Is a food processor with a shredding blade much better than one without?
I am considering two food processors, listed below. The main difference appears to be the fact that one has a shredding blade capability. I am new to food processing, and I don’t know if this is an important feature. Is it important? I hope to make Indian food purees, soups, hummus, salsa, and other items.
http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DLC-2A-Mini-Processor-White/dp/B0000645YL/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1261643920&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DFP-3-Handy-3-Cup-Processor/dp/B0000A1ZMU/ref=pd_sbs_k_4
If I were to choose one I would buy this one
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=12311468
it has a 500 watt motor and more capacity
or
http://www.boscovs.com/StoreFrontWeb/Product.bos?assortmentDepartmentNumber=7050130&assortmentId=4&itemNumber=11513&type=Product
or
http://www.bernies.com/catalog/kitchen_appliances/counter_top_appliances/045373_cuisinart_mini-prep_processor.html
I realize Cuisinart is a good brand
if I were you I would wait till after Christmas there will be many on sale
To me the shredder blade makes it too fine and the chute to put food in is too narrow.