Kenwood MultiPro compact food processor, $209 at Myer
With its 2.1 litre bowl and multitude of accessories and attachments, the Multipro compact food processor by Kenwood definitely earns a place in the best food processors available.
Its unique Express Serve attachment allows you to slice, dice or grate direct to your plate and the Express Dice attachment ensures that it is easy to dice or make crudités and fries.
Key features:
- Durable 800W motor
- Two speed and pulse function
- Dishwasher safe
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The Kitchen Wizz 15 Pro, $749 at Minimax
Slice, dice and shred with two chute options, four blades, and eight attachments and precision tools; this kitchen must-have makes being a pro at food prep achievable.
Key features:
- Multiple chute options
- Multidirectional timer
- Heavy duty induction motor
- 2000W
Kambrook Snap & Seal electric food processor, $89 at Myer
If an easy-to-use, effective food processor is what you're after, this affordable design is for you. A big pro is that it's dishwasher-friendly, making it simple to rid the bowl of residue from oil and butter.
Key features:
- Precise control with two speeds and pulse
- Eight cup capacity
- Stainless-steel-S blade
- Dual feed chutes: extra-wide and small
- Overload protection
Ninja Professional food processor, $149 (usually $249) at Myer
With its 850 watt motor and mid-range price point, this one packs a punch. One of the best features of this processor is its four intelligent pre-set programs, meaning you can literally slice, dice, chop and puree at the simple touch of a button.
Key features:
- 850W motor
- Four pre-set auto IQ programs
- Dishwasher safe and BPA free
- One-year warranty
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KitchenAid 7-cup food processor, $249 (usually $299) at KitchenAid Australia
Simple to use (and clean), this three-speed food processor has the ability to chop, slice, mash, puree, and shred your ingredients. Pack it up and store it easily – the blade and disc attachments fit within the bowl.
Key features:
- Available in four colourways
- Seven cup capacity
- Two speeds
- Easy to clean
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Sunbeam compact multi food processor, $242.95 at Amazon
As its name would suggest, this food processor provides everything you could possibly need for food prep in one compact machine. One of its best features is the extra-wide chute feature, which allows vertical or horizontal slicing.
Key features:
- 800W motor
- Two speed settings plus pulse
- Large two litre BPA free bowl
- Stainless-steel processing blade
Magimix 3200XL food processor matte white, $699 (usually $799), David Jones
Priding itself on providing a "6 in 1" solution, the Magimix 3200XL is considered one of the best. Grate, slice, whisk, knead, blend, chop, and emulsify in this ultra-quiet and ultra-handy processor.
Key features:
- Made in France
- 30-year motor guarantee
- Multifunctional six solutions in one
- One litre main bowl
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What is a food processor good for?
Unlike other various small kitchen appliances, the food processor is multifunctional. All the while saving time and promoting healthy eating, these machines can help you along any culinary journey. From needing dough, to cutting vegetables and shredding cheese, the food processor does it all.
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