Moulinex Masterchef 20 Apr 2026

Launched in the late 1960s and produced for over three decades, the Masterchef 20 isn't just a food processor; it is arguably the original food processor. Before the Cuisinart became a wedding registry staple, the Moulinex (pronounced Moo-li-necks ) was turning French housewives into culinary wizards. Today, it enjoys a cult second life among vintage enthusiasts, budget-conscious students, and sustainable cooks.

If you see one at a garage sale for $15, buy it. Clean the 40-year-old dust off the motor. Make a pissaladière . You’ll understand why the French never threw theirs away. moulinex masterchef 20

Here is why this 4.4-pound piece of plastic and metal refuses to die. When Moulinex released the Masterchef 2000 (later simplified to "20"), they called it a robot ménager —a "household robot." At a time when most home appliances were single-task (toasters toast, blenders blend), the Masterchef 20 was revolutionary. Launched in the late 1960s and produced for