I tried using my blender, but the food was still too chunky. Does this baby food processor blend the food to a fine puree?
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P.S. Adding more or less water to the food in the processor, whether you're using the Kidco or the Cuisinart, seems to be the key to getting a nice puree. Experiment with the amount of water so that the result is not too runny or too dry.
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This is a nice unit that will do a reasonable job. However, for a bit more money, the Cuisinart model DLC-2A will do a much better job of pureeing in less time. And it is a 3-cup capacity instead of the 2-cup capacity of the Kidco. Plus it's available in colors.
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Yes- just put in small amounts at a time, preferably cooked. If you put in too much, it is harder to make it super smooth. This will make it as fine as jarred baby food.
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I think you should be able to get it pretty fine if you use enough water and do it for long enough. Also might depend on what you are pureeing, and how soft it is when you put it in. I precooked all of my baby food so it was fairly soft, then put it in the blender. I sometimes also had to shake or stir it during the process, to move the chunks around closer to the blades. I had success even with rotisserie chicken, making it smooth. But you definitely have to add water.
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it purees very well! you won't be disappointed. I was skeptic in the beginning, but once I started, couldn't stop...lol. Remember to puree cooked veggies and fruits that are not too hard though.
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Yes! I use the immersion blender attachment for smoothies with frozen fruit. I use a lot of frozen fruit but I often steam for a few min before I use the food processor.
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Hi! I just purchased this "chopper" to primarily make my own baby food for my 8 month old. Most reviews said it would puree soft foods so I figured I would give it a try dispite the post left here. I haven't actually tried it yet so my actual review will come later, but I did want to quickly correct the error given by Chris. In reading the instructions, (always a good thing to do! =) ) it actually has tips on using this "chopper" for making homemade pureed babyfood!!! It says it can process cooked meat/poultry, cooked veggies, & cooked or raw fruits!! It says to add a little gravy,milk, or broth to make the consistancy you need/want. So sounds like it will do just fine for making baby food! I Will write a complete user review once I actually use it.
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I agree with the previous poster, that it will blend to a mush-like consistency, but not a juice. And for others who need it to chop and dice it does this well and we often use it for that purpose instead of using the food processor.
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Depends on what you are making. I made the mistake of making a pretty thick smoothie that didn't mix too well until I added more juice. As long as you have enough liquid in it to allow the ingredients to move, the blender works very well.
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I haven't tried it. I got it primarily to blend Hormel meals for my son. I have chopped onions and ice and it did great with those. Sorry.
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We mixed it without a food processor, and it turned out great. I would probably let it raise a little longer, and do NOT over bake. It is done sooner than it looks. A food processor probably wouldn't hurt. I don't think we even used a mixer (just a spoon) the last time.
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When I tried making milk shakes, it did not slice through the ice cream well enough to mix it in...which is why I said a standard blender does a better job. It's unfortunate, since this is much easier to clean.
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I would advise you to try a different blender. Perhaps I don't "stack" the blender correctly, but even moderately thick smoothies/shakes get hung up and I end up smacking the side in order to get it to mix. I prefer mine relatively thin (think drinkable yogurt consistency) so it works fine for me; I just don't think it'll handle something that thick. If you're able, check out a VitaMix - those suckers would blend a leather boot into drinkable form.
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The clear piece twists off easily .... but I have never done that with the blender ON. (And I am not familiar with a food processor).
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This processor can blend fruits and vegetables. I just takes time. It is not made to blend ice for drinks though.
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I believe this would work to make puree out of fruits and veggies ... it's just a smaller food processor as opposed to a larger one ...
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No Way. It doesn't even blend soft fruits properly as the blade just chops only which is in the very bottom of the blender. You have to open the lid several times to cycle the contents manually to the bottom to get it chopped. I was about to return this item and it is stuck with me because of the return shipping charge.
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This compact and handy appliance blends and purees fresh foods into healthy meals for your baby. You would still need to feed the baby with a spoon as it would not be a smoothie or a drinkable with a straw or zippy cup. Sincerely, Customer Care
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Cakes and brownie batter are a little too thick for this BLENDER, I'd recommend a MIXER instead. This stick blender works great and I love it, but it's much better with thinner consistencies.
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I haven't pureed veggies but I did put apples in there to puree and if you really blend them good it does make them smooth. When I did it, it was like applesauce.
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I have only used blenders. I believe my wife tried without a blender and it ended up 'gloopy'