Bosch MultiTalent 8 MC812S734G 1200 W Food Processor - White and Stainless Steel

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Overall, we really liked how fast and efficient the Bosch MultiTalent 8 MC812M853G food processor was. Storing discs and blades in a dedicated box means they’ll stay sharper and be more effective at chopping and shredding. Store them loose in a drawer and they'll gradually become blunter from rubbing against other items. What speed settings do I need on my food processor? The blades in the mini chopper are integrated, which means cleaning under them can be a bit of a pain. You can "pre-clean" it using the machine by adding water and a little bit of washing up liquid and switching it on for a few seconds. However, because of this, it doesn’t have as many accessories as its competitors – no whisk or dough blade, for example. But, it all depends on whether you feel that’s what you’d need from your food processor.

Nothing can save you more time in the kitchen than the best food processor. These handy home choppers can slice, chop, grate, and even mix homemade dough hands-free. Food processors come with sharp blades to slice through onions, carrots or avocados in seconds, and they often have pulse settings that can be used to make dips like hummus or guacamole.Each and every one of the best food processors in our guide has been tested by the Ideal Hometeam for even chopping, ease of use, and (of course) the cleaning process after you're done. Although some food processors do take up a lot of counter space, especially the ones with attachments for blending or even juicing, others will slot easily next to your toaster until you need it. The Easy Prep Pro isn’t perfect – its buttons are big and bulky, plus you have to hit the Off control rather than just the High or Low to stop it, which isn’t terribly intuitive. There’s also no dedicated storage for the discs or large chopping blade (though the mini bowl and blade store inside), meaning they could end up becoming blunt sooner than they should.What immediately impressed us about the Bosch multitalent 8 food processor was its powerful 1200W output, meaning the standard of chopping and blitzing was very high. A brilliant piece of kit, this food processor includes six attachments so you can slice, dice, knead and more with no trouble at all. This food processor settled into our kitchen all too well. As well as having a beautiful appearance, the machine itself did all kinds of jobs perfectly. It chopped, pureed, mixed and sliced with complete ease and earned top marks for kneading and cake mixing.

Finally, there’s the 1.5l blender, which is suitable for hot or cold ingredients, making it great for ice cold frappes or piping hot soups. On top of that, you also have a blender attachment for liquidating soups and smoothies and a mini chopper for smaller chopping tasks. Pros We would have liked another disc for larger slicing, because the slicing side of the disc is quite fine and not suitable for large shavings of cheese or vegetables. We also found that there was a little of whatever we sliced (be it courgette or cheddar) left at the very top of the blade, because the pusher doesn't quite fit all the way down into the bowl.The Morphy Richards Prepstar Food Processor stood out to us because we loved its stand mixer counterpart - the Morphy Richards Mixstar - is one of the top mixers we've ever tried. The Morphy Richards Prepstar Food Processor is good too, but it's a little less finessed. Everything comes stowed away inside a caddy that slots into the generous 4 litre food processor bowl. This lifts out for use and you can attach the blades or whisk to the central column, which then attaches to the handle that slots into the top of the machine. This handle is plugged in and then twisted into the bowl, which did take some getting used to. After Max, you have Pulse, where the machine automatically starts and stops at full speed, which is handy if you’re making things like milkshakes where you need time for the contents to settle down. The machine adjusts automatically to the food being processed, while a choice of small or large feed chute allows you to keep vegetables upright. This means you can control the flow of ingredients. The mini chopper is similarly efficient and can get foods close to a puree. You can use it on everything from smaller quantities of vegetables for sauces to hard cheeses and meat but, despite its shape, you can’t use it on things like coffee beans or spices. Accessories/attachments:Stainless steel blade, reversible shredding/grating disc, dough blade, creaming disc, blender