Good Food
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items: The best stand mixers for baking lovers
items: 10 of the best juicers for blitzing fresh fruit and vegetables
items: 12 best food processors for chopping, slicing and shredding
items: 13 of the best cake tins for showstopping bakes
items: The best breadmakers for creating homemade loaves
items: 11 of the best slow cookers for delicious faff-free meals
items: 8 of the best picnic rucksacks to buy in 2025
items: 10 best mini choppers for speedy kitchen prep
items: Best oven buying guide: expert-recommended models
items: Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser first-look review

The best stand mixers for baking lovers
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date: 2025-10-27T15:54:39.000Z
creator: Lydia Anderson
subject: Review
subject: Baking
subject: Baking recipes
subject: Batter
subject: best stand mixer
subject: best stand mixer for baking
subject: Bread
subject: Bread recipe
subject: Brownies
subject: Cake recipes
subject: Cakes
subject: Dough
subject: Homemade bread
subject: Lydia Anderson
subject: Scones
description: A stand mixer is a great investment if you love baking and bread-making. Read our reviews of top brands, including KitchenAid and Kenwood, plus more affordable buys
encoded: Whatever you like to bake, there’s no denying that the humble stand mixer is the hardest working piece of kit in the kitchen. Not just reserved for whipping up cake batter, it can also be used to knead dough and whisk together glossy, stiff-peaked meringues. Don’t be mistaken – I love hand mixers and have tried and tested many fantastic models over the years, but stand mixers offer something different: power. Equipped with high wattages, they can whizz through creaming and kneading tasks with absolute ease, not only saving you time, but effort, too. As an avid baker and expert product tester, I've put a range of stand mixers to the test, from models from big-name brands such as KitchenAid and Kenwood, to household names like Bosch, Cuisinart and Morphy Richards. Read on for my top recommendations, and don't forget to check out our guides to the best cake tins and best kitchen scales, too. The latest additions were tested by Annie Collyer. JUMP TO REVIEWS View Affiliate Playlist on the source website View oEmbed on the source website Best stand mixers at a glance 5/5 stars Best stand mixer: Kenwood Titanium Chef Patissier XL, £799.99 Best stand mixer and food processor: Bosch CreationLine kitchen machine, £199.99 Best large stand mixer: Kenwood Titanium Chef Baker XL, £449 Best of the rest Best stand mixer for versatility: Kenwood Cooking Chef Stand Mixer, £1249.99 Best stand mixer for ease of use: Bosch Series 6 Stand Mixer, £599.99 Best stand mixer for dough: Ooni Halo Pro Spiral stand mixer, £699 Best powerful stand mixer: ProCook stand mixer, £249 Best bowl-lift stand mixer: KitchenAid 5.6L Bowl-Lift Artisan, £749 Best stand mixer for range of colours: KitchenAid 5KSM125, £449 Best compact stand mixer: Morphy Richards MixStar compact stand mixer, £189.99 Best stand mixer for last-minute bakes: Breville HeatSoft stand mixer, £135 Best digital stand mixer: Lakeland 6.5L digital stand mixer, £229.99 Jump to section: Best stand mixers to buy in 2025 How to choose the…

