The countertop food recycler for the end of a long dinner

The listing describes an electric countertop food recycler with a removable 5 liter bucket. It grinds scraps into plant food, and the maker says it does this quietly and with a refillable carbon filter for odors. Here is what the specification states, and what it leaves out.

The bucket holds 5 liters, and the listing presents that as its largest bucket capacity. It gives no outside dimensions, so measure your counter and the cabinet height above it before deciding. The bucket is removable and can sit near your prep area while you work.

Grinding is done by a patented system called Vortech. The listing says it takes pits, peels, bones and leftovers, and that 5 liters of waste shrinks by almost 90 percent in a matter of hours. It states no cycle time, no wattage and no motor rating. The output is called plant food. The listing does not say whether that is finished compost, so check before it goes on a vegetable bed.

Odor control rests on a refillable carbon filter, which absorbs smell rather than removing its source. The listing does not say how often the filter needs refilling, and it gives no noise level in decibels, although it calls the unit quiet. Operation is a single button. No weight or cord length is stated. It is sold in white, and a gray version also exists.