I’m a first-time mom and a newbie cook trying to make baby food in the kitchen. Guess what? Everything I knew about cooking (from TV) is wrong. In real life, cooking demands wayyyy more work than pictured in the movies.
Prior to having a baby, I would never have envisioned myself stepping into the kitchen. I always felt that cooking was too much work, and preferred eating out instead.
Healthy home-cooked meals
I have been blessed with a hand-me-down baby food processor, and it works great for me with the multiple functions – from steaming, reheating, blending, and mixing. Making baby food has really changed the cooking game for me, as I realised that cooking is not that difficult after all. Plus, homecooked food is actually healthier and tastier.
Now that my newborn baby is slowly transitioning to a toddler and will be able to eat more than just mushy puree, I am on a hunt for a food processor that is beginner-friendly and reduces food preparation time (perhaps inspire me with a different recipes as well).
Food processor vs baby food processor
What’s the difference between a food processor and a baby food processor? A food processor comes with multiple blades and attachments that you can interchange and switch out when performing different functions from kneading to whisking, while the baby food processor generally comes with only a default blade for blending and mixing.
Also, while food processors come equipped with various blending power and capacities, baby food processors typically come with a fixed 1-litre capacity and 100 W blending power – only sufficient for baby food preparation.
However, baby food processors commonly come with steam function as well – not found in a regular food processor.
Food processor vs blender
The look and functions of the food processor and blender are so similar that it is easy to mistake one for another.
A general rule of thumb: blenders are meant for liquid recipes, giving you silky smooth smoothies. Food processors, however, are able to handle solid foods like vegetables, meat, dry ingredients like nuts, and even sticky dough. Some of the food processors featured in my best food processor list also comes with additional blender attachments, too.
10 Best Food Processor in Singapore
Here are the 10 best food processors that will help focus less on the cooking process, and enjoy savouring the cooked food instead.
| Best Food Processor | Price | Bowl capacity | Power | Best for |
| Simplus Meat Grinder | $25.90 | 1.8 L | 300 W | Affordability |
| Bear Food Chopper | $39.90 | 2.5 L | 350 W | Large metal mixing bowl |
| Mayer Mini 2-in-1 Blender Plus Chopper | $49.90 | 0.8 L | 300 W | Making basic meals in office |
| Arden Cordless Hand Blender Immersion | $49.90 | 0.5 L | 500 W | Portability |
| Toyomi Blender with Mill | $58 | 1 L | 240 W | Making oats and smoothies |
| PowerPac Multi-Functional Food Processor | $69.90 | 1.2 L | 500 W | Single-person household |
| Braun PureEase Food Processor | $99 | 2.1 L | 800 W | Value for money |
| KitchenAid Mini Food Processor | $119 | 0.83 L | – | Aspiring culinary expert |
| Tefal Multifunction Easyforce Food Processor | $139 | 2.4 L | 700 W | Beginner-friendly cooks |
| Ninja Professional Food Processor | $179 | 2.4 L | 850 W | Everyday regular cooking |
Simplus Meat Grinder, $25.90
The Singaporean household brand, Simplus, is best known for its functional and affordable range of household appliances. As the most inexpensive food processor on this list, the Simplus Meat Grinder is able to mince up to 1 litre worth of meat easily in its 1.8 litre glass bowl.
If you are particular about not mixing meat with vegetables, then this is a good addition to have on top of a regular food processor. Take note that this chopper cannot handle ice and bones.
- Bowl capacity: 1.8 L
- Power: 300 W
- Attachments: Multi-blade with a glass bowl
- Best for: Affordability
Simplus Meat Grinder is on sale at $25.90 on Shopee.
Bear Food Chopper QSJ-C04H5, $39.90
Having a large 2.5 litres stainless steel metal food bowl is the unique selling point of the Bear Food Chopper. Aside from using it for chopping up food, you can also choose to use the large metal bowl for other food preparation like washing vegetables and mixing up your salad dish. As stainless steel is an easy-to-clean and durable material, you won’t have to worry about rough handling or breaking it.
- Bowl capacity: 2.5 L
- Power: 350 W
- Attachments: Dual-blade with a stainless steel bowl
- Best for: Large metal mixing bowl
Bear Food Chopping QSJ-C04H5 is available at $39.90 on PowerPac.
Mayer Mini 2-in-1 Blender Plus Chopper MMBC19, $49.90
Now that most of us are back in the office, the Mayer Mini 2-in-1 Blender Plus Chopper MMBC19 will be a good option to have when it comes to making healthy meals right at your desk. Choose from three stylish colours ranging from red, black to ice blue.
This mini food processor also comes with a 570 ml of blender bottle attachment with an easy-drink lid, so you can store or drink your smoothie right away.
