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Guide · updated 2026-11-01

Food processors: why almost none pass

No full pass yet. Mainstream full-size processors still use clear plastic work bowls. Closest we have is Magimix Cook Expert (partial): stainless thermo bowl and glass lid, only if you skip the plastic bowls.

How to read verdicts: Pass metal/glass primary path (silicone seals OK if disclosed). Partial usable if you skip a coated accessory, or plastic remains on lids. Fail plastic or fluoropolymer/nonstick in the normal use path.
No full pass in this category yet. Full-size food processors still ship with clear plastic work bowls (and usually plastic lids/pushers). We have not found a mainstream model whose normal chop/slice/grate path is metal/glass only with every gasket named. Magimix Cook Expert is the closest Partial: stainless Thermo Bowl and glass lid, if you skip the plastic bowls entirely.

Quick picks

Magimix Magimix Cook ExpertPartialMagimixCook Expert (e.g. ref 18900)No Coating Kitchen Why almost no food processor passes — photo pendingFailNo Coating KitchenEditorial noteKitchenAid KitchenAid 7-Cup Food ProcessorFailKitchenAidKFP0711

Comparison

Partial Partial
Magimix Magimix Cook Expert
MagimixCook Expert (e.g. ref 18900)
Partial
Price
—
Food-contact
18/10 stainless steel Thermo Bowl
Origin
France (spec sheet)
Fail Fails
Black+Decker Black+Decker food choppers (typical)
Black+DeckerCategory
Fail
Price
—
Food-contact
Plastic bowl
Origin
—
Breville Breville Sous Chef food processors (typical)
BrevilleCategory — Sous Chef
Fail
Price
—
Food-contact
BPA-free plastic work bowl (typical)
Origin
—
Cuisinart Cuisinart Elemental 8-Cup Food Processor
CuisinartFP-8SV / FP-8SVP1
Fail
Price
—
Food-contact
BPA-free plastic work bowl
Origin
—
Hamilton Beach Hamilton Beach food processors (typical)
Hamilton BeachCategory
Fail
Price
—
Food-contact
Plastic work bowl
Origin
—
KitchenAid KitchenAid 7-Cup Food Processor
KitchenAidKFP0711
Fail
Price
—
Food-contact
BPA-free plastic work bowl
Origin
—
Ninja Ninja food processors / choppers (typical)
NinjaCategory
Fail
Price
—
Food-contact
Plastic bowls / cups
Origin
—
No Coating Kitchen Why almost no food processor passes — photo pending
No Coating KitchenEditorial note
Fail
Price
—
Food-contact
Industry-standard clear plastic work bowls
Origin
—

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ModelVerdictPricePrimary food-contactOrigin
Partial Partial
Magimix Magimix Cook ExpertMagimix
Cook Expert (e.g. ref 18900)
Partial—18/10 stainless steel Thermo BowlFrance (spec sheet)
Fail Fails
Black+Decker Black+Decker food choppers (typical)Black+Decker
Category
Fail—Plastic bowl—
Breville Breville Sous Chef food processors (typical)Breville
Category — Sous Chef
Fail—BPA-free plastic work bowl (typical)—
Cuisinart Cuisinart Elemental 8-Cup Food ProcessorCuisinart
FP-8SV / FP-8SVP1
Fail—BPA-free plastic work bowl—
Hamilton Beach Hamilton Beach food processors (typical)Hamilton Beach
Category
Fail—Plastic work bowl—
KitchenAid KitchenAid 7-Cup Food ProcessorKitchenAid
KFP0711
Fail—BPA-free plastic work bowl—
Ninja Ninja food processors / choppers (typical)Ninja
Category
Fail—Plastic bowls / cups—
No Coating Kitchen Why almost no food processor passes — photo pendingNo Coating Kitchen
Editorial note
Fail—Industry-standard clear plastic work bowls—

Product notes

Partial Partial

Magimix Magimix Cook Expert

Magimix Cook Expert

Partial

Magimix · Model Cook Expert (e.g. ref 18900)

Why: 18/10 stainless Thermo Bowl + shatterproof glass lid + Sabatier stainless blades/discs are a strong metal/glass cooking path. Classic food-processor mode still uses high-strength BPA-free plastic bowls and pushers — required for typical chop/slice/grate. Passes only if you restrict use to the stainless bowl + glass lid and skip plastic bowls.

Price checked
Price: varies / not listed · 2026-11-01
Food-contact
  • 18/10 stainless steel Thermo Bowl
  • Shatterproof / safety glass lid
  • Sabatier 18/10 stainless discs and blades
  • BPA-free plastic multifunctional bowls and pushers (skip for plastic-free workflow)
Made in
France (spec sheet)
Warranty
Confirm at purchase

Watch-outs

  • Not a US big-box staple; region locks apply
  • Plastic FP bowls remain in the box
  • Do not mark passes for full food-processor use

Sources

Photo source: Manufacturer product image · Mirrored locally from public product page

Brand store

Retailer link (not an Amazon Associates link). Disclosure.

