We test the performance, ease of use and weight and storage of each model. Only food processors and mini choppers that score 74% or above are awarded Which? Best Buy status. We also test additional features and accessories that come with each model to determine whether they’re good additions or just space hogs. It’s not uncommon for food processors to have whisking and kneading attachments or come with additional bowls. Useability and size are also assessed, as food processors can be quite large and some are easier to use than others. We’re looking for simplicity as well as a good number of settings. Depending on your needs, sometimes less is more. When you’re a busy parent, anything that saves you time is worth looking into. And when it comes to saving time in the kitchen, a vegetable chopper is one of the best things you can buy.

Alongside manual buttons for high, medium and low chopping, there are also a number of automatic Auto-IQ settings for blending, chopping, pureeing and mixing. In testing, the Ninja excelled in almost every area, leaving us with impressively uniform slices of pepper, carrot, cabbage and more. It also produced the smoothest results we’ve ever seen in a blending attachment, even when blitzing fibrous vegetables. Unfortunately, it’s not designed for prolonged kneading but it’s still one of the best premium food processors we’ve tested and worth every penny. It’s a one litre bowl with a 500ml capacity for food, so you can chop up everything you need for a family dinner. With it being made of glass it is heavier than a lot of the other mini food choppers out there, but it also feels a lot more sturdy. If you have any issues with strength or dexterity, but still want a manual food chopper, then this pull-handle option from Zyliss is the one for you.

Variable settings - Some choppers have different settings that let you control the speed of the blades. This is really useful if you want to use it for more than just cutting up your veg. Think about how much control you need to have over the process and choose a model that gives you what you need.

Kitchen footprint and storage: mini by name, mini by nature. Small, compact designs are what we wanted to see, not something that could be mistaken for a food processor A large-capacity bowl means you'll be able to make bigger batches. However, the bigger the bowl size, the more space it’s likely to take up in your kitchen. It’s also worth bearing in mind that bigger bowls can be more of a faff to clean by hand or may be awkward to fit in the dishwasher. PRECISION CONTROL: Achieve the perfect texture with ease using the one-speed control. Whether you're in the mood for a coarse chop or a fine mince, this feature puts you in control of your culinary creations. It comes with three blades so it’s really efficient at chopping vegetables, fruits, nuts, and herbs. It also has a mixer attachment that you can use for mixing and blending liquid ingredients together.Food processors range massively in size and weight. Make sure you have enough kitchen counter space for the appliance you choose – think about the height of any cabinets above where you’ll put the food processor that may obstruct the feeding tubes or lids. If it's going to live in your cupboard, can you lift it in and out easily? Some are pretty hefty, weighing as much as 11kg. How much should I spend on a food processor? More advanced food choppers let you chop your fruit and veg but can also blend up sauces and purées and even grind up nuts and coffee beans. Types of food chopper Electric food choppers