- Bowl capacity: 0.8 L
- Power: 300 W
- Attachments: 570 ML blender bottle with lid, and 2 separate blades for blending and chopping
- Best for: Making basic meals in the office
Mayer Mini 2-in-1 Blender Plus Chopper MMBC19 is selling at $49.90 from Mayer.
Arden Cordless Hand Blender Immersion, $49.90
The only cordless food processor on the list, the Arden hand blender immersion also comes with a 500 ml food chopper attachment.
The beauty about a handheld stick blender is its ability to blend and whisk directly from any cup or bowl. This is a 5-in-1 blender set, so it comes with an egg whisk, jug, and milk frother as well – perfect for coffee lovers.
Finally, as it’s cordless and rechargeable, you can choose to bring it on-the-go.
- Bowl capacity: 0.5 L
- Power: 500 W
- Attachments: Stick blender, egg whisk, milk frother, 500 ML food chopper, 800 ML blender jug
- Best for: Portability
Arden Cordless Hand Blender Immersion is retailing at $49.90 on Shopee.
Toyomi Blender with Mill BL 2926, $58
This is a great food processor for busy working mothers or gym rats. Equipped with three different cups (with lids) and three different blades, you can blend, grind, chop, and store your food or drink immediately. This blender by Toyomi looks sleek but offers a punch – it’s powerful enough to crush and blend ice. Pretty neat if you love yourself some banana or protein smoothies.
- Bowl capacity: 1 L
- Power: 240 W
- Attachments: 3 blending cups of 1 L, 225 ML, and 150 ML capacity, with 3 different blades for blending, chopping, and grinding
- Best for: Making oats and smoothies
Toyomi Blender with Mill BL 2926 is selling at $58 on Hipvan.
PowerPac Multi-functional Food Processor PPBL775, $69.90
A 4-in-1 food processor, this Powerpac food processor comes with additional slicing, grating, and shredding attachments to level up your food prep. This multifunctional food processor also comes with a secure double lock system for extra security and peace of mind when in use. While it has a faster motor of 500 W, you may have to prepare food in smaller batches as the capacity is 1.2 litres only.
- Bowl capacity: 1.2 L
- Power: 500 W
- Attachments: 3 removable cartridges for grating, slicing, and shredding
- Best for: Single-person household
PowerPac Multi-functional Food Processor PPBL775 is available at $69.90 on Shopee.
Braun PureEase Food Processor FP3131, $99
Braun, a global household appliance brand from Germany, carries a series of of food processors called PureEase. Here, the FP3131 food processor comes with a generously-sized 2.1 litre food bowl and a 1.2 litre blender jug equipped with Braun’s “easyclick” system – ample volume to whip up a meal for the whole family. Other attachments also include a dough tool, and an emulsifying tool for some basic baking.
- Bowl capacity: 2.1 L
- Power: 800 W
- Attachments: 1.2 L blender attachment, knife blade, dough tool, emulsifying tool and 4 mm reversible disc
- Best for: Value for money
Braun PureEase Food Processor FP3131 is retailing at $99 on Shopee.
KitchenAid Mini Food Processor KFC3516B, $119
Culinary experts will know of and love themselves some kitchen appliances by KitchenAid – especially their iconic mixers.
However, if you’re not an expert home baker touting KitchenAid mixers, try this KitchenAid Mini Food Processor. This food processor features a streamlined design by doing away with the commonplace protruding “feeding tube” on top, and comes with a drizzle basin instead (only liquids can be added in while it is processing).
- Bowl capacity: 0.83 L
- Power: –
- Attachments: Stainless steel multipurpose blade
- Best for: Aspiring culinary expert
KitchenAid Mini Food Processor KFC3516B is selling at $119 on Shopee.
Tefal Multifunction Easyforce Food Processor DO2461, $139
This multifunctional food processor by Tefal was designed to be beginner-friendly and easy-to-store. All the parts of the food processor (except for the blender jug) can be conveniently tucked in the processor bowl. Also, Tefal’s Easyforce Food Processor offers over 25 different functions with labelled attachments required for the speed settings, making the cooking process seamless.
- Food capacity: 2.4 L
- Power: 700 W
- Attachments: 1.8 L blender jug and 6 removable attachments
- Best for: Beginner-friendly cooks
Tefal Multifunction Easyforce Food Processor DO2461 is retailing at $139 on Shopee.
Ninja Professional Food Processor BN650, $179
Helmed as the top blender brand in America, Ninja’s kitchen appliances have recently found a place in the Singaporean market. With Ninja’s Professional Food Processor BN650, you can trust its integrated Auto-IQ technology to do all the work for you with just a touch of a button. All functions are clearly labelled on the front of the machine – chop, puree, sliced, and mix etc..
- Bowl capacity: 2.4 L
- Power: 850 W
- Attachments: 1.8 L blender attachment and 5 blade accessories
- Best for: Everyday regular cooking
Ninja Professional Food Processor BN650 is on sale at $179 from Harvey Norman.