People sometimes try to use food processors instead of blender, or vice versa, but this is not necessarily a good idea. Although it would be easier to do it this way, it is not always possible because the two appliances are made to do two different things.
So how would you explain a food processor? It is a machine that was created to take big pieces of food and convert them into smaller pieces of food to be used in various recipes. This can be done through different means and settings, such as chopping, dicing, mincing, and pureeing, depending upon the meal being prepared.
A food processor is characterized by a low voltage motor, often between 450 and 700 watts. It does not have to run very fast and it also is low and stout looking because it has to take in many chunks of food at one time. A cheap blender might run at the same type of low wattage, but the best ones these days are much more speedy and efficient.
Blenders like the Vitamix 1710 can cost as much as $600, but has a 1500 watt motor. The lower the wattage of the blender, the more likely you will need to have a second appliance available for your chopping needs. Some people do find good use in a food processor though.
So if my blender has more power than your run-of-mill food-pro, why bother with another machine? A weaker motor may not seem appealing, but it actually is ideal for the appliance's purposes. The regularly interchangeable steel plates are the cream of the crop for chopping and cutting consistently uniform veggies. But a blender may be so strong that it atomizes your food into a pulp without a second thought. With a food processor, you would get shredded Coleslaw, whereas a blender would give you Cabbage water.
In addition, a food processor is meant for dry foods and is better for them, while a blender is really made to blend liquids or to turn soft solids into liquids if you wish. Even a very inexpensive and simple blender will usually do a great job of mixing up your smoothies or your soups better than any other type of equipment.
For circulation purposes, only a small portion of the container is required to stay empty. A food processor usually has a slight allowance set for liquid. If you do not follow this specification, then you will have quite a mess on your hands. Liquid will splash over the open areas which allow for blade changes or size adjustments. This also endangers the motor. It can cause it to short out, exposing the vulnerable parts of the body.
Cavitation often occurs in blenders when ingredients get pushed to the side due to air pockets. This does not happen in food processors. It is hard to get the right blend in a recipe if all of the ingredients are not at the right temperature, though. Also, trying to mix dry ingredients does not work out as well in a blender, since the ingredients actually form a powder. A food processor would be the best bet in these scenarios because cavitation could be avoided.
So how would you explain a food processor? It is a machine that was created to take big pieces of food and convert them into smaller pieces of food to be used in various recipes. This can be done through different means and settings, such as chopping, dicing, mincing, and pureeing, depending upon the meal being prepared.
A food processor is characterized by a low voltage motor, often between 450 and 700 watts. It does not have to run very fast and it also is low and stout looking because it has to take in many chunks of food at one time. A cheap blender might run at the same type of low wattage, but the best ones these days are much more speedy and efficient.
Blenders like the Vitamix 1710 can cost as much as $600, but has a 1500 watt motor. The lower the wattage of the blender, the more likely you will need to have a second appliance available for your chopping needs. Some people do find good use in a food processor though.
So if my blender has more power than your run-of-mill food-pro, why bother with another machine? A weaker motor may not seem appealing, but it actually is ideal for the appliance's purposes. The regularly interchangeable steel plates are the cream of the crop for chopping and cutting consistently uniform veggies. But a blender may be so strong that it atomizes your food into a pulp without a second thought. With a food processor, you would get shredded Coleslaw, whereas a blender would give you Cabbage water.
In addition, a food processor is meant for dry foods and is better for them, while a blender is really made to blend liquids or to turn soft solids into liquids if you wish. Even a very inexpensive and simple blender will usually do a great job of mixing up your smoothies or your soups better than any other type of equipment.
For circulation purposes, only a small portion of the container is required to stay empty. A food processor usually has a slight allowance set for liquid. If you do not follow this specification, then you will have quite a mess on your hands. Liquid will splash over the open areas which allow for blade changes or size adjustments. This also endangers the motor. It can cause it to short out, exposing the vulnerable parts of the body.
Cavitation often occurs in blenders when ingredients get pushed to the side due to air pockets. This does not happen in food processors. It is hard to get the right blend in a recipe if all of the ingredients are not at the right temperature, though. Also, trying to mix dry ingredients does not work out as well in a blender, since the ingredients actually form a powder. A food processor would be the best bet in these scenarios because cavitation could be avoided.