The Cuisinart Elite Collection™ 4 Cup Chopper/Grinder handles food preparation such as chopping, grinding, and puréeing effortlessly, making your kitchen tasks easier. The unique SmartPower™ blade has a patented auto-reversing ability with a sharp edge so you can chop delicate ingredients and purée soft foods, while the blunt edge can grind through your favorite spices and harder foods. The superior BladeLock™ System feature keeps you safe by securing the blade in place during processing and pouring.