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High volume food processor

Designed for avid entertainers or large families, this powerful machine tackles big batches of ingredients with ease and efficiency.

A high-volume food processor has a large bowl and strong motor for big batches of salsa, coleslaw, dough and shredded cheese. It suits large families, frequent hosts and batch cooks who prep for the week, as long as there is room on the counter or in a cupboard.

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Why high volume food processor make a good gift

  • Processes big batches in one go instead of several smaller rounds
  • Makes holiday baking, canning season and weekly meal prep far less tiring
  • Handles heavier jobs like dough and hard cheese that strain smaller machines

What to look for

  • Compare bowl capacity in cups; 12 cups and up suits larger families
  • Measure counter depth and cabinet height, as these machines are tall and heavy
  • Check which discs, blades and storage cases are included in the box

Kinds worth searching

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  • 14-cup food processor
  • Processor with mini bowl
  • Wide feed tube processor

Questions people ask

What bowl size does a big family need?
Most large households find 11 to 14 cups handles family meals and batch cooking comfortably.
Does a bigger bowl handle small amounts well?
Large bowls can struggle with a single clove of garlic, so models with a nested mini bowl cover both jobs.

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