Good deal – The KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM175PS Blue “5-star” food processor at € 599.00

Almost a century old, the KitchenAid Artisan 5KSM175 Food Processor is a pioneer. Its direct transmission motor and numerous accessories make it a robust and versatile device. If its competitors are more and more numerous, it is not ready to be dethroned.

KitchenAid hasn’t changed their miracle recipe for almost a century, and there’s a reason for that. With a powerful direct transmission motor and exemplary performance, the Artisan 5KSM175 is the ideal ally in the kitchen. Few technologies are integrated into this robot, which gives it, in return, a robustness and probably a durability almost unmatched on this market. Finally, the plethora of accessories available for purchase even make the Artisan a versatile model with almost limitless functionality.

Strong points

• Robust body which provides very good stability.
• Timeliness.
• Many optional accessories.
• Little noisy.
• Powerful motor.

Weak points

• Few options available.
• Very heavy robot head.
• Pastry kit accessories with peeling enamel on this model.

As an alternative

The Masterchef Gourmet is more like an amateur pastry chef than a pastry chef. If he handles the whisk brilliantly and makes fairly good use of his hook, the leaf leaves too many ingredients in the bottom of the bowl and his motor is struggling when it comes to working dense dough. Its ease of use and light weight can nevertheless make it an interesting solution for those looking to unload basic tasks in the kitchen, knowing that it can be supplemented with a few accessories such as a blender or a grater.