How to choose an electric vegetable cutter

Today, kitchen appliances can significantly save cooking time. In recent years, an electric vegetable cutter has become very popular, which makes it possible to significantly speed up the process of cutting food products for their subsequent preparation. There are several varieties of this type of apparatus: they can be manual, with a mechanical principle of action or electric. The latter have enhanced functionality and can not only cut, but also peel fruits or vegetables.

The scope of the vegetable cutter and its main advantages

A modern machine is an effective and thoughtful device for quickly cutting food, Korean carrot, raw and cooked vegetables. The main purpose of the device is the fastest and most comfortable shredding of food. To do this, a vegetable cutter in the arsenal has a whole set of blades.

The main advantages of the device are:

• small size;
• safety of use;
• Convenience of storage due to small dimensions.

The mechanical vegetable cutter, besides, does not demand connection to the power supply network and does not spend electricity. Unlike conventional knives, a vegetable cutter can be used with much greater productivity, because its design itself provides a higher efficiency. Where the usual knife the user will be long and painstakingly cut potatoes for pancakes using a potato grater, the user will cope with this task in a matter of moments. Vegetable cutter allows substantially to save time, freeing it for other tasks.

Using a vegetable cutter, you can chop not only vegetables and fruits. The device perfectly will be suitable for cutting of the majority of food.With the help of electric trimmers with different nozzles, professional diced all ingredients for olivier.

Electroterk can be used for cheese and for potatoes. There is even a special grater for carrots in Korean.

In addition to multi-functionality, electric vegetable cutter distinguishes high degree of reliability. It is achieved through the use of proven materials such as steel and glass. Stainless steel blades are practically not blunt, and the glass surface is less subject to mechanical stress, cracks and scratches than plastic.

So, the mechanical and electrical vegetable cutter is used in the kitchen for cutting food. The scope of the device is very extensive, and the concept of a vegetable cutter includes several devices combined in one class.

Varieties of vegetable cutters

Due to the great popularity of the device for cutting vegetables, many varieties of it appeared. Some types of vegetable cutters work only in a mechanical mode, for their use you will have to make some effort. In addition, the use of a mechanical grater requires minimal skills.

Mechanical devices

All mechanical vegetable cutters differ in the principle of operation. There are five common variations of hand-held instruments.

1. The most common mechanical vegetable cutter - plain metal mesh, which is inserted into a special fixing frame that performs supporting functions. It doesn’t take much effort to grind food, just put a vegetable or fruit tightly to the surface of the net and move it, pushing it with effort. This device has a very limited functionality, as it can work only with products that have a certain density. Egg on it to wipe will not work, like watery vegetables. But with the help of such a device you can easily cut potatoes and carrots. These devices are inexpensive and do not require any additional care. Such devices can be supplied with a set of different nozzles for cutting into cubes, slices, have a separate egg-cutter, a clamp for vegetables, etc.
2. The second type of mechanical grater is apparatus in the form of a V-knife. The principle of operation is very similar to the first instance: here various forms of knife blades are inserted into the plastic base of the case. Such devices can be cut into strips, cubes, slices, etc.The main requirement is to work carefully with the holder, as the blades are very sharp.
   

3. The third version of the mechanical vegetable cutter is manual combine small sizes. According to the principle of work, it looks like a regular coffee grinder. Products are laid in the blade compartment. When rotation occurs, the knives also rotate and crush the contents of the container. Such a device can also cut products in different ways, the shape of the grinding depends on the selected blade.
   
4. Another type of kitchen vegetable cutter - slicer. Most of all, this device resembles an ordinary peeler, and in part this is true. That's just a slicer, you can also cut the products. He is able to make very thin (transparent) plates for making chips, as well as chop straws. It is a rather small vegetable cutter in size, and it is usually inexpensive.
   
5. The last on the list of manual vegetable cutters is spiral. The principle of operation of such a device is very simple. Cutting takes place spirally, resulting in neat circles. Most of all the operation of such a device resembles a pencil sharpening. Differs in simplicity of operation and the small price.
   

Electric models

With electrical appliances everything is somewhat simpler. Due to the fact that the presence of a motor automatically makes the device much more powerful, it is possible to combine several principles of cutting food in one case. When choosing a trimmer, you can safely follow the principle “the more functions, the better.” Multifunctional devices are capable of performing a wide range of tasks, therefore their acquisition is to a large extent much more justified.

So, electric vegetable cutter is the following types.

1. Ordinary or classic. The best option for home. It has high performance, rarely fails, makes little noise even at maximum load. The big advantage is the optimal cost. Despite the fact that the device performs its work at a high professional level, it can be purchased at a very affordable price. The classic vegetable cutter handles most of the daily tasks of cutting food. It is easy and simple to work with it thanks to the kit containing a large number of a wide variety of attachments.The device cuts vegetables and fruits into cubes, slices, can cut them into chips, etc.
   

