Coleslaw texture planners
If you want a particular cut for slaw or salads, distinguish slicing discs from grating or coarse-shredding plates. Magimix and Kenwood use different discs in their respective cabbage recipes.
Who is this for?
Batch-prep households
If you prepare cabbage alongside other vegetables for family meals or weekly prep, consider how the bowl, feed tube and cleaning routine fit repeated loads.
Small-kitchen occasional users
If you process cabbage only occasionally, storage and washable accessories may matter more to you than a larger bowl. Bosch lists in-bowl accessory storage and dishwasher-safe accessories for its MCM3501MGB.
What matters when choosing?
Settle on the cut first, then consider your usual batch and how much appliance and accessory storage you can accommodate.
| Concern | What to check | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Cabbage texture | Check the exact model’s included slicing and grating or shredding discs, including stated cut sizes. | For slaw, I want to know whether I will get slices or a coarser shred before choosing a machine; roughly 42% of consumers would put cabbage texture first. |
| Batch handling | Compare bowl capacity and feed-tube instructions; cabbage still needs cutting to fit. | When preparing several portions, I would rather plan for the number of loads than assume the whole cabbage fits at once. Around 33% of consumers would make batch handling their primary concern. |
| Storage and care | Look at accessory storage, cleaning instructions and the supplied food pusher. | If I use a processor occasionally, finding space for it and washing its parts could shape my choice; about 25% of consumers would prioritise practical ownership. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Assuming any blade will make the same cabbage cut
Magimix’s cabbage recipe uses a 2 mm slicing disc, while Kenwood’s coleslaw recipe calls for a coarse shredding plate. A chopping blade is not interchangeable with either disc for those cuts.
Decide whether you want slices, coarse shreds or both, then check the accessories supplied with the exact model.
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Choosing by motor wattage alone
A wattage figure does not tell you which discs are included or how the bowl and feed tube will accommodate cabbage.
Check the disc kit and bowl arrangement before using motor power as a secondary specification.
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Forcing cabbage through the feed tube
Kenwood’s cabbage recipe calls for chunks that fit the feed tube. Electrical Safety First advises using an implement to guide food towards blades in processors with feed chutes.
Core and cut the cabbage to fit, follow the model’s instructions and use its supplied pusher rather than your hands while it is running.
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Overlooking an accessory-specific recall
Electrical Safety First lists a julienne-disc recall affecting specified Kenwood FPM800 and FPM810 models manufactured from January 2019 to December 2021. It does not apply to every Kenwood processor or disc.
Check the exact model, accessory and manufacturing period against the recall notice. If yours is affected, stop using the recalled accessory and contact the retailer or manufacturer.
Food processor brands to consider
Kenwood
Kenwood’s MultiPro range includes the FDP65.860WH, which Kenwood lists with a 3 L bowl and reversible 2 mm and 4 mm slicing/grating discs.
- Kenwood also publishes a cabbage recipe using a coarse shredding plate, showing why the chosen accessory matters.
- Disc packages differ by model; check the accessories supplied with the processor you are considering.
Magimix
Magimix lists a 3 L main bowl for its 4200XL and uses a 2 mm slicing disc for cabbage in its coleslaw recipe.
- The stated bowl size is relevant if you regularly prepare several portions.
- Confirm the discs in the exact bundle; bowl volume does not mean a whole cabbage fits through the feed tube.
Bosch
Bosch lists a 2.3 L bowl, in-bowl accessory storage and dishwasher-safe accessories for the MultiTalent MCM3501MGB.
- Those listed storage and cleaning features are worth considering when cupboard space and occasional use shape the purchase.
- Check the exact supplied discs for your intended cabbage cut and allow for more loads if a smaller bowl does not suit your batch.
Joybuy food processors for cabbage prep
This Joybuy food processor lists slicing, shredding and grater discs, making it relevant to cabbage preparation if the supplied discs produce the cut you want.
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ochama 750 W food processor, 1.8 L, with slicing, shredding and grater discs
Consider it for disc-based cabbage preparation if its supplied accessories make your preferred cut.
The product name states 750 W and a 1.8 L bowl, and lists slicing, shredding and grater discs. Check the included disc types and cut sizes, usable bowl capacity and feed-tube arrangement against your usual batch.
Questions about processing cabbage
Should I use a slicing disc or a shredding disc for cabbage?
Use the disc that makes your intended cut: Magimix’s coleslaw recipe uses a 2 mm slicing disc, while Kenwood’s uses a coarse shredding plate. Check which discs come with the exact processor rather than assuming they are interchangeable.
Can I put a whole cabbage into a food processor?
Plan to cut it to fit the feed tube. Kenwood’s cabbage recipe calls for coring and cutting it into chunks, while Magimix’s recipe says to halve or quarter it before slicing; follow your model’s instructions and use its supplied pusher.
What bowl size should I consider for family-sized cabbage prep?
Choose a bowl size around your usual batch, not on the assumption that its stated volume will hold an entire cabbage at once. Kenwood lists a 3 L bowl for the FDP65.860WH, Magimix lists a 3 L main bowl for the 4200XL, and Bosch lists 2.3 L for the MCM3501MGB; each still requires cabbage to fit its feed arrangement.
What safety checks matter before using a food processor?
Check the model’s instructions, use the supplied pusher and look up recalls for the exact appliance and accessory. Electrical Safety First lists a julienne-disc recall for specified Kenwood FPM800 and FPM810 models manufactured from January 2019 to December 2021; do not assume it applies to other models or discs.