Kenwood Compact Chopper / Grinder attachment AT320A for use with Kenwood Stand Mixers / Kitchen Machines, White

Previous set lasted over ten years, no issues with leaking or grinding. However, with time broke all the glass jars, by dropping them on the floor. Could have replaced jars, but it was cheaper to replace whole unit, with three glass jars included. Use for grinding spices, and making sauces, dips etc. Only trick is when grinding whole ginger, garlic etc is to add a bit of water, otherwise does not work. Never brought icing sugar at twice price of granulated sugar as grind that and icing sugar is achieved. Also use for grinding coffee beans and cinnamon sticks. For coffee machines avoid ones with grinder and use this instead, much cheaper.

I had not realised how chunky and big the storage jars that come with this are. They are thicker than kilner jars and easy to clean afterwards.The chopper works great on lots of things from coffee to spices. I even do my own linseed in it. (Linseed that has not been broken/cracked is harder to digest, so I blitz it)Some things can take longer than others to grind (such as coffee) and you do need to be careful not to get the attachment warn otherwise it can affect the coffee.I can grind some things, put a plastic cap on and pop in the cupboard/fridge! How simpler can that be?For larger amounts you need to use the liquidiser as these are not huge storage jars and I wouldn't recommend for batches of soup/sauces. BUT the clue is in the title ... "Mini Chopper" .... but as I was expecting some small grinder and Swartz-spice containers, I was pleasantly surprised at the 4"x3" storage containers.I think it was worth the money.

When I splashed out and replaced my very old Kenwood Chef with a superb new top of the range machine I also bought a food processor, mincer, and liquidiser jug attachments - but didn't get a Mini Chopper Mill simply because I had a small electric "Mouli" - which inevitably soon died!So when I spotted an offer on Amazon for a Mini Chopper/Mill at the same price as a stand alone electric variety I thought why not save space and add another Kenwood tool to my collection.When the little Mini Chopper/Mill arrived I was amased at how heavy the box was, and when I opened it I discovered why. Althouhg the base of the mill is plastic the jar on the top is extremely thick glass, absolutely bomb proof - typically Kenwood! The fact that you also get 3 spare jars, with lids, is a real bonus. You can process ingredients and then simply pop them on the shelf until you need them - in very neat stylish jars!I was also delighted to discover the mill was extremely compact, well made, and the blades extremely sharp. Initially I was concerned that it would not perform as well as my old stand alone electric machine - until I tried it!In just a couple of seconds it reduced a jar full of full "raw" garam masala to a fine smooth powder, a couple of tablespoons of coffee beans into beautiful filter coffee, and in even shorter time it chopped a handful of fresh herbs perfectly.I then enjoyed quite a few minutes experimenting [or playing] with ingredients raging from granulated sugar to nutmeg and the Mini Chopper/Mill handled them all with extreme ease - very efficiently. Hardly surprising when it has the huge power of a Chef underneath it!Cleaning the unit is far simpler than an electric variety as it instantly comes apart into three easily handled components - the base - the blade assembly - and the jar. Obviously you do have to be careful when washing the blades -when Kenwood say "sharp" they really mean it.Overall I am delighted with my new Kenwood accessory but, as you can see, I have not given it five stars for one simple reason.When using a small chopper/mill, of any type, you inevitably invert the container to add the ingrediatents you are working on, and then lock on the base whilst still inverted, to stop anything falling out. Then, when you've processed the contents you reverse the process for the very same reason.With my old electric machine this was an extremely simple if not cumbersome manouever [although cleaning it afterwards was not]. However the Kenwood seems to have no way of retaining the blade unit into the base whilst inverted so you have to get used to handling three loose components, not just two. Although the Kenwood is so much easier to clean than a two piece electric machine it would have been much nicer if the blades and base stayed firmly together whislt inverted. Perhaps it's just that I'm an old engineer but I do think Kenwood could have found a simple solution to this minor annoyance.Notwithstanding the Mini Chopper's slight design error it really does precisely what it says on the box, and a lot more, and instantly became a very welcome addition to my kitchen, and my Kenwood collection. In a "disposable world" it's really good to find something so substantial - I have absolutely no doubt that the Mini Chopper together with its Kenwood Chef power source will probably outlive me, and then be passed onto a very gratefull offspring.

I am giving this 5 stars even though the mini mill I received was faulty.(it had a damaged seal ring and a damaged plastic drive link)I don't expect this from Kenwood and I let them know - they immediately replaced it even though I had left it too long after the usual Amazon replace period cos i didn't try it till i was next ready to use it !The customer service was first class! Easy and helpful and the replacement works perfectly.Some people have question the "upside down" design of this - I think they have a point - as it is a bit fiddly when you make small quantities pesto or hummous or anything with paste like qualities that can adhere to the top of the jar to take it off - scrape the contents off the jar and reprocess when it gets stuck to the top . It is however great for milling coffee , spices etc. It is inexpensive for a Kenwood attachment and you get the same great Kenwood service!

We mainly use the item on our chef major to grind spices and make garam masala. Very sturdy and well built. Apparently the glass it is made from is the same as the one used on aircraft windscreens. It comes with 4 of these jars which are great for storage. You simply unscrew the lid and attach the blade and you're ready to go.What I love about the mill, because it is made of glass you have no residue left on the sides and no food smells are left lingering. It is also used to make condiments and dips as well as houmous. Got rid of the mini chopper after this. It is also the cheapest on Amazon.