Food Processors 101: What Does A Food Processor Do?

If you’re in the market for a new kitchen appliance, then at some time you must have wondered - what does a food processor do? 

Well the Magimix Food Processor is a multifunctional appliance that’s ideal for large families and entertaining. Once you understand what it can do for you in the kitchen, you’ll wonder how you ever managed without it! 

So let’s take a look at how the Magimix Food Processor can make short work of your time in the kitchen and help you make some really awesome meals. Then we’ll answer one of our customer’s other frequent questions – what is a food processor vs blender and which is the best appliance for my needs? Lastly, we’ll look at how to buy a food processor or blender, so you can get started creating the first of many gastronomic delights in your kitchen!

What does a food processor do?

What does a food processor do? Well, it opens up your entire cooking world because with a food processor you can make anything from a simple dip, soup or sauce to an entire meal for your family. It can grind, chop, mince, puree, shred, grate, mix, blend, slice and knead. Just about every action that creates masterpieces in your kitchen can be done with the Magimix Food Processor. 

A food processor can take care of tedious tasks for you, such as kneading dough, whisking egg whites, finely and evenly slicing fruit and vegetables, grating cheese, to even blending soups and smoothies! It was designed to be a helping hand in the kitchen. 

What is a food processor vs blender?

What is a food processor vs blender and which is the best appliance for your needs? Well, Magimix carries both food processors and blenders and they are different beasts. For example, the Magimix Premium Power Blender can be used to make primarily liquid preparations like soups, salad dressings, creams and veloutés, batters, smoothies, juices, milkshake, cocktails, purees, and even crush ice. Not forgetting that you can also grind spices with your blender using the glass mill attachment. People who purchase our premium blender are focused on making drinks, purees, soups and other mainly liquid meals, drinks or appetisers. 

On the other hand, food processors are for those who want an appliance that can perform multiple functions. In fact, it can replace a chopper, blender, dicer and mixer and do all these tasks better, faster and safer than by hand. So if you want to shred cheese quickly, dice onions without your eyes watering, make your own homemade mayonnaise, knead dough or mince beef for hamburgers, then a food processor is the appliance of choice!

So, which one is for you?

Get a food processor if...

• You like to avoid processed foods by cooking from scratch - food processors let you use ingredients you choose to create things like mayonnaise, dips and sauces among others
• You have a large family or like to entertain - it makes prepping so fast and easy. Imaging chopping, slicing, grating and mixing in seconds and without breaking a sweat.
• You are looking for an appliance that can take care of different tasks for you - Magimix food processors are designed to be multi-functional and can replace up to 6 kitchen appliances.
• You want to save time in the kitchen - stop spending minutes preparing your ingredients when you can toss them into a food processor and the task can be done quickly and easily for you. 

Get a blender if...

• You're looking for an appliance to handle mainly liquid preparations. Think cocktails, smoothies and soups. Magimix blenders are made with borosilicate glass which is ideal for both hot and cold liquids. 
• You are looking to live a healthy lifestyle by increasing your intake of fruit and vegetables. Liquidising them into smoothies or soups makes them easier to include in your diet on a daily basis. 

Get both if...

• You like to make the most of your appliances by getting them to do all the heavy lifting for you! Make sure to choose high quality appliances that are designed to be used and loved for years. 

How to buy a food processor or blender

If you want to know how to buy a food processor or blender, the best way is to purchase directly from the Magimix website. This gives you confidence knowing that you have bought the best food processor or blender from one of the leading suppliers of kitchen appliances. 

We offer a 30 year guarantee on all motors and 3 years on parts, electrics and labour. With our free Magimix app, you can also explore hundreds of fabulous recipes on your phone or tablet.

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