How to Remove Pepper Flavor from a Food Processor

Last Updated: May 6, 2015

Pepper (genus Piper) has a strong flavor which can linger in food appliances, transferring its flavor to other food. In order to remove any such leftover odor, you'll need to try a different angle from your usual dish washing liquid; simply select the method you find most convenient.

Method 1

Method 1 of 4:
Using rice to clean the food processor

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Grab a handful of raw rice.
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Put the rice in the food processor which is required to be deodorized.

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3
Switch on the food processor. Allow it to run a few turns.
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After few seconds of running the processor, switch it off. Wash with cold water and dish washing detergent.
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Give the processor a sniff. You should find that your processor is now deodorized. If not, repeat; it should be better by the second time.

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Method 2

Method 2 of 4:
Using vinegar to clean the food processor

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Pour half a cup of white vinegar into the food processor bowl. Add a quarter teaspoon of your usual dish washing detergent.
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Pour in warm water to near the top of the food processor bowl. Place the processor lid on and set aside.
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Leave for an hour or two. During this time, the vinegar will absorb the pepper odor from the plastic.
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Tip the water and vinegar solution out. Wash the processor as usual. Give it the sniff test; if it's odorless, you're good to go. If not, repeat but allow the soaking to occur for 8 to 12 hours, then rinse. That will be sufficient to remove the odor.

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Method 3

Method 3 of 4:
Using charcoal to clean the food processor

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Place a small piece of charcoal into the food processor bowl.
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Put the lid on top. Let stand for a few hours, or overnight if possible.
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Remove the piece of charcoal from the food processor bowl. Wash as usual with standard dish washing detergent. Rinse well.
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Give it the sniff test. The odors should now be removed.

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Method 4

Method 4 of 4:
Using baking soda to clean the food processor

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Add half a cup of baking soda to the food processor bowl.
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Fill with warm water to the top of the food processor bowl. Stir a little to combine.
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Place the lid on the top of the food processor. Allow to sit soaking for several hours or overnight.
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Tip the baking soda water out. Wash with dish washing detergent and rinse properly.
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Give it the sniff test. The baking soda should have absorbed the odor. If not, repeat.

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Community Q&A

Question

Would a food processor bowl that’s looking tired and worn, but no cracks, still be food-safe?

Michele

Top Answerer

As long as there are no cracks, it’s probably fine. Just give it a thorough washing--maybe in the dishwasher--before using.

Warnings

Do not immerse any of the electric parts of either a food processor or blender in water or liquid of any sort. Follow the manufacturer's instructions if there are problems with this portion of the appliance.

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