Words / B1

FOOD-prohs-es-uh/ˈfuːd ˌprəʊsesə/

A food processor (id: food-processor) is an electric machine that chops, slices, or mixes food. A blender is mainly for liquids; a mixer is often for cakes. Food tech: the food processor is staff-supervised; a knife is still required for the skills check.

Meaning

An electric machine that chops, slices, or mixes food.

Examples

• “The food processor in food tech is staff-supervised; a knife is still required for the skills check.”
• “A food-processor blade is washed separately; it still goes in the accident book if it is left in the sink.”

Good to know

a food processor. Contrast: a blender / a mixer. Food tech. Countable machines. Mix-up: to process food in a factory is industrial; this is the kitchen machine.

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