The Mini-Prep(R) Plus is the perfect little helper for small food preparation, from chopping herbs or bread crumbs, to finely grinding hard cheese. Its versatility lies in the special Auto Reversing Smart Blade(TM), which makes it easier to process both soft and hard foods.  Designed in Italy with the same look as Cuisinart's(R) newly launched PowerPrep Plus(TM), the Mini-Prep Plus' sleek touch pad controls afford easy cleaning and an elegant look. And despite its space-saving size, it's more powerful than other choppers. So now you can prepare small quantities of food faster and more efficiently than ever before.