Smeg food processor accessory review

All slot onto one central stalk which is designed with a variety of threads so that each one sits at the right height. For example, the emulsifying disk sits at the base just like blade, whereas the grating and slicing disks stay just beneath the feeding chute.

Smeg food processor accessory results

First off, we put the S-blade to the test with a classic pesto recipe. It chopped and blended the fresh herbs with the other ingredients into a coarse but well-mixed pesto. More fibrous ingredients like ginger for a Balinese spice paste were also handled to create a smooth, thick blend.

The instruction manual actually offers guidance on which speed setting will get the best from each disk, so as recommended, we went for the turbo function for grating cheese with the double-sided shredding blade. Both sides were extremely efficient.

The slicing disk itself is height adjustable for personalising the thicknesses required for recipes so that meant minimal faffing with extra parts. For example, potatoes cut lengthways and fed down the feeding tube came out the other side perfectly sliced for dauphinoise.

The onions fared better on a thicker setting. A pair of finger slots helped for the safe loading and removing of this disk.

A sturdy, constant pressure from the hand blender is required to keep the jug stable with each function. But the emulsifier was a favourite. Entirely made from plastic, there are no blades to worry about. It whipped egg whites in under one minute and is easy to remove and clean.

Verdict

You can buy a more powerful food processor for less than the cost of this attachment. However, if you already have a Smeg hand blender this accessory will save you storage space. And you actually don't need more power for everyday use.

The disks performs all functions with speed and efficiency. Every component has been thought-out and well-designed. Every blade except the slicing blade can be stacked onto the central thread for safe storage within the central compartment. Fully lowered, the slicing blade is also safe to store.

Smeg food processor attachment specifications
Components: large base unit (1.5L) lid with feed tube, S-blade, double sided grating discs (fine and coarse), recipe book
Functions: slice, chop, blend, emulsify, mince

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This review was last updated in February 2021. If you have any questions, suggestions for future reviews or spot anything that has changed in price or availability please get in touch at goodfoodwebsite@immediate.co.uk.