A handheld food processor is a small device used to chop or blend food, with some models having a small compartment for food. It can be a lightweight version of a countertop model or a compact cylinder with a clear compartment. An immersion blender is also sometimes called a handheld food processor.
A handheld food processor is a device small enough to be lifted or hand held and used to chop or blend food. Unlike countertop food processors, a handheld food processor usually doesn’t have a large bowl into which food is chopped; instead, it simply releases the processed food through a chute where it can be collected in a separate bowl or pan. Some models are small and may actually have a small compartment in which to place foods before they are cut by the blades, although the compartment is usually very small so the machine does not become heavy to lift and operate. Another type of device that is sometimes called a handheld food processor is also known as an immersion blender, and is a long cylinder that has a rotating blade on one end that can be placed directly into a bowl or pan to chop or puree food.
One type of handheld food processor is designed to be a lightweight version of a countertop model. These usually have a motor which is contained in a small base which turns a cylinder shaped blade known as a drum. The drum may have different cut patterns on the surface that will cut the food in different ways. Above the drum, there may be a small chute that is used to feed ingredients into the handheld food processor, where gravity will push the food against the drum. The chopped food falls into the center of the drum and then rolls out of the machine through another chute once processed.
Another type of handheld food processor looks like a small, compact cylinder with a clear compartment on top. This processor is designed for chopping small amounts of food and is very light weight, allowing it to be scooped up and shaken or emptied as needed. The unit’s motor is in the cylinder base, with a set of blades above it. The food is placed in a chamber on top of the machine, where the blades are, and a lid is attached to the top. After the food has been chopped, the processor is lifted and reversed to empty its contents into a plate or pan.
Sometimes an immersion blender is called a portable food processor. This is a long, thin, stick-like device that has a pair of blades on the bottom of the unit that are usually partially covered by a protective shield. The unit is placed directly into the food, after which the blades are activated, chopping or blending the food in the container it’s sitting in. Unlike other types of handheld food processors, however, an immersion blender isn’t as effective at cutting through dry ingredients and usually requires some liquid to allow the food to move to the cutting blades.
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