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 - 9 months agoA: Thank you for your question. The food chopper can be used to prepare hummus in small quantities.
submitted byHamiltonBeachTeam - 9 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 - 10 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 - 9 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 - 2 years agoBrand expert
Q: Can this chop herbs, specifically Cilantro?
A: Thank you for your question. The appliance can be used to chop herbs.
submitted byHamiltonBeachTeam - 3 days agoBrand expert
Q: Name of brand to process peanut butter
A: Thank you for your question. This Hamilton Beach Food Chopper can be used to make peanut butter.
submitted byHamiltonBeachTeam - 10 days agoBrand expert
Q: Can presents be made into peanut butter
A: Thank you for your question. Yes, this Hamilton Beach Food Chopper can be used to make peanut butter.
submitted byHamiltonBeachTeam - 10 days agoBrand expert
Q: Can this chopper be used to grate zuchini?
A: Thank you for your question. This Hamilton Beach Food Chopper will not feature a grating option. However, this appliance can be used to chop zucchini.
submitted byHamiltonBeachTeam - 1 month agoBrand expert
Q: Can I use this to grind coconut
A: Thank you for your question. This Hamilton Beach Food Chopper can be used to chop/grind coconut.
submitted byHamiltonBeachTeam - 1 month agoBrand expert