for use in a dishwasher…
  • steel chopping blade and shredding& slicing disc (reversible)
  • size: 11-2/7 x 7-4/5 x 15-2/3 “
  • 8 cups volume
  • It can sound like a lot of confusing terms before we see what the actual owners are saying. Let’s tend to that:

Pros

– the positive things the users had to say about the processor:

  • nice wide tube, it’s great when you don’t have to pre-cut everything…
  • I bought this on a sale for a ridiculous price and didn’t expect much, maybe that’s why I’m so impressed by how good this BD is…this is my first review on Amazon, but I had to share…
  • I use it to make meals for my 6 dogs. Meat, fruits, vegetables, you name it…zero issues…
  • It is sturdier than I thought by looking at the picture…
  • For the power it packs, it’s strangely cheap…
  • I am updating this review after 2 years of use…this thing works like a champ, just as good and fast as the day it arrived…
  • Great price.
  • Looks cute, it’s a central piece in my kitchen…
  • I was hesitant after reading some of the negative reviews. But now, I am so relieved that I jumped in and bought it, especially after struggling with those manual salad choppers that would break within weeks, months at best…
  • One of my better investments this year, it spares so much time…
  • The cleaning is super easy because even the part where the blades sit is detachable…
  • So cheap for the use I get out of it…will be updating this review to see how it passes the test of time…
  • Very precise and easy to follow instructions… 7th-grade level explanations…
  • crushes ice for margaritas like it’s butter…
  • very light…
  • so much easier to clean than a blender…
  • This is my second B&D, and it made me a lifetime fan of the brand…
  • great budget purchase…

The CONs

– the negative things the users had to say about the processor:

  • this processor wouldn’t turn on out of the box…
  • I got it on sale but got the wrong blade…it can’t even fit…
  • I spent an hour just trying to put this thing together…

My review:

A great budget solution, that’s what this is.

And for a budget solution, it packs some serious power. From what I’ve seen, it works as well as food processors that cost many times over. Solid build, quality steel used on the blades, pretty compact but still a nice wide tube.

I always liked the simple German design, and it seems that they made an effort even with their lower-end products like this. Kudos for that.

The main con that I am seeing is that it’s loud. Looking at the weight and the power, it probably is.

I had a similar issue with one of my previous food processors and I find that wrapping a cloth around the base of the processor cuts the noise at least in half since most of the noise comes from vibrations.

If the main issue is the noise, then for me, it’s a non-issue. For the price, especially.

Smart buy anyway you look at it.

Mondial MP-01 Food Processor Review

Mondial MP-01 Food Processor Review

As an ex Quality Assurance Manager of 8 years in a factory of small appliances, I believe it’s safe to say that I’ve got what it takes to find all these features combined in one product.

So, buckle up, we are going on a ride through a world of food processors. It’s not going to be a long ride, because I’ve done all the research and I’ll go through all of the results with you, step by step.

Mondial MP-01 Food Processor Review

But first, let’s see how this journey will look:

  1. We’ll list all of the product specifications
  2. We’ll go through a pool of positive and negative end-user reviews
  3. We’ll give our final grade to this product and see if it’s everything we hoped it will be

Product specifications:

  • Modern Design
  • Pulse Button
  • 1.5 Cup Capacity
  • Safety Lock
  • Blades are made out of stainless steel

Positive User Reviews

  • When it first arrived at my doorstep, I immediately unpacked it and put it to use. I threw in frozen fruit, vegetables, you name it. It’s been surprising me with its power ever since…
  • It is absolutely perfect for cooking for one, and could easily be used to cook for a large family, too. It’s so adorable and works so blasted well. I really do not know how I lived without a food processor for so long
  • This is by far the best food processor I ever had, and it didn’t cost me an arm and a leg. I have no complaints so far…
  • I have arthritic hands and shoulders. With less strength to prepare food, this food processor is a great assistant to do chopping jobs quickly and efficiently…
  • I’m stubborn about buying kitchen appliances because when it really comes down to it, I’d rather just chop by hand than pay for a processor. I’ve been getting by with some knives. This food processor is the perfect size for someone like me who cooks for one or a small group of friends…
  • It does a wonderful job, and it’s not a pain to clean either. The cleaning part is really important to me because I switched to this one. After all, my last one was still working, but there was so much food stuck under the blades that I just gave up on cleaning it…
  • It doesn’t have a large work bowl, but I just make more batches when I have friends or family over. It’s still much faster than cutting everything by hand. It just saves me so much time in the kitchen…
  • It’s a really powerful food processor, and also, it chops wonderfully. I can now make everything I need, from soups and salads to hummus and salsa in under 10 minutes…
  • It’s a wonderful little helper; I just don’t know what I would do without it. I also got one for my mother as a Christmas gift, she loved it. I simply don’t know how did I manage to find the time to chop everything by hand in the past…
  • This is perfect for my small apartment, and I didn’t need anything bigger than this. It works wonders on garlic, onion, nuts, herbs…
  • I cook from scratch a lot and this food processor does come in handy. I used it to chop walnuts for cookies and for cookie dough I made as holiday gifts, and everybody loved them…

