Black & Decker EHC650 Food Chopper Review (B00005MF97)
The Black & Decker EHC650 Food Chopper is a 2-speed food processor with a 3 cup bowl. It is a small chopper that saves kitchen counter space and saves you the trouble of taking a large processor out of the cabinet. It is perfect for chopping and mincing ingredients for everyday cooking. It measures 8” tall and 4-3/4 “ in diameter.
The unit weighs about 2 pounds only. Very light and handy. It’s the perfect supplementary kitchen appliance for a 1 to 2 person household.
It is run by 150 watts of power that is powerful enough to mince or chop tough vegetables, fruits, cheese, nuts and whole chocolate pieces. It can also chop cooked meat and bread.
The top has a soft easy grip for one handed use. The plastic bowl is durable and won’t break easily, even with daily use. It is also slip resistant. The cup also serves as a storage container. The stainless steel blades are dishwasher safe. It has two controls for fine and course chopping and mincing.
Pros
Most people who own the Black & Decker EHC650 Food Chopper are amazed that you can chop a whole onion in 2 seconds flat, and without the tears. It can also produce bread crumbs in an instant so you don’t have to run to the supermarket just to get breadcrumbs.
Many users like the simplicity of this mini-chopper that only comes in 3 simple parts. It is also easy to clean and dismantle or put back together.
Its see-through container lets you monitor the progress of the chopping and you can stop the machine anytime you think the food is chopped well enough. The design is also ergonomic and makes the unit easy to hold or manipulate. You don’t have to struggle putting this baby together or taking it apart for cleaning.
It is fantastic also for making salad dressing. No more mixing oil or ingredients in bowls. Just dump all ingredients in and you have your freshly made salad dressing in a matter of seconds. The machine can also puree food for your baby. It is also idea for making sauces that don’t need to be cooked.
Many users like it because you don’t have the handle garlic or onions for cooking. You can also use it to make spreads for bread. Some people use it to blend food for the elderly who have a hard time chewing. Many people who have this tiny food processor love the way it makes cooking and preparing food a lot easier and less time consuming.
Cons
Some users who use liquid in the unit complain that liquids get into the drive shaft which can become hard to clean off.
One review said that the plastic container suffered a crack on his first use.
Some reviews mentioned that small pieces of food and liquid get lodged in the crevices of the plastic parts which according to some can become a breeding ground for bacteria. Cleaning that part of the machine can be a bit bothersome to some users.
Despite some minor design quirks, the Black & Decker EHC650 food chopper and processor is a boon for many cooks, especially those who love to cook every day. It saves you the hassle of chopping ingredients and smelly garlic and onions and can do the job in a matter of seconds instead of several minutes.
Like they say, the best things come in small packages, and this food processor works like a big chopper for more than half the price of a large unit.