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10 of the best juicers for blitzing fresh fruit and vegetables
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date: 2025-10-08T15:50:17.000Z
creator: Lydia Anderson
subject: Health
subject: Review
subject: Anya Gilbert
subject: best juicers
subject: goodhealth
subject: juicing recipes
description: We tested a range of masticating, centrifugal, and citrus juicers from the likes of Kuvings, Sage and Gastroback. Discover which models came out on top, plus find juice recipe inspiration
encoded: Making your own fresh juice at home with a juicer is one of the best ways to enjoy them, and is advocated by many health experts. Plus, juice is a delicious way to use up leftover fruit and veg – especially if you've got a glut of homegrown produce following this summer's hot weather. Check out our juice recipes for inspiration. There are many juicers on the market, from simple budget centrifugal machines, to powerful heavyweight masticating ones. Smaller wattage machines struggle with frozen berries and vegetables, but the rest will happily chomp through most ingredients. Our experts have tested across all types across a range of price points, so read on to discover their top picks. The latest additions were tested and reviewed by Elaine Lemm. Best juicer deals Looking to save on one of the juicers in this list? We've been scouring the market to find the biggest savings – here are the best we've found so far: Good Food in partnership with Tower juicer: Good Food stainless steel citrus juicer | £49.99 £44.99 at Tower (save £5 or 10% with code GOODFOODNEW) More juicer deals: Ninja cold press juicer | £129.99 £99.99 at Ninja (save £30 or 23%) Kuvings whole slow juicer | £349 £279 at Harts of Stur (save £70 or 20%) Fridja F1900 | £129.99 £109.99 at Amazon (save £20 or 15%) Sage the Nutri Juicer Cold Plus | £239.95 £199.95 at Sage (save £40 or 18%) Nutribullet Juicer Pro | £129.99 £103.55 at Nutribullet (save £26.44 or 20%) Nutribullet Juicer 01515 | £99.99 £79.99 at Nutribullet (save £20 or 20%) For even more offers, take a look at our round-up of the best kitchen appliance deals and find out how we put each product to the test, so you can shop with confidence. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Best juicers at a glance Best cold press juicer: Ninja cold press juicer, £99.99 Best compact juicer: Magic Bullet mini juicer, £69.99 Best premium juicer: Nama J2 cold press juicer, £771.99 Best citrus juicer: Sage the Citrus Press, £139.95 Best entry-level juicer: …

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12 best food processors for chopping, slicing and shredding
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date: 2025-10-08T13:29:21.000Z
creator: Lydia Anderson
subject: Review
subject: best food processor
subject: chop an onion
subject: food mixer
subject: food prep
subject: Food processor
subject: Houmous
subject: how to dice
subject: how to slice
subject: Onion
subject: Pesto
subject: Pete Wise
subject: slicing
description: Food processors can help you slice, dice, chop and blitz with ease. We tested leading brands, including Kenwood, Magimix and Cuisinart to see which models perform best
encoded: There are many reasons a food processor can make life easier in the kitchen. Perhaps your knife skills don't make the cut, or that monster batch cook seems like a drawn-out chore? Plug in a processor for the speedy way to prep, every time. Not only do our favourite food processors slice, dice, blend and chop to perfection, but they also make grating, grinding and even dough making a breeze. Safety features ensure there's no need to sacrifice your fingertips in the process. As you whizz through ingredients for your favourite dishes at record speed, you'll wonder how you ever managed without one. I tried out a range of Good Food recipes and prepared basic ingredients to select the best machines on the market. I prepped everything from classic pesto to pizza dough, Thai green curry paste to precision-sliced spuds for delicious Dauphinoise. Read on to discover our choice of food processors that are sure to be firm fixtures on the Good Food kitchen worktop. The latest additions were tested by Elaine Lemm. Sponsored by Cuisinart Save 30% on the Cuisinart FlexPrep 1.1L Food Processor with our exclusive code Whether you're blitzing up ingredients to make hummus or pesto, or whipping cream or egg whites for a dessert, the FlexPrep food processor chops, purées, whips and shreds with ease to help speed up meal prep. Its 1-litre capacity is ideal for a range of kitchen tasks, but it’s by no means bulky – sporting a compact size, it fits neatly in cupboards for storage. It also includes a chopping and mixing blade, a reversible shredding disc and a whipping blade. Good Food readers can now save 30% on the FlexPrep with our exclusive code – simply use GF-FLEX-30 at checkout to secure the discount. Offer available for a limited time. Head to Cuisinart.co.uk to shop now. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website View Green Video on the source website Best food processors at a glance 5/5 stars Best high-tech food processor: Ninja Detect 3-in-1 Power blender and food processor, £…

