Best Chopper for Nuts
For nuts, you want short, controlled pulses so you get an even chop rather than nut butter. A pull-cord or electric chopper with pulse control handles nuts best, giving pieces for baking, salads and toppings.
Top picks
Kuhn Rikon Pull Chop Chopper/Manual Food Processor with Cord
Even nut chop
A pull-cord chopper that lets you tap to the exact chop without making nut butter.
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BLACK+DECKER 3-Cup One-Touch Food Chopper
Larger amounts
A one-touch electric chopper that pulses through bigger batches of nuts.
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Cuisinart Chopper
Quick small jobs
A tidy electric chopper that chops nuts fast for baking and toppings.
Check price on AmazonWhat matters for chopping nuts
Nuts release oil, so the trick is control: short pulses stop you overshooting into nut butter. A pull-cord you can tap a few times, or an electric chopper with a pulse, both work well. A sturdy blade and a clean-pouring bowl help.
How the picks compare
The Kuhn Rikon pull-cord gives pulse-by-pulse control by hand; the electric BLACK+DECKER pulses through larger amounts; the Cuisinart chops quickly with a clean bowl. Pick by whether you want manual control or speed.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I chop nuts without making nut butter?
Use short pulses and check between them. Nuts turn to paste if over-processed, so stop as soon as you reach the piece size you want.
Manual or electric chopper for nuts?
A pull-cord manual gives fine control for small amounts; an electric pulse handles larger batches. Both work if you pulse rather than run continuously.