Expect a small end piece to remain in the feed tube when shredding/slicing
When shredding or slicing in a food processor, the last small piece often doesn’t feed through cleanly and may stick near the top.
They mention having heard that most food processors leave the last little piece stuck at the top during grating/slicing.
The short version
- Plan for a small leftover piece when shredding/slicing
What you need
- food processorAny model
Why it works
Small pieces can lose contact with the disc or get trapped by the pusher geometry and feed tube shape.
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