Compiled by Patrick Avenell
A staple of the Mother’s Day gift-giving season, the food processor is essential for any household gourmet looking to create succulent and nutritious meals. Here are four of the best available this Mother’s Day:
Sunbeam Café Series Food Processor (LC9000) – RRP $399
An extra wide 14 centimetre chute, auto-pulse, on-board storage and a second bowl for processing convenience are the major features of this commercially inspired food processor.
“We are really proud of the LC9000: it’s designed with Sunbeam’s signature quality engineering and like all of our Café Series products, it’s inspired by commercial kitchen appliances but given an affordable price tag,” said GM of marketing John Turnbull. “The appliance also exemplifies why Sunbeam is the number one manufacturer in the Australian food processor market.”
Breville All in One (BSB530) – RRP $199
The All In One combines blending, mashing and chopping into a single box set. Attachments include a quad-blade chopper, an adjustable slicing disc, variable control masher and a 1.6-litre bowl.
“The All in One Anti Suction Blending allows you to keep control of the mix with up to 80 per cent less suction than other stick mixers,” said a spokesperson. “The Adjustable Slicing Disc has 24 thickness settings so you can customise the thickness of your slices from 0.5mm thin up to 6.0mm thick.”
Kenwood kMix Food Processor (FPX933) – RRP S399
Part of Kenwood’s retro-chic kMix range, this Food Processor includes coarse and fine grinding discs, a dough tool and a julienne disc. It is also available in wide range of amusingly named colours.
“The bold blue kMix FPX933 food processor has a powerful 1,000-watt motor, metal body and uses the patented Multipro dual drive system and space-saving design,” said a spokesperson. “It comes with a family-sized 3-litre bowl with 1.5-litre working capacity, serrated main blade, stainless steel slicing and grating discs, and a variety of other attachments.”
Bosch Food Processor (MCM4200AU) – RRP $249
Self-described ‘comfort features’ of this food processor include an integrated accessory drawer, cable storage and rubber suction feet for extra stability.
“The Bosch Food Processor boasts a multitude of options including blending, beating, juicing and cutting, said a spokesperson. “With an 800W motor and continuous cutting, the Food Processor is powerful and efficient. Stainless steel and plastic accessories complement a white finish with LED lighting and an integrated accessory drawer to keep bench tops tidy.”