Fail Fails

Black+Decker Black+Decker food choppers (typical)

Black+Decker food choppers (typical)

Fail

Black+Decker · Model Category

Why: Plastic bowls/cups. Category fail.

Price checked
Price: varies / not listed · 2026-11-01
Food-contact
  • Plastic bowl
Made in
Not confirmed this check
Warranty
Confirm at purchase

Watch-outs

  • Category pattern

Sources

Photo source: Product photo via retailer (FP2500B typical) · Mirrored locally from public product page

Breville Breville Sous Chef food processors (typical)

Breville Sous Chef food processors (typical)

Fail

Breville · Model Category — Sous Chef

Why: Breville Sous Chef bowls are large BPA-free plastics. Excellent machines; fail plastic-free bowl rule.

Price checked
Price: varies / not listed · 2026-11-01
Food-contact
  • BPA-free plastic work bowl (typical)
  • Stainless discs/blades
Made in
Not confirmed this check
Warranty
Confirm at purchase

Watch-outs

  • Category pattern

Sources

Photo source: Product photo via manufacturer page · Mirrored locally from public product page; replace with Associates API when available

Cuisinart Cuisinart Elemental 8-Cup Food Processor

Cuisinart Elemental 8-Cup Food Processor

Fail

Cuisinart · Model FP-8SV / FP-8SVP1

Discontinued — not a current buy recommendation. Entry kept for materials context only; no affiliate/buy links.

Why: 8-cup BPA-free plastic work bowl. Same category limitation.

Price checked
Price: varies / not listed · 2026-11-01
Food-contact
  • BPA-free plastic work bowl
  • Stainless blades
Made in
Not confirmed this check
Warranty
Confirm at purchase

Watch-outs

  • Discontinued by Cuisinart (cuisinart.com lists FP-8SVP1 as Discontinued, checked 2026-11-01); retailer stock only.
  • Plastic bowl

Sources

Photo source: Product photo via retailer (FP-8SVEC sibling SKU) · Mirrored locally from public product page

No buy links. Discontinued — entry kept for materials context only.

Hamilton Beach Hamilton Beach food processors (typical)

Hamilton Beach food processors (typical)

Fail

Hamilton Beach · Model Category

Why: Plastic bowls standard. Mainstream fail.

Price checked
Price: varies / not listed · 2026-11-01
Food-contact
  • Plastic work bowl
Made in
Not confirmed this check
Warranty
Confirm at purchase

Watch-outs

  • Category pattern

Sources

Photo source: Product photo via manufacturer page · Mirrored locally from public product page; swap for Associates API when available

KitchenAid KitchenAid 7-Cup Food Processor

KitchenAid 7-Cup Food Processor

Fail

KitchenAid · Model KFP0711

Why: Clear BPA-free plastic work bowl. Mainstream fail for plastic-free bowl seekers.

Price checked
Price: varies / not listed · 2026-11-01
Food-contact
  • BPA-free plastic work bowl
  • Stainless blade
Made in
Not confirmed this check
Warranty
Confirm at purchase

Watch-outs

  • Plastic bowl

Sources

Photo source: Product photo via retailer (sibling KFP0718BM Black Matte) · Mirrored locally from public product page

Brand store

Retailer link (not an Amazon Associates link). Disclosure.

Ninja Ninja food processors / choppers (typical)

Ninja food processors / choppers (typical)

Fail

Ninja · Model Category

Why: Plastic work bowls/cups across the Ninja prep lineup.

Price checked
Price: varies / not listed · 2026-11-01
Food-contact
  • Plastic bowls / cups
Made in
Not confirmed this check
Warranty
Confirm at purchase

Watch-outs

  • Category pattern

Sources

Photo source: Product photo via retailer (BN601 typical) · Mirrored locally from public product page

No Coating Kitchen Why almost no food processor passes — photo pending

Why almost no food processor passes

Fail

No Coating Kitchen · Model Editorial note

Why: No mainstream full-size food processor currently earns a pass: work bowls remain clear plastic. Magimix Cook Expert is the closest partial (stainless Thermo Bowl + glass lid) if plastic bowls are skipped.

Price checked
Price: varies / not listed · 2026-11-01
Food-contact
  • Industry-standard clear plastic work bowls
Made in
Not confirmed this check
Warranty
Confirm at purchase

Watch-outs

  • Editorial / category analysis entry

Sources