The media could not be loaded. This little food processor is a personal chef assistant you didn’t know you need. I already own an old Braun food processor, but it is much bigger and heavier than this smaller version. I LOVE my original one that I have had for MANY years. But, it is cumbersome getting it out of storage. Plus it is too big to sit on my countertop. Unfortunately, that means it is out of sight, out of mind. When I saw this smaller Braun FP, I had to order it because it is more compact and takes up less counter space. It is also a name I trust and has proven to last for years. The Braun Food Processor is nice. But dang, it is bigger than I thought. The good news is, it is still half the size of my large one - yay! The bad news is, the quality definitely feels cheaper. Let’s dig into my impression of this Braun “mini.” ✅WHAT I LIKE: ▪️This is a powerful little sucker. It completely pulverizes SOME vegetables such as onions and certain leafy greens, but I knew that would happen. This is great because I have finicky eaters, and they have no clue they’re eating their most hated foods.???? ▪️Perfectly slices carrots, mushrooms, celery, and potatoes. Grates cheese quickly and with ease! ▪️Clean-up is a breeze because the parts and accessories are dishwasher-safe. I put everything on the top shelf. ▪️Excellent safety feature that won’t allow the processor to work until it is locked into the proper position. This is always a welcomed feature especially when you have kids distracting you while you cook, or have a million things going on in the kitchen. ▪️I can see and hear the powerful motor in action. I can process a large quantity of food in seconds which makes this machine the perfect helper when cooking for guests or a large family. ▪️I love classic black appliances. This matches most of my other appliances. ❌WHAT I DON’T LIKE: ▪️The 8-cup plastic container “bowl” is definitely not as good as the one included with my older Braun. This is the kind of plastic that feels like it could easily crack. So far I have not encountered any issues in the month I have been using it. It’s not terrible, and only time will show its true quality in this case. With that said, I was a bit disappointed when I first felt it. ▪️I don’t like the suction cups on the feet. I understand its purpose, but I find it hard to remove it from the counter. ▪️Only 1 reversible blade is included. For the price, I feel there should be two. ▪️If you’re like me and looking to make homemade potato chips in the microwave, the attachment included with this Braun Food Processor doesn't do them thin enough. My old Braun model can do this. You will need to buy a new blade. Unfortunately, only one reversible blade is included, but it is very handy for multiple tasks. ????OVERALL: This is a powerful food processor but as I mentioned, the quality doesn’t seem to be as good as my old larger one. This is reflected in the price for its class. With that said, I will mention, at the time of writing this review, the price has changed several times. So, do your research if you’re on a budget. If you’re a professional or hobbyist chef, you’ll want something a bit more professional. It’s an excellent machine that would be great for a student's first-time appliance. I also highly recommend this Braun Food Processor to anyone with a small kitchen who is looking for a reliable processor that can slice vegetables and grate cheese in under 10 seconds. I’ve used this processor almost every day for stir fry, sliced carrots for salads and to boil, grated cheese for tacos, and food prep for my kids' school snacks. You can’t go wrong with Braun, and I’m pretty impressed with it’s power and effective results.
