Picked for one job

Bulk shredding is straightforward with the Cuisinart Custom 14

Top pick

Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor

Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor

Cheese, carrots and slaw suit the 14-cup bowl, extra-large feed tube and medium shredding disc. Cuisinart Core 13 brings newer controls and in-bowl storage, while Ninja NF701 has a 12-cup bowl and reversible disc.

Why it suits this job

  • Bowl space
  • Feed chute
The catch
Slicing happens at one fixed 4 mm thickness, set by the supplied disc.
Go with Cuisinart Core Custom 13 Cup Food Processor if
Meal preppers after a large bowl and adjustable slicing
More reasons we picked it
  • Even disc results
  • Food that stays above the disc

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For good shredding you need steady feeding, enough bowl room and a disc that clears food without too much waste.

Guide updated , Product data updated , Amazon.com / United States

By the numbers

What the data shows

What we found across the food processors we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.

How many fit

Only 8 of the 26 models checked meet every need here: “Quick shredding of cheese and slaw”, “Space for family-size and holiday batches”, and “Less trimming thanks to a wide feed chute”.

8 models fit, out of 26 checked

Why it helps

Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor lists 14 cups for work-bowl capacity, 56% above the 9 cups median.

Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor
14 cups
Typical (median)
9 cups
Models with this figure
20 of 26
Show the facts and the math
Models in the comparison
26 models
Sources
6 covering these models
Product data updated

How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Quick shredding of cheese and slaw”, “Space for family-size and holiday batches”, and “Less trimming thanks to a wide feed chute”. A need with no documented match is not counted.

How we calculatedFigures are the stated work-bowl volume. The safe amount of liquid or dough can be less. The median draws on the 20 of 26 models that publish comparable figures.

The facts and sources behind each product in this recommendation
ProductNeeds it meetsFacts we checkedSources
Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor
  • Shredding
  • Large batches
  • Wide chute
  • 14-cup working bowl
  • 720-watt motor
  • Comes with a 4 mm slicing disc, medium shredding disc and metal chopping blade
  • Custom 14 Cup DFP-14BCNY: Cuisinart (maker specs)
  • The best food processor: Wirecutter (independent source)
Cuisinart Core Custom 13 Cup Food Processor
  • Shredding
  • Large batches
  • Wide chute
  • 13-cup working bowl
  • Controls for Mix, High, Low and Pulse
  • Comes with an adjustable slicing disc and reversible shredding disc
  • Core Custom 13 Cup FP-130: Cuisinart (maker specs)
Ninja Professional XL Food Processor
  • Shredding
  • Large batches
  • Wide chute
  • 12-cup main working bowl
  • 1200-watt peak motor
  • Comes with an adjustable slicing disc, reversible shredding disc and dough blade

3 options

The top pick and the alternatives

01
Cuisinart Custom 14 Cup Food Processor

Cuisinart, DFP-14BCNY

Custom 14 Cup Food Processor

Large bowl, strong chopping, steady disc work and simple paddle controls make this a proven design.

Top pick ifAnyone who preps for a family often and wants a durable full-size machine

Key facts

  • 14-cup working bowl
  • 720-watt motor

The catch

Slicing happens at one fixed 4 mm thickness, set by the supplied disc.

02
Cuisinart Core Custom 13 Cup Food Processor

Cuisinart, FP-130

Core Custom 13 Cup Food Processor

Generous capacity, four direct controls and storage built around the bowl hub define this modern Cuisinart.

Best forMeal preppers after a large bowl and adjustable slicing

Key facts

  • 13-cup working bowl
  • Controls for Mix, High, Low and Pulse

The catch

Compared with a seven- or nine-cup model, the 13-cup body takes up more cabinet and counter space.

03
Ninja Professional XL Food Processor

Ninja, NF701

Professional XL Food Processor

This 12-cup processor has adjustable slicing, reversible shredding and four Auto-iQ routines. The standard package selected here leaves out the optional nesting bowl and storage box.

Best forFamilies who want a bigger bowl, adjustable slicing and programs for specific tasks

Key facts

  • 12-cup main working bowl
  • 1200-watt peak motor

The catch

The optional nesting bowl and storage box are not part of the selected standard package.

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Cuisinart Core Custom 13 Cup Food Processor

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