On the other end of the spectrum, a 5-cup processor toggles the line between a full-size and mini. The smaller models occupy less space, but can't handle larger portions of food. Most have a 3- to 5-cup capacity and can accommodate prepping items like spices, herbs, dressings, and dips.

When you choose a mini food processor, keep in mind what you may use it for and how much product you plan to process.

What to Look for in a Mini Food Processor Bowl Capacity The Proctor Silex Durable Electric Vegetable Chopper and Mini Food Processor does a real stand-up job for a low price. This particular blender comes with a range of great accessories to suit your individual lifestyle.The KitchenAid 3.5-Cup Mini Food Processor is our top choice because of its revolutionary drizzle basin, which allows easy funneling of liquid into the bowl. Simply fill the blender with hot water and a little dish soap once you’ve finished, switch it on and hey presto – no mess. Our favourite part of this blender though – apart from the gorgeous choice of colours – is the fact that it’s self-cleaning. A five-speed dial means that once the KitchenAid blender has started up, you can keep it slow or make it as super-fast as you like. Instead, the ingredients have time to fold in nicely. And, what that achieves is a splatter-free environment – both in and outside the jar. This particular blender, with its easy see-through and robust ribbed glass jar, comes with a soft start feature. The consistency of KitchenAid’s three-in-one blending system, together with its 1.5 Peak* HP motor with intelli-speed means your ingredients are finely and evenly blended so that each mouthful tastes as good as the next. Watch it turn nuts, seeds, ginger root and even leafy greens into a lovely smooth consistency for any clever kitchen creation you’re planning. When the ingredients get tough, you need to bring in a powerful blender and you’d be hard pushed to beat the KitchenAid’s K400 Glass Jar Blender.

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