More convenient than ever, the Cuisinart Elemental Collection 4-up Chopper/Grinder effortlessly handles a variety of food preparation tasks such as chopping, grinding, and pureeing. The SmartPower blade has a patented auto-reversing ability w/a sharp edge for delicate chopping and pureeing soft foods, while the blunt edge grinds through spices and harder foods. Additionally, the revolution of BladeLock System keeps the blade secure during processing and pouring. It's cutting-edge food prep from Cuisinart!