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13 of the best cake tins for showstopping bakes
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date: 2025-10-07T23:00:13.000Z
creator: Lydia Anderson
subject: Review
subject: brownie tin
subject: bundt tin
subject: Cake tins
subject: Caroline Hire
subject: loaf tins
subject: round tins
subject: springform tin
subject: square tin
subject: traybake tins
subject: wedding cake tins
description: Whether you're a keen baker or reluctant birthday-cake maker, we've tested the best to bring you the most practical and hard-wearing cake tins on the market.
encoded: Whether you’re constantly cooking tasty treats or you only bake occasionally, a good quality cake tin is a kitchen essential. They come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, but are endlessly versatile – they can be used to bake cakes (of course), as well as sweet and savoury breads, cheesecakes or even used as moulds. Baking is a real science. If you have a good recipe, follow it to the letter, including using the correct tin, and success is guaranteed. Read our guide to successful cakes for some tips to help you master the essentials. Then hop over to our guide to classic cakes for a fantastic breakdown of how to bake the perfect traditional Victoria sponge, lemon drizzle cake and much more. As well as cake tins, you’ll need a couple of extra pieces of kit to get you going. Although not an essential, a stand mixer really will make mixing, whipping and folding a lot easier. If you're a traditionalist or short on space, a hand mixer is a great alternative. To ensure absolute precision you’ll need measuring spoons and kitchen scales. You’ll also need a mixing bowl and spatula to get every last drop of cake batter into your tin – no wastage here! Best cake tins at a glance Loaf tins Best enamel loaf tin: Falcon loaf tin, £32.50 Best non-stick loaf tin: Circulon Momentum loaf tin, £18.99 Best glass loaf tin: Pyrex Bake and Enjoy glass loaf tin, £11.69 Bundt tins Best enamel bundt tin: Falcon decorative cake tin, £34 Best bundt tin: Nordic Ware Bavaria bundt tin, £46.40 Best swirled bundt tin: Nordic Ware Heritage bundt tin, £52 Best budget bundt tin: MasterClass fluted cake tin, £15 Springform cake tins Best non-stick springform cake tin: Pyrex Magic springform cake tin, £10.85 Best springform tin available in different sizes: MasterClass springform cake tin, from £10.49 Circular cake tins Best enamel cake tin: Falcon cake tin, £22 Best 20cm cake tin: Pyrex Magic cake tin, £14.97 Best cake tin for tall sides: MasterClass 20cm cake tin, £16.55 Square cake tins Best enamel s…

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The best breadmakers for creating homemade loaves
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date: 2025-10-07T13:54:51.000Z
creator: Lydia Anderson
subject: Review
subject: Baking
subject: Bread
subject: Cheat
subject: cookery cheat
subject: Home baked bread
subject: Home baking
description: Can a machine make your life (and loaf) easier? We test a range of models from Panasonic, Tefal, Lakeland and many more to find the best breadmaker for you
encoded: We’re no strangers to the traditional art of breadmaking – kneading, proving and shaping dough by hand can be immensely satisfying. However, the best breadmakers have made us rethink our approach. These machines take care of the entire process, from kneading to baking, leaving you with well risen, golden loaves with minimal effort. After just a few minutes of prep, you can sit back and let the magic happen, no hands required. Most breadmakers operate in a similar way: simply add the basic ingredients – flour, water, yeast – along with any extras, into the bread pan in the correct order. Many models allow you to select the loaf size and crust colour, to your preference. You’re not limited to basic white loaves, either. From creative recipes like asparagus, sundried tomato & olive loaf to stout & apple wheaten bread, these machines are versatile enough to accommodate a variety of bread-styles and mix ins. Some even go beyond bread, offering settings for jam, yogurt and doughs for recipes like this filled brioche centrepiece with baked camembert. Our top picks excelled in rigorous testing to earn their place in this guide. Read on to discover the best breadmakers you can buy today. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Best breadmakers at a glance JUMP TO REVIEWS Best breadmaker: Panasonic SD-B2510, £119 Best breadmaker for more than loaves: Tefal Pain and Delices, £139 Best breadmaker for gluten-free bread: Panasonic SD-YR2550, £199.99 Best breadmaker for spelt bread: Panasonic SD-YR2540, £199.99 Best breadmaker for rustic loaves: Panasonic SD-R2530, £149.99 Best breadmaker for fast bakes: Russell Hobbs 23620 Compact Fast, £99 Best breadmaker for large loaves: Lakeland touchscreen breadmaker, £149.99 Best small breadmaker: Morphy Richards Fastbake breadmaker, £69.99 Best-looking breadmaker: Sage the Custom Loaf breadmaker, £249.95 Jump to section: Best breadmakers to buy in 2025 What to look for in a breadmaker Tips for using a breadmaker Why are the so many P…