2. Automatic Vegetable Slicer with Meat Grinder. Another device that is always popular with many housewives in our country. The device has a very high performance, it is compact and durable. Such a device can do almost everything: cut fruits, vegetables, grind meat, bread, and solid foods. There are models where there is even an electromix for cabbage. Due to the fact that the kit has an electric grater, the need for a mechanical device is almost eliminated. The vegetable cutter does not take up much space and comes with many attachments for working with different types of products. If necessary, these nozzles change quickly and easily. The shape of each nozzle is a replaceable glass with stainless steel blades.
   
3. The third type of electric vegetable cutters - food processor or, as marketers are sometimes called, household electric multi-cutting. This type of device has the widest range of applications, its functionality is at the maximum level. The device is able to cope with both raw and boiled vegetables.Cutting speed is much higher than that of analogs. Operation of the device is greatly facilitated by a multifunctional set of nozzles, providing all types of cutting vegetables and other food products. Of the inconveniences, only slightly larger dimensions can be noted than in other types of electronic vegetable cutters, but storage should not cause any problems when disassembled. Another significant drawback is the difficulty of cleaning. Such a device is quite difficult to wash because of the difficult design of the blades. A clear advantage is the simple cutting of food into cubes, which is very convenient during the preparation for the holidays, for example, you can easily prepare a whole pan of products for Russian salad in a short period of time.
   

Vegetable Cutter Selection

Choosing a vegetable cutter is not as difficult as it may seem. To do this, you need to pay attention to several important points.

1. The less plastic is contained in the design of the device, the better. The best models of vegetable cutters are made completely from aluminum and stainless steel.
2. Instrument package. It is necessary to pay attention to how many blades are contained in the kit.The more blades, the more operations a user can perform with the machine in his kitchen. It is much more convenient if the nozzles are interchangeable.
3. No less important attribute are nozzles and grids (disk, etc.), they are also needed for various types of cutting: dice, circle, straw, etc.
4. Functionality and performance of the device. You should give preference to models in high power and reliable little motor.
5. Appearance of the device. Everything is very individual here. However, given the existing diversity of technology, problems with the choice of design should not arise.

In addition, you should study the reviews about the model you like and make sure that the owners have a positive user experience.

Top 5 best models of electric vegetable cutters

Just on the basis of customer reviews and compiled our small rating of the best vegetable cutters. Focusing on these models, you can choose the best solution for any kitchen.

5. Electric Slicer "ElectroTerk" (Electroshredder)

Rating electric vegetable cutters should start with the presented model. This device is manufactured in Russia and is always in high demand among buyers.Electric Slicer appliance review let's start with a list of the main characteristics: the power of the device is 35 W, the model weighs 2.5 kg. The body of the vegetable cutter is made of two basic materials - metal and plastic. Dimensions make it easy to store it both assembled and disassembled. One of the main advantages of this device is the availability of the electro-checking function, with which you can even chop frozen vegetables. The device works very quickly, while the quality of cutting does not suffer at all, all the slices and pieces are neat and beautiful.

There is also a nozzle for wiping vegetables for stews and salads, and even with watery vegetables carried out pretty quickly. With the help of special nozzles, slicing a tomato is easy, after work there is no waste and debris. The cost of the model is 2290 rubles, the device is positioned by the manufacturer as a universal device for wide use. Wonderful option for everyday food. The device is able to cut, chop and wipe almost everything that falls on the blade. The clear advantage is low power consumption. Recommended for a wide range of customers.

4. "Katyusha" Bradex TD 0063

Universal electric vegetable cutter from the company "Bradeks", having an index with a patriotic name. The device can be purchased at a discount price of 1833 rubles. According to the developers, the main advantage of the device is straight cut on the edges of vegetables and pieces of food. In addition, the presence of a fine grater allows you to prepare ingredients for cooking soups, mashed potatoes or stews. The basis of the work is a powerful and reliable electric motor, indicating the inertia for the rotation of the blades. Thanks to the accurate and efficient operation of all units, it is possible to achieve a high level of accuracy of the final product.

The model does not require special care, only cleaning and storage in a dry place.

Worth noting and high performance apparatus: in a short time it turns out to process many different types of food. The appearance of the model is a combination of plastic and metal. Power does not exceed 25 watts, however, more and is not required. The device works from a standard 220V home outlet. The set comes with three pistons that differ in size. The main container has a volume of 1.2 liters, which is enough to rub a large amount of fruit. The device is ideal for cutting watery fruits and vegetables (tomato, persimmon, etc.).

3. Moulinex DJ755G

In third place is the device from the well-known European company "Moulinex". This brand is well known to a wide range of users from Russia and CIS countries. Food processors and electronic vegetable cutters from Mulinex are distinguished by high quality and austere, classic design that always looks relevant, in whatever interior the device is stored