Negative User Reviews:

  • It’s a great product, but I wish it came in more colors. Black is OK, but I wanted the stainless steel option, and I could also see it in red…
  • There is no chute to add ingredients gradually; something I never used anyway, but I think it’s worth pointing out…
  • Then the product arrived it was missing the chopper blade which made the processor useless. I’m still waiting for a replacement…
  • My only complaint is the short power cord. It limits where I can position it on my counter when working…

My Final Rating and Review:

Let’s cut right to the point – this is a great food processor, especially because it’s really inexpensive. It’s a great way to save money, and get all the functions that you absolutely need.

This is a great small food processor, so it would be ideal for cooking for 2-3 people. All in all, this is a great and efficient solution for smaller households that are working on a budget.

Cuisinart Elite Collection FP-12BK Food Processor – A Detailed Review

I used to work in quality assurance with one of the bigger players in the industry, I can definitely see right through all the courses of fancy food with names you can’t even pronounce and tell what appliances they’ve used.

They had a sidekick, and I’m here to help you choose yours, or at least get you a step closer to finding the perfect kitchen helper.

Cuisinart Elite Collection FP-12BK Review

What’s in this review

  1. We’ll list all of the product specifications as issued by the company
  2. We’ll go through a collection of positive and negative end-user reviews
  3. We’ll give our final grade to this product and try to figure out if it suits your needs or not

Product Specifications:

  • 1000-watt powerful motor
  • 2-cup work bowl and a smaller 4-cup work bowl included
  • Dough blade, stainless-steel slicing disc, chopping and mixing blades, shredding disc are all included
  • Dishwasher-safe parts
  • Spatula, a recipe book, and a how-to DVD are included
  • Built to fit Electrical Standards of North America

Let’s not get wooed by all the things we’ve seen so far:

Some User Reviews first:

  • What an outstanding machine. I don’t think I’ve had a better cooking experience than after I got my Cuisinart.
  • The thing I like the best about it is the fact that it replaces a small and a large food processor because it has two work bowls of different capacities, so you can use the same food processor to cook just for two or 6 people.
  • It handles everything that you throw in it with ease, and you can tell just after a few uses that it’s a high-quality product made to last. I can see myself using it for at least 5, maybe even 10 years if I’m careful.
  • The instruction DVD is actually worth watching, and it contains about 15 recipes that showcase this food processor and gives good ideas for how to use the product. It gives you great cooking tips too.
  • It helps me out with almost everything I do around the kitchen these days…
  • This food processor was one of the best investments I’ve made this year since I use it practically every day. It has already paid off its worth in all the time it saved me on cutting by hand and pre-cutting.
  • This baby is really quiet because it has such a powerful motor. I’m very impressed with the consistent results.
  • It’s is really easy to operate, and the lid comes off with a small push of two buttons and installs when you simply press it onto the work bowl.
  • It arrived two days after I ordered it, and I immediately put it to work. First I watched the DVD and got the very same results as the friendly chef from the video…
  • I made mostly bread with it so far, and I was impressed with how well it made the dough and how easy it was to clean it afterward. It’s so user-friendly and easy to store, I love it.
  • I have very limited storing options, and I was impressed with how everything nests into some other part and how little space it actually takes up in our cupboard. It is really quiet at work as well…
  • I am not a professional chef, but I’m a professional carpenter, so I appreciate a good tool. This one is everything I expected it to be at first glance. The brushed metal finish is looking good. The bowls are made out of heavy plastic and feel like they’ll last…

Negative User Reviews:

  • Mine arrived broken in a battered box… this is going back…
  • The cord that is supposed to be stored underneath the food processor got damaged, I’m waiting for a replacement.
  • It’s kind of heavy for me to move it around the kitchen on my own.

My Review

I have to give it to the designers from Cuisinart- the nesting bowls are such a smart solution. That’s definitely a useful feature that will save you a lot of money on buying more than one food processor.

However, as a former Quality Assurance Manager, I have to notice that the storage space for the electric cable was not designed as safely as it could have been.

Common Types of Food Processors

How to Clean Your Food Processor the Right Way

The most important is kitchen hygiene because we are dealing here with things we plan on putting in our mouths. I don’t want to sound overly dramatic but an untidy food processor is a haven