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11 of the best slow cookers for delicious faff-free meals
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date: 2025-10-07T13:05:42.000Z
creator: Lydia Anderson
subject: Budget
subject: Guide
subject: Review
subject: How to
subject: best slow cooker
subject: Slow cooker recipes
subject: slow cooker tips
subject: why use slow cooker
description: Discover our top slow cookers, plus recipes and practical cookery advice. We tested leading brands including Morphy Richards, Ninja and Crock Pot
encoded: It's no wonder slow cookers are a much-loved piece of equipment in the kitchen; who doesn't love the aroma of coming home to dinner, cooked and ready to serve? Yet, this is only one of the many benefits of using one. The cost of a standalone slow cooker is moderate and a multi-cooker with a slow cooker function may cost more, but you are also buying several functions. After your initial investment, though, the running costs compared to conventional ovens make either of these super-economical to run. Slow cooking means you can make the most of cheaper cuts of meat and budget-priced ingredients such as beans, lentils and root vegetables. A slow cooker also helps retain all the goodness in the food cooked, making foods healthier whilst delivering the maximum flavours often lost in faster cooking methods. Slow cookers are easy to use, with just a few settings, though some have convenient additions such as searing, steaming or keeping warm, which is handy for latecomers. This guide was brought to you by Cook Smart, a campaign designed by Good Food experts to help you save money and reduce food waste. Dive into more Cook Smart content in our budget hub. Slow cooker recipes are hugely popular and can be used to cook a range of delicious stews, casseroles, soups and curries, as well as less obvious dishes such as yogurt, grains, dhal and puddings. Read on to learn more about the different kinds of slow cookers on the market. The latest additions were tested and reviewed by Gabrielle Sander. Best slow cooker deals Looking for a discount on one of the slow cooker in this list? We've been scouring the market to find the best deals. Good Food in partnership with Tower slow cookers: Good Food 3.5L slow cooker | £59.99 £53.99 at Tower (save £6 or 10% with code GOODFOODNEW) Good Food 6.5L slow cooker | £69.99 £62.99 at Tower (save £7 or 10% with code GOODFOODNEW) More slow cooker deals: Instant Pot Superior Slow Cooker 7.1L | £79.99 £64.70 at Amazon (save £15.29 or 19%) Ninja 9-in…

