Pros
- Blender and food processor
- Smart AutoIQ programmes
- Just the right number of accessories
- Powerful
Cons
- Very loud
- Doesn’t cope with smaller dried ingredients
- No ice crush programme
If you want a versatile kitchen appliance that works as both a powerful food processor and a blender then the Ninja 3-in-1 Food Processor with Auto-IQ BN800UK is a great buy.
Fitted with five AutoIQ programs, the Ninja 3-in-1 makes light work of laborious jobs such as crushing ice, blending, chopping, slicing and dicing. Assisting the AutoIQ programs is a powerful 1200W motor which is able to efficiently tackle most foods, although it’s worth noting some dry ingredients can be difficult to grind.
Included in the box is a generous 1.9-litre food processor bowl, designed for chopping, mixing and stirring, a 2.1-litre blending jug and a 700ml self-serve cup for taking smoothies on the go.
Ninja also throws in a host of accessories such as a chopping blade, which has multiple blades at different heights, and even a dough blade.
When the food processor bowl is in place the corresponding three Auto IQ programs, Chop, Puree and Mix, will light up accordingly. Alternatively you can run the machine manually, either by using the three speed options or pulse controls.
Attach either the single-serve cup or the jug and the two remaining Auto IQ programmes will then illuminate: Blend for softer ingredients and Max Blend for trickier ones. The jug is also fitted with a lift-up spout to allow for easy pouring.
Although it is a seriously powerful device, there are a few minor issues with the Ninja BN800UK that we discovered. To start, there isn’t a dedicated cleaning mode on the device, however all parts are dishwasher safe. The next issue, which is one that can be found across most of Ninja’s blenders and food processors, is with the noise. At 93.4dB, it’s undeniable that the food processor is distractingly loud.
Caveats aside, the Ninja 3-in-1 Food Processor with Auto-IQ BN800UK is a powerful multi-functional kitchen appliance that makes light work of chopping, mixing and blending.
Reviewer: David Ludlow
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