Braun CH3012BK EasyPrep™ Mini Food Processor, 4 cup, Black

This chopper replaced a Cuisinart mini prep that finally cracked up. The Braun is a far superior product. The bowl is a heavier plastic, polycarbonate I think, and the whole thing feels more solid. The motor is a bit quieter and has plenty of power. I use it mainly to emulsify vinaigrettes and it does so beautifully, without leaking onto the motor. It’s easy to clean and looks cool. One thing to note is that the heavy motor just sits on the bowl without locking in, which is fine while using it but keep a firm grip on the motor when moving it around. Very happy with this purchase, a great value too.

I’ve had frustrating experiences with mini processors over the years. They never worked as well as promised. But this one is terrific. Outdoes them all. I love the top motor which is more effective and efficient than the usual bottom motor style. The parts connect easily with little fussing. The double blade works better. Less need to push food down. And since the bottom is solid, no hole for the motor, it is easy to remove the blade, scrape out any processed food on the sides without anything dripping out. Makes it easier to clean, as well. I use it often for grating hard cheese and it does an excellent job.

I use this when I need to grind something. It does a very good job, and it is very handy. It does not occupy a lot of counter space. Should not be dishwashed, and that is a disappointment. Any time I need something ground or minced, it does it with ease.

Being a family that consumes pasta at a volume that outpaces some small nations, the ease of finely grating hard cheese is a serious concern.For one thing, spaghetti all carbonara. For another, cacio e pepe. There are more.In any case, we had accidently overloaded our stick-blender's chopper after some years, and needed a way to finely grate things like hard cheeses again without having to wash the 20 parts of the big food processor to get 8 oz of cheese.So for that it's great. Just cut the cheese to 3/4 inch cubes and load no more than 3.5 oz at a time.The cutting chamber and blades are all dishwasher-safe, and the power-head, which contains the motor, has no chance of contacting food during normal use.The only downside to report is that the power head is not strongly locked onto the cutting chamber, which hasn't been a problem, but isn't something I like. I'd prefer it to lock.But you can't always have everything.

My third set of this machine - very few uses and it won't start again!

This is a great mini food processor for making sauces, mayonnaise, salad dressings, etc. and for chopping relatively small amounts of vegetables. It has been helpful in my culinary endeavors.

Easy to use. I use it to pulverize freeze dried liver treats for dog. It worked great for chopping carrots and onion for a salad I make. I have also used it to shred cooked chicken.

Have always liked Braun Food Processor products. They are well made, substantial and do the job. I particularly like the double stacked blades in the Braun Chopper. It chops evenly and totally rather than leaving large chunks of food.It's easily cleaned and takes up very little counter space.