Why am I always left with a piece when I grate food? 23 September 2019 17:51 Updated Follow To prevent the pusher from touching the discs, we have created a safety clearance between the grater or slicer and the lid. It is therefore normal to find a small piece leftover. To reduce this, we recommend using the midi bowl. Related articles What is the best way to chop herbs? For how long should the dough be kneaded? How do I use the BlenderMix? Can I use my food processor to make “heavy” doughs (e.g. brioche)? Is it possible to convert a non-XL food processor (small opening) into an XL processor (large opening)?