Black & Decker FP2500B PowerPro Wide-Mouth 10-Cup Food Processor Review

Aimed at the budgeted buyer, the Black & Decker FP2500B PowerPro Wide-Mouth 10-Cup Food Processor brings high capacity food processing to the kitchen for a fraction of the price of major brands.
Black & Decker food processors tend to have very mixed reviews from consumers due to their low cost, so conducting thorough research is essential to ensure that one matches up to your requirements. Read on to get the full low down on the Black & Decker FP2500B.

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Features of the Black & Decker FP2500B PowerPro Wide-Mouth 10-Cup Food Processor

• 500-watt powerful motor; 2 speed settings + pulse
• 10-cup capacity
• Soft-touch controls
• Wide mouth feed chute
• Suction cup feed for stability
• Interlocked safety system
• Dishwasher-safe removable parts
• Chopping blade + slicing/shredding disc included

Design

The Black & Decker FP2500B PowerPro has a sleek black exterior which looks pretty attractive although rather dated compared to most modern kitchens. The build size of this machine is large so you’ll need to have a decent sized worktop to place it on. There are four rubber suction feet below the base to keep the machine stable. The suction feet do a decent job of stabilizing the machine, although you need to ensure you place them on a sturdy surface or the machine will likely move when processing tough foods.

Soft-touch Mylar Controls

Operating the machine is easy due to the soft-touch Mylar controls. There are only three buttons located on the machine (Low/High speed, Pulse) so it’s very simple to operate even for those not familiar with operating kitchen appliances. Unlike some controls on other food appliances, the Mylar buttons are well designed so liquid cannot seep through them and affect their functionality.

Wide Mouth Feed Chute

Convenience is a big factor in modern kitchen appliances so the wide mouth feed chute is very handy. It’s large enough to accommodate whole items such as potatoes and apples without slicing them manually first.

Pros and Cons of the Black & Decker FP2500B PowerPro Wide-Mouth 10-Cup Food Processor

Pros

Cheap, powerful and easy-to-use, the Black & Decker FP2500B PowerPro performs well on the most part as a budget food processor. Its wide mouth and 10 cup capacity are also plus points we feel are worth mentioning.

Black & Decker’s customer service has been prompt and efficient for customers who have encountered problems with their machine.

Cons

There isn’t a noticeable speed difference between the High and Low speed settings despite the change in motor pitch, so their effectiveness is questionable. The machine is also loud when processing.

The versatility of this machine is rather limited. It can only slice foods thinly, so it can’t slice produce in variable thicknesses.

There is a small crevice located between two of the rims, which is hard to clean. Although a regular round dishwashing brush reaches this area without trouble.

Final Thoughts

If you’re on a budget and you need a machine which can perform basic food processing tasks in high volumes then the Black & Decker FP2500B PowerPro Wide-Mouth 10-Cup Food Processor is a worthy candidate. However, it has numerous limitations which prevent it being useful as a versatile food prep machine.

This is a machine which has had more positive consumer reviews than negative reviews so we think it’s worth opting for if you’re comfortable with its limits.