Using a food chopper processor in ingredient preparation can save valuable time in the kitchen. With a wide variety of processor options, including several multi-function machines, there is a processor to suit every cook's needs.
Food processors come in every shape and size, with capacities ranging from a few ounces to 20 cup commercial models. For small quantity processing, a manual food processor is a handy alternative to the larger models.
Manual processors often perform more than one food preparation function. Offered by most kitchen equipment manufacturers, they can chop, grind, grate or slice small quantities of ingredients for cooking and baking. These smaller processors are compact and easy to store, with a variety of attachments to suit the task at hand. Manual processors come in table top or handheld versions.
The table top processor can be used for fine or coarse grating, chopping or slicing. In one model, food products are held by hand and scraped over the cutting surface, while the processor is held securely by the opposite hand. There may be several different types of cutting surfaces on the same processor to produce varying results. Another type of tabletop manual processor has a bowl and lid like the automatic version. However, the processing action is operated by a handle that turns the blade. Most models feature a suction or non-slip base, to secure the processor to the countertop.
Handheld processors contain interchangeable stainless steel grinding, grating or chopping drums that fit into the unit. The food is placed into the top of the unit, and a manual pusher forces the food onto the cutting drum. The hollowed drum ejects the processed ingredients after cutting.
Blades, bowls, drums and handles are removable and washable. The manual processor is an excellent option for small food processing tasks. Use to a cup of grate parmesan or Romano cheese onto your pasta. Grate cinnamon or nutmeg for baking. Save time and space in your kitchen with a small multi-purpose processor.