A food processor is a multifunctional kitchen appliance that is designed to quickly and easily perform repetitive food preparation tasks like chopping, slicing, shredding, grinding, and pureeing. A food processor can be used to prepare almost any type of food. Importantly, a food processor can be a valuable time saving resource for any cook and eliminate stress that would otherwise be put on hands, wrists and forearms from repetitive cutting tasks.
Basic food processor food preparation activities include:
- Beating egg whites or cake batter
- Chopping and slicing fruits and vegetables
- Grinding nuts, seeds, spices, meat, and dried fruit
- Mixing and kneading bread, pie or other doughs
- Pureeing fruits or vegetables
- Shredding or grating cheese or vegetables
A food processor’s function can be changed by using different types of blade attachments
like shredding or slicing discs. Simply use the proper attachment and push the food through the processor’s feed tube via the plunger.
Published 5/23/2010 12:00:00 AM
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