Food processor

Food processor is a kitchen appliance used to facilitate repetitive tasks in the preparation of food. Today, the term almost always refers to an electric-motor-driven appliance, although there are some manual devices also referred to as "food processors".

History

The electric food processor was invented by Pierre Verdun, a French catering company salesman, who was inspired to produce a simple but effective solution for restaurants' time-consuming tasks like shredding, slicing, and grinding. The first model, "Le Magi-Mix", a compact domestic version, was developed by Robot-Coupe, a company Verdun founded in 1963.

Function

Food processors are similar to blenders in many forms. A food processor typically requires little to no liquid during use, unlike a blender, which requires a set amount of liquid in order for the blade to properly blend the food. Food processors are used to blend, chop, dice, and slice, allowing for quicker meal preparation.

Types

There are different types of food processors based on their capacity, functionality, and design. These include mini processors, full-sized processors, and commercial processors. Each type is designed to perform specific tasks and has its own set of features and specifications.

Use

Food processors are used in a variety of cooking tasks such as chopping vegetables, grinding meat, nuts, and dried fruit, shredding cheese, and pureeing various food items. They can also assist in making dough for bread or pastries.

Safety

Food processors have safety features to prevent the motor from operating if the bowl is not properly secured to the base or the lid is not properly secured to the bowl.

See also

• Blender
• Mixer (cooking)
• Juicer
• Grater