Q&A(32)
Q: Does this chopper have a prop 65 warning?
A: From what I've read, all the components that come in contact with food are BPA free. I haven't seen a Prop 65 warning at all, & I've looked online at a lot of the descriptions & specifications.
submitted byPokey - 2 years agoA: Thank you for your question. This Hamilton Beach food chopper is compliant with California Prop 65.
submitted byHamiltonBeachTeam - 3 years agoBrand expert
Q: can this be used to chop a 15 ounce can of chickpeas? I love to make my own hummus!
A: Yes! It works great for this and I've done it often. The chickpeas fit into the bowl with a little room for other ingredients. Put cover on, push down until smooth. Too thick? Lift lid, add oil or 🍋
submitted bySunnyGal - 7 months agoA: Thank you for your question. The food chopper can be used to prepare hummus in small quantities.
submitted byHamiltonBeachTeam - 7 months agoBrand expert
Q: Can I use this to prep a pie dough recipe that calls for 2 1/2 cups of flour in addition to the butter, etc.?
A: Thank you for your question. No, we do not recommend that the noted appliance is used to knead or mix dough.
submitted byHamiltonBeachTeam - 1 year agoBrand expertA: I think you would need a food processor for that.This is kore like a veggie chopper it seems like. Hope that helps.
submitted byCat n - 8 months ago
Q: Can I chop dog kibble in to smaller pieces with this machine? I see it works for nuts.
A: If you rehydrate it, that’s what i do. Dry hard kibble will just ruin the blades.
submitted byk - 7 months agoA: Thank you for your question. No, we do not recommend that this appliance is used to chop dog food.
submitted byHamiltonBeachTeam - 4 years agoBrand expert
Q: I am confusing between model 72850 and 72860? What is the wattage of each one and the bowl can be switchable ?
A: Thank you for your question. The Food Chopper model 72850 will operate at 350 Watts while model 72860 will operate at 175 Watts. The bowl are not interchangeable between the appliances.
submitted byHamiltonBeachTeam - 1 year agoBrand expert
Q: Does the processor grind nuts to make nut butter?
Q: Can it be used to grate carrot?
A: Thank you for your question. This Hamilton Beach Food Chopper cannot be used to grate a carrot. However, this appliance can be used to chop a carrot.
submitted byHamiltonBeachTeam - 9 days agoBrand expert
Q: Will this blender crush ice?
A: Thank you for your question. No, we do not recommend that this Hamilton Beach Food Chopper is used to crush ice. For optimal results with crushing ice, we would recommend a Hamilton Beach Blender.
submitted byHamiltonBeachTeam - 2 months agoBrand expert
Q: Can I use it to make ginger/garlic/ onion paste with water? Can water be used?
A: Thank you for your question. Yes, this appliance can be used to make a garlic, ginger, onion paste with water.
submitted byHamiltonBeachTeam - 3 months agoBrand expert
Q: How tall is the unit and will it chop nuts
A: Thank you for your question. The height of this Hamilton Beach Food Chopper is 8.5 inches. This appliance can be used to chop nuts.
submitted byHamiltonBeachTeam - 4 months agoBrand expert