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Food Processors
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- Budget food processor Hamilton Beach Big Mouth 14 Cup 70570 *Est. $70
- Mini chopper Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus DLC-2A *Est. $40
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Mini chopper
- Handles most tasks well in expert tests
- Available in seven colors
- Dishwasher-safe
- Jumps around on the counter in one test
- Fails at chopping herbs, like other mini choppers
- Some owners say it's not durable
For little jobs like mincing garlic and chopping nuts, the Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus DLC-2A is the top-rated mini chopper in reviews. It just edges out the now-discontinued KitchenAid Chef's Chopper KFC3100 (Discontinued) -- both models do a good job chopping dry ingredients like almonds and moist foods like beef and onions, blending homemade curry paste and pureeing peas and carrots, but the Cuisinart produces slightly better grated Parmesan cheese in one professional test. Neither one manages to chop parsley very well, but neither do other mini choppers. The lightweight Cuisinart does skitter around the counter more than the heavier KitchenAid in one test; the reviewer winds up holding it down while processing. The Cuisinart gets mostly good reviews from owners, although we did find several complaints that it breaks quickly. It offers a longer warranty than the KitchenAid, though --18 months versus one year.
Experts at ConsumerReports.org and Cook's Illustrated magazine both test the Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus DLC-2A and compare it with other mini choppers. Editors at Bon Appetit magazine recommend this mini chopper, but without describing any testing. Amazon.com and Macys.com both post plenty of owner reviews for the Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus DLC-2A.
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Our Sources
1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
ConsumerReports.org tests 14 mini choppers, including the Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus DLC-2A. Editors rate the models' ability to chop, puree and grate, as well as their noise level, before picking the best buys.
Review: Food Processors and Choppers, Editors of ConsumerReports.org
2. Cook's Illustrated MagazineDetails/Subscribe
Cook's Illustrated magazine testers compare eight mini choppers, including the Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus DLC-2A, by chopping ginger, herbs, hard cheese and almonds. They also take ease of cleaning into account before recommending their top picks.
Review: Mini Food Processors, Editors of Cook's Illustrated magazine, Oct. 2005
3. Bon AppetitDetails/Subscribe
Although there's no comparison testing mentioned, editors of Bon Appetit magazine name the Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus DLC-2A as their favorite mini chopper.
Review: Food Processor, Editors of Bon Appetit magazine, April 2008
4. Amazon.com
With just over 250 owner reviews posted, the Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus DLC-2A averages 4 out of 5 stars. Although three out of four reviewers give it a very high rating, it does get nearly 40 1-star reviews from owners. The most recent complaints say the unit leaked or broke.
Review: Cuisinart DLC-2APK Mini-Prep Plus Food Processor, Contributors to Amazon.com
5. Macys.com
More than 50 customers at Macys.com give the Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus DLC-2A a collective rating of 4.5 stars out of 5. Only three users give it a low rating, saying it doesn't chop well and is hard to clean.
Review: Cuisinart DLC-2A Food Processor, Mini Prep Plus, Contributors to Macys.com
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