Bosch MultiTalent 8 MC812S734G 1200 W Food Processor - White and Stainless Steel

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However, keen cooks and those who like to make batches for the freezer will get more use from the extra kit. An OG when it comes to kitchen appliances, we had a lot of faith in the Ninja 3-in-1 Food Processor. It claimes that you can create anything in this machine – “from dips to drinks, doughs to desserts” – and the brand has definitely got that right. Some food processors may also be able to double up as a stand mixer, blender or mini chopper, making them a better value all-in-one buy. Where will you store your food processor?

What immediately impressed us about the Bosch multitalent 8 food processor was its powerful 1200W output, meaning the standard of chopping and blitzing was very high. A brilliant piece of kit, this food processor includes six attachments so you can slice, dice, knead and more with no trouble at all. Even if you just wanted to do some chopping, you had to put the bowl on the machine, insert the right attachment and then install the chopping blade on top of that. Ideal if you’re cooking for a large family, this model offers a variety of functions in one single appliance. With a total of 23 different accessories to play around with (including different bowl sizes, graters, slicers and blades), there’s very little you can’t do with this food processor. Slice, grate, chop, whisk, blend, juice and cut with absolute ease, and you can even knead dough. We were particularly impressed with the speed and quality at which the Magimix food processor kneaded dough, taking out so much time and effort from what is usually an arduous process.

Bosch MultiTalent 8 MC812M853G food processor: the verdict

Finally, there’s the 1.5l blender, which is suitable for hot or cold ingredients, making it great for ice cold frappes or piping hot soups. This function took a while to set up - you have to install the attachment, the nest for the discs and then the disc itself - but once that’s all done, it was easy to use. The mini bowl fits inside the main one, and, crucially, has a seal around the edge to stop food spilling out, so when we chopped herbs, there was only one bowl to wash, not two. A separate recipe book has some ideas to get you started, but as you might expect, most of them are basics, such as pesto, mayonnaise, coleslaw, bread and pizza. All attachments fit comfortable into the dishwasher, and while there is only an On, Off and Pulse setting, these are incredibly powerful and fast. Our one reservation was that there is no way of slowing down for rougher chops. For this, it's best to use the pulse setting in short spurts.

For example, there are two very similar attachments - one for connecting the dough hook and one for just about everything else - but it’s nearly impossible to tell them apart from the illustrated guide. The Bosch MultiTalent 8 MC812M853G food processor is not a small machine by any means - the main bowl has a 3.9l capacity and it comes with a 1250W motor - so it’s for serious home cooks who need to prep for big dinners. There’s a fairly easy to understand illustrated guide with details on how to assemble the machine for each task but it can still be confusing because the parts aren’t always labelled. This food processor caught our eye because of its in-built scales. If you’re on the hunt for a food processor, the chances are the tools for measuring are absent from your kitchen too. The digital scales offer both metric and imperial units, and make the food prep process that little bit more seamless. Another unique feature is the Auto-iQ technology. Exclusive to Ninja, it allows you to tailor a program, giving you the result you want when food prepping, at the touch of a button. Although you can also control the appliance with manual settings, the Auto-iQ takes care of pulsing, pausing, blending and other process patterns in one move, adding to the stress-free nature of this gadget. It’s definitely something to consider purchasing if you like the highest quality technology for your appliances.Other perks included the large bowl that could handle multiple punnets of mushrooms and more than enough onion for any meal. It's got sturdy shredding, slicing and chopping disks that are held in place by a frame for no wobbling as you slice, and the insert into the feeding chute can also be used to measure liquids.