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8 of the best picnic rucksacks to buy in 2025
type: item
date: 2025-09-30T15:50:20.000Z
creator: Judy Yorke
subject: Review
subject: Lydia Anderson
subject: Picnic
subject: picnic backpack
subject: Picnic dish
subject: picnic for four
subject: picnic for two
subject: Picnic hamper
subject: picnic ideas
subject: picnic rucksack
description: Comfortable and convenient, a great-quality picnic rucksack is essential for al fresco dining on the go. Read our review of the best picnic rucksacks to buy
encoded: Whether you're spending quality time with family or catching up with friends, al fresco dining is an easy way to stay sociable. A picnic rucksack is a great fuss-free option if you’re looking for something to hold all the goods and sling over your shoulder. Or, perhaps you’re an outdoorsy type looking to get a few miles of hiking in before you stop for food. Whatever your needs, a picnic rucksack is a hands-free, travel-friendly alternative to picnic hampers. The rucksacks we tested include, as standard, cutlery and plates. But many also offer useful extras such as cups, bottle openers, napkins, cheese boards and knives, and even salt and pepper shakers. Some also come with picnic blankets, too. If you’re looking for something larger than a backpack or something more traditional, take a look at our best picnic baskets and hampers. Picnic rucksacks are a sustainable choice as there's no need to buy single-use cutlery or plates, ideal if you're looking to cut down or cut out your plastic use, or browse our picks of the best sustainable picnicware. For inspiration on what to include in your picnic rucksack take a look at our collection of picnic recipes, including vegetarian picnic recipes and vegan picnic recipes. You’ll also need something sturdy and leak-proof to store food in, so check out our roundup of the best food storage containers and best lunch boxes. Best picnic rucksacks at a glance Best picnic rucksack: VonShef Ash 2-person picnic backpack with blanket, £39.99 Best for big groups: VonShef 6-person navy tartan holdall, £44.99 Best picnic rucksack for feasts: VonShef 4-person picnic backpack, £44.99 Best compact rucksack: Regatta Stamford 4-person picnic cool bag, £43.50 Best blow-the-budget picnic rucksack: Fortnum’s 2-person canvas picnic backpack, £195 Best mid-priced rucksack: ProCook insulated picnic backpack, £34.30 Jump to: Best picnic rucksacks to buy in 2025 How to choose the best picnic rucksack How we tested picnic rucksacks Best picnic rucksacks…

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10 best mini choppers for speedy kitchen prep
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date: 2025-09-24T11:11:59.000Z
creator: Lydia Anderson
subject: Review
description: A mini chopper can chop, mince, purée, mix and blend in seconds. It's a smaller, cheaper alternative to a food processor. Read our expert reviews to find the best one for your kitchen.
encoded: When it comes to blitzing breadcrumbs, making flavourful and fragrant curry pastes, marinades and pesto, or whizzing up herby dishes like spring tabbouleh, mini choppers are an indispensable kitchen gadget that can make light work of time-consuming food prep tasks. Designed to deal with smaller quantities, mini choppers are a compact and lightweight alternative to a food processor. They typically come with just one blade for everyday chopping tasks, whereas food processors can come with different attachments for different jobs. We tested a variety of mini choppers across a range of price points – read on to discover our top picks. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Best mini choppers at a glance JUMP TO REVIEWS Best cordless mini chopper: CASO Designs Chop & Go cordless mini chopper, £64.99 Best premium mini chopper: KitchenAid Go cordless electric chopper, £161.95 Best classic mini chopper: KitchenAid 5KFC3516 mini chopper, £69.95 Best looking mini chopper: Magimix 18115 Le Micro mini chopper, £64.99 Most versatile mini chopper: Russell Hobbs Desire mini chopper, £36.29 Best mini chopper for sauces, dips and pastes: Bosch Mini Chopper MMR08, £29.99 Best mini chopper for small spaces: Salter EK2182 Mini Chopper Pro, £18.99 Best Kenwood mini chopper: Kenwood Mini Chopper CH180A, £26.99 Best mini chopper for food-processing tasks: Cuisinart Mini Prep Pro, £59.99 Jump to section: Best mini choppers to buy in 2025 What is a mini chopper? What can you chop in a mini chopper? What to look out for when buying a mini chopper How we tested mini choppers We tested a range of mini choppers, using each one to blitz bread to breadcrumbs, as well as onions and parsley. For consistency, the onion was pre-chopped into 2cm pieces, which tends to be the standard requirement for mini choppers. We also made Good Food’s Thai green curry paste, not only to check that the blades could cut through fibrous ingredients, but to also ensure the bowl could house the quantity of ingre…

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Best oven buying guide: expert-recommended models
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date: 2025-09-19T13:03:03.000Z
creator: Lydia Anderson
subject: Review
description: Discover the best oven for your household, the questions you need to be asking before you buy, and which features are worth looking out for with the Good Food oven buying guide.
encoded: What is a kitchen without an oven? A study by Statista found that 90% of households in the UK own an oven, which is unsurprising given they’re the appliance of choice for cakes, bakes and your Sunday roast. So, whether your oven needs replacing, you’re looking for an upgrade or are after a new model to fit your kitchen redesign, it’s important to pick the right one for your family and budget. We’ve found the best models for a range of price points – from basic but effective budget models, to blowout high-tech ones. With rising costs and climate change in mind, energy efficiency has also become a crucial factor when deciding which oven to buy, so we also looked at how efficient each model is to run. It can be hard to know where to start when you’re looking for a new oven. We’ve spoken to domestic white goods experts from AO, Currys and Appliances Direct, as well as advisors from UK Whitegoods, to bring you genuine and useful advice, plus all of the questions you need to ask yourself before you buy. You’ll also find our independent expert-approved best oven suggestions, as well as the best countertop ovens tested by Good Food reviews team. Best ovens at a glance Best premium oven: Neff N50 U2ACM7HH0B, £1,089 Best energy-efficient single oven: Hotpoint SA2844HIX, £209 Best energy-efficient double oven: Hisense BID95211XUK, £349 Best affordable oven: Beko BBRIF22300X, £199 Best oven for medium-sized households: AEG DCB331010M, £469.99 Best countertop oven: Sage the the Smart Oven, £329.95 Best countertop oven with steam function: Smeg COF01CRUK, £849 Jump to: Best ovens to buy in 2025 How to choose an oven Which type of oven is the most energy efficient? How long should an oven last? How to clean an oven Best ovens to buy in 2025 Neff N50 U2ACM7HH0B built-in electric double oven Available from Hughes (£1,089) Best premium oven Top features: Capacity: 34 and 71 litres Pyrolytic cleaning Telescopic runners Meat probe Energy efficiency rating: A If you’ve got lots to spend…

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Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser first-look review
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date: 2025-09-11T08:00:12.000Z
creator: Lydia Anderson
subject: Review
description: Hotel Chocolat’s Velvetiser has had an upgrade, but is it still the ultimate at-home hot chocolate maker?
encoded: I’ve been testing the Velvetiser 2.0 for a few weeks now and it’s quickly become part of my evening routine. This is Hotel Chocolat’s latest version of its hot chocolate maker and it’s designed to recreate cafe-style hot chocolate at home. It’s about half the size of a kettle, so it doesn’t hog space on the counter, and all of the three neutral colours (pebble, pewter and chalk) look smart in my kitchen. Available from Hotel Chocolat (£149.95) The jug feels heavier and sturdier than Hotel Chocolat’s first iteration, which gives me confidence it’s built to last. It’s whisper-quiet when in use and the hot chocolate it produces is consistently glossy and smooth. Read our review of the best milk frothers. What is a Velvetiser? The Velvetiser is Hotel Chocolat’s take on the ultimate hot chocolate maker. Unlike a standard milk frother, it’s been purpose-built to melt and blend its sachets of finely grated chocolate with milk. With the built-in magnetic whisk and a high-quality non-stick jug, the texture is always silky with a light froth on top. The upgrade here is the addition of the cold chocolate function, meaning it isn’t just for winter either. Compared to the first model, the 2.0 feels more robust and easier to use day-to-day. Is the Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser easy to use? I was pleasantly surprised by how simple the Velvetiser is to use. You just pour in milk up to the line on the whisk, add a sachet of Hotel Chocolat flakes, then twist the dial. Turn right for hot chocolate (the light glows red) or left for cold (blue). Press the same button and in about two minutes, it’s ready. The cleverly designed whisk creates a vortex that mixes everything into a creamy swirl, so there’s no clumps of unmelted chocolate. The machine switches itself off when it’s done. How does the Velvetiser work? The clever part is the magnetic whisk combined with the ridged interior of the jug, which is modelled off the shape of a cacao pod. When you start it, the whisk spins and folds the ch…

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