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If you often prepare vegetables, fruit, herbs or sauces, you’ll want to spend less time chopping, mincing, grating and mixing. But there’s a wide range of kitchen gadgets for chopping and blending to choose from. Hand blenders, stick blenders, mini choppers, vegetable slicers and kitchen graters each have a different purpose.
A low price or a long list of features doesn’t always tell you enough. Pay particular attention to the build, capacity and cleaning requirements. That way, you can avoid buying a gadget that ends up at the back of a kitchen cupboard after just a few uses.
A multifunctional kitchen gadget sounds practical, but not every attachment is suitable for every task. A stick blender is handy for soup, sauce and purée, while you’ll still need a grater or vegetable slicer for even slices or fine strips. So check which parts are included and what they’re designed for.
The power rating is often prominently displayed on electrical appliances. However, a higher wattage doesn’t automatically mean the same results for every task. Also check the speed settings, pulse function, blade design and maximum operating time. For example, the ROUNY 4-in-1 hand blender has a recommended operating time of one minute, followed by one minute of rest.
Sharp blades, small corners and loose parts can make everyday use cumbersome. Check whether the parts are detachable and dishwasher-safe. According to the product information, the Alpina Multi Grater should be cleaned with a damp cloth and isn’t suitable for the dishwasher. With an electric mini chopper, it’s also important to consider space for the cord and bowl.
Stainless steel is a common choice for blades, grater blades and slicing discs. It can withstand contact with moist ingredients, but should still be cleaned and dried thoroughly after use. For manual kitchen accessories, the handle’s sturdiness is also important. A non-slip base or safety grip can help keep the gadget stable.
A mini chopper with a 500 to 900 ml bowl is suitable for small portions of herbs, onion, garlic, salsa or dressing. For larger quantities, a stick blender with a tall beaker may be more practical. The KitchenAid Mini Chopper has an 830 ml BPA-free bowl. The Kenwood Duo Prep has a 500 ml chopping bowl and a separate grinding cup.
Bear in mind that the stated capacity doesn’t always mean you can fill the bowl to the brim. Cut larger ingredients into smaller pieces first and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
A manual chopper works without electricity and is easy to store. An electric mini chopper saves effort, but needs a socket, somewhere to store the cord and careful handling around the motor unit. For a hand blender, a detachable blending foot, splash protection and dishwasher-safe parts are useful extras.
Check the safety information too. Never touch the blades by hand while the appliance is running or being cleaned. Always unplug electrical appliances before changing attachments.
Why it suits this type of user: This manual vegetable slicer and grater needs no electricity and combines several slicing and grating options in one set. It’s a good fit for simple everyday food preparation.
The functions are clearly described: coarse and fine grating, and thin and thick slicing. The set also includes a collecting bowl and safety holder.
Seven parts; plastic housing with stainless steel blades; collecting bowl included.
Why it suits this type of user: This compact electric mini chopper is designed for small everyday portions of ingredients such as herbs and vegetables, as well as sauces, hummus and dressings.
The product information specifies an 830 ml bowl capacity, two speeds and a pulse function. This makes the main operating options clear before you buy.
830 ml BPA-free bowl; stainless steel multifunctional blades; 240 watts of power.
Why it suits this type of user: This model combines chopping and grinding. It’s practical if you want to process coffee, hard ingredients or spices as well as vegetables and herbs.
The two separate bowls make it clear which one is for chopping and which is for grinding. The manufacturer also states that the parts are dishwasher-safe.
800 watts of power; two speeds; 500 ml chopping bowl and separate grinding cup.
Choose a hand blender or stick blender if you mainly make soups, sauces, smoothies and purées. A model with a beaker helps prevent splashes and is easy to use directly in a pan or bowl. The Braun MultiQuick MQ10.000PWH has one speed, 450 watts of power and a detachable, dishwasher-safe blending foot.
A mini chopper is better suited to small quantities of onion, garlic, nuts or herbs. If you prefer to work without electricity, consider a manual chopper. For garlic, a garlic press or small garlic chopper is usually quicker than a large food processor.
A kitchen grater or vegetable slicer is still a good choice for slicing, cutting into strips, and coarsely or finely grating ingredients. Check the slice thickness, how stable it is on the worktop and how to remove the blade safely.
We’ve put together a complete, up-to-date list of products that meet these strict selection criteria and the applicable European safety requirements.
A vegetable slicer or grater is suitable for slices and strips. A mini chopper makes smaller pieces, but gives you less control over achieving an even thickness. Choose a model with a safety grip and collecting bowl if you want to work neatly and securely.
A hand blender has a long blending foot and is designed for mixing, puréeing and liquid preparations. A mini chopper uses a bowl with blades and is more practical for solid ingredients such as onion, herbs, nuts and garlic.
Its lifespan depends on the materials, cleaning and how heavily you use it. Don’t run an electric mini chopper for longer than the manual recommends, don’t force hard ingredients and allow the motor to cool down. Clean the blades straight after use and store loose parts somewhere dry. This helps keep your kitchen accessory in good working order, so you don’t have to replace it sooner than necessary.
