2024 Author: Gavin MacAdam | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 13:38
Food processors are going through tough times right now. Too many competitors have appeared: submersible blenders, kitchen machines, solo appliances (juicers, mixers, vegetable cutters). And, despite this, in the assortment of every self-respecting manufacturer, various kitchen processors are presented, which greatly facilitate the life of modern housewives
Food processors allow you to easily and quickly solve several problems: chop food with a large impeller knife, beat egg whites, stir the dough and cook puree, cut vegetables on various graters, squeeze the juice from apples and carrots. In addition, many devices are also equipped with attachments for squeezing citrus juice.
Combines with the function of a screw meat grinder were created especially for the Russian market. The fact is that it is in our cooking that minced meat dishes are so widely represented. Recently, some manufacturers have added a vegetable dicing attachment for their favorite Olivier salad. And the most "advanced" models not only process products, but also turn them into delicious hot dishes, boil water and even steam them.
Not without a flaw
The combine is designed to replace a number of machines in the kitchen. However, in the event of a breakdown, you can lose all the devices at once, because they work on one motor. In addition, the variety of functions has led to the emergence of a large number of attachments and accessories that take up a lot of space, and sometimes get lost.
Manufacturers are trying to solve the problem of storing nozzles, at least partially, so almost all food processors are equipped with small compartments for storing graters and shredders. However, some accessories will still require additional shelf space.
The question of rationality
There are two more aspects that the owners of the harvesters do not like. The fact is that they are all focused on working with a large number of products. For example, when you are waiting for a dozen guests, the combine will help you prepare (a bowl) of herring under a fur coat, but putting it into operation to chop, for example, one carrot is irrational.
Secondly, the unit has to be disassembled and washed manually. And therefore, many housewives do not use these devices for solving daily tasks. Manufacturers are trying to eliminate these shortcomings. This is how a number of compact combines, equipped with a small bowl and only the most necessary functions, appeared.
There is safety in numbers
So what to buy: a food processor with different attachments or a separate blender, juicer, vegetable cutter and meat grinder? It is believed that a single instrument with many functions cannot do each of them as well as a dedicated technique.
Based on this, the most popular functions will require a solo technician, and the auxiliary ones will need a processor. For example, someone likes cutlets, meatballs and cabbage rolls, then in this case you should purchase a screw meat grinder and a kitchen processor for chopping food and making juices. And if you need to squeeze juices from fruits every day, then it is better to give preference to a juicer with a press, and take the combine without an additional juice attachment.
Everything is individual
Combines with multiple functions are often referred to as kitchen machines. However, the number of attachments is not their only distinguishing feature. These devices have a top drive: their knives are located behind the engine on the hinged part of the body. This enables the combine bowl to automatically rotate around the axis during operation.
Bottom-driven cutlery knives are located in the inside of the bowl. At the same time, she herself remains motionless - only the knife rotates. There is an opinion that such "under-drive" machines cope better with shredding, slicing and cocktails. However, dough and minced meat are not kneaded as well as "top drive" combines.
And kitchen machines are also good because they are a kind of constructors, the necessary parts and attachments of which can be purchased if necessary. "Bottom drive" harvesters are usually sold as a complete set. Only in rare situations is it necessary to purchase additional parts. Prices for both bottom drive and top drive food processors are quite different. But both types belong to the kitchen appliances of the upper price group.
And what do you think: is a food processor really necessary on the farm today?
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