In a clever twist to an useful piece of kitchen equipment, RocketChef delivers the six most popular functions of a conventional electric food processor; without the need for electricity. The result is safer, more convenient to use and easy to store. The patented automatic torque selector adjusts the gearing to suit the task. The drive comes through the top unit, avoiding the need for a central pillar which makes scooping out and cleaning much easier than with conventional devices. One and a half million were sold worldwide in its first three years of production.