The main criteria for choosing a cooking machine are as follows:

1、Functional requirements

Basic function consideration

First of all, it is necessary to clarify the function you use most often. If it is mainly used for making juice and vegetable puree, then a cooking machine with excellent blending function is the key. Pay attention to the degree of fineness after blending. For example, some blenders can blend fruits so finely that they are almost grain-free, while others may leave some larger chunks of fruit pulp.

If you often make dumplings, meatballs, etc., the chopping function of the cooker is important. A good chopping function ensures that the ingredients are chopped evenly, like a meat mixture that is not partially very chopped and partially still chunky, and can handle different textures of ingredients such as meat, vegetables, onions, ginger and garlic.

For those who like to grind their own coffee beans or make nut butters, the quality of the grinding function should not be overlooked. A dishwasher with a good grinding function can precisely control the coarseness of the grind, for example, making espresso requires very fine coffee powder, while making cold brew coffee can be slightly coarser.

Multi-functionality

If you want your cooker to be able to do basic mixing, chopping, and grinding as well as whipping egg whites and making pasta, you need to choose a multifunctional cooker. Multi-function cookers can expand the possibilities of cooking, for example, they can be used to make cakes by whipping egg whites to make them fluffy, or pasta by stirring to complete the pasta-making step. Some high-end multifunctional cookers even come with automatic cooking programs, such as making yogurt, where you just put in the ingredients and set the program to automatically complete the fermentation and other processes.

2、Power

Power and efficiency
The power level is directly related to the speed and effect of the food processor. A high power machine will usually be able to process harder ingredients faster. For example, when crushing ice for smoothies or grinding nuts, a machine with a power of 1000 - 2000 watts will perform better. It will be able to crush ice into a fine smoothie or grind nuts into a uniform powder in less time.

However, more power tends to make more noise. If you are sensitive to noise, you may need to weigh power against noise. Some brands will reduce noise by optimizing the motor and body structure, so you can focus on this aspect of the features when choosing.

3、capacity

Choose according to the number of people in the family

Capacity is an important factor to consider according to the family use scenario. For a single person or a family of two, 3 - 5 cups (cooking machine capacity unit) of the cooking machine can generally meet the daily needs, such as making one-person or two-person portions of juice, milkshake and so on.

For a family of three or more, especially if you often need to make soy milk, soups, etc. for the whole family, it is recommended to choose an 8 - 10 cup or larger capacity food processor. This will allow you to process enough ingredients at once and avoid the hassle of making them multiple times.

4、Material

Mixing cup material

Plastic: Plastic mixing cups are lightweight and relatively inexpensive. However, some plastic materials may have odor and may be slightly less durable. When choosing a plastic blender, pay attention to whether it is made of food-grade plastic to ensure safety.

Glass: The glass mixing cup is highly transparent and allows you to clearly see the state of the ingredients during use, making it easy to keep track of the mixing progress. However, it is relatively heavy and easy to break, you need to be careful in the daily use and cleaning process.

Stainless steel: Stainless steel mixing cups are sturdy, durable, resistant to wear and tear, and have a long service life. The disadvantage is that the price may be relatively high, and it is impossible to directly observe the internal ingredients.

5、the quality of the blade

Blade material and shape

Blade material is generally better to stainless steel, because stainless steel blade is not easy to rust, and relatively sharp. Sharp blades can cut and grind ingredients more effectively.

Blades come in a variety of shapes, such as serrated and flat edges. Serrated blades can better catch the ingredients for cutting and chopping when dealing with tough ingredients such as meat, and flat-edged blades may be more advantageous in cutting some softer ingredients or grinding operations, such as grinding spices.

6、Brand and after-sales service

Brand reputation

Choosing a famous brand of cooking machine can guarantee the quality of the product to a certain extent. Well-known brands usually have stricter production standards and quality control systems, and the performance and stability of their products are more guaranteed. For example, some brands have invested more research and development resources in motor quality and blade technology, which can provide a better experience.

After-sales service

Some problems may occur during the use of the food processor, such as motor failure, blade damage and so on. Good after-sales service can solve these problems in time. Including the provision of a longer warranty, convenient maintenance channels and rapid response to customer inquiries. Some brands will also provide parts replacement service, which is convenient for users to replace the blades and other parts after they are worn out.