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A lot of the more versatile electric choppers can be used in pretty much the same way as a food processor, just on a smaller scale. Capacity - You need to make sure the chopper you buy has a decent bowl capacity so you don’t have to chop things in loads of batches. Most mini choppers have a bowl capacity of at least 500ml which is enough for most users. This size is also perfect for making sauces and dips. Using a vegetable chopper will save you time as you just place the vegetables in the chopper and the vegetable chopper cuts the vegetables in seconds. You can only chop the veg to the size of the grid, so it’s no use if you want anything finely chopped

They really take the hassle out of preparing fresh, home-cooked meals for your family; chopping all your vegetables for you in seconds. So you can have a bolognese bubbling on the hob in no time. This chopper is also pretty easy to clean - the bowl and the blades can be popped in the dishwasher and the top can be wiped down - just keep the string dry so it doesn’t weaken over time. Pros There are also various food choppers that sit somewhere in between. So, however much help you need in the kitchen, there will be one to suit your culinary needs. I'm disabled with one ‘good’ hand. I have a Zyliss Easy Pull which is brilliant. It has different blades, from fine to coarse, then you literally just pull the handle. Easy to clean and durable.” (Recommended by Mumsnet user Uncomfortablydumb53)

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Extra features - If you want your food chopper to do more than just chop your vegetables up then you might want to choose one that has dripper holes in the top for pouring oil in to make sauces, or one that comes with pots and lids to store your food once it’s prepped. It’s a compact and powerful little machine that comes with two speeds so that you’ve got more control over the chopping process. There are a number of different options when it comes to vegetable choppers, with the 2 main types being manual models which can chop your vegetables into small, neat pieces in a really short time. Or the electric models which have the ability to chop, mince, dice, blend and mix almost everything you can eat. Including meat, fish, vegetables, purees and sauces. These models tend to be like food processors, only smaller so they leave your kitchen with more space. If this is what you’re after then look for a model that can chop, mince, and blend ingredients. How do you clean a food chopper? It comes with a set of two stainless steel blades that you can use for chopping both coarsely and finely, as well as puréeing and liquidising. And it also comes with a blending tool that’s perfect for making your own mayonnaise and for mixing up sauces, dips, and dressings.

I've got this which is brilliant… I also have a food processor with three different sized bowls but tend to use the manual ones for chopping onions and carrots as it is so much easier.” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user EmmaGrundyForPM) It has four blades and two speed settings so you can chop, dice, blend, and purée everything you need in no time.As you can now successfully chop vegetables into the correct size for many recipes, you will find that you need to use less vegetables to achieve that desired shape and size. Which means your vegetables will go further. Saving you money in the process. You do need to take the time to read the user manual and follow the instructions carefully to assemble it properly and make sure you don’t overfill it, especially with liquids. Pros

Then there are those food choppers that fall in between the two. This means however much help you need or want in your kitchen, there will be a vegetable chopper to suit you and your family. Advantages Of A Vegetable Chopper If you choose a vegetable chopper which is manually operated, it will require you to physically operate it. This assumes you are fit and have the ability to use one. Many vegetable choppers are supplied with extra attachments or blades which can be used for various functions including; Electric Vegetable Choppers: This vegetable chopper features a small motor that powers the cutting blade. You feed the vegetables through and press a button to chop, making the process much faster than with a manual device. While more efficient, they are costlier and more difficult to clean. They also tend to have fewer cutting blades, although more expensive models often come with multiple types.

Can a chopper be used as a food processor?

The small capacity means you need to pre-cut some things so they’re small enough to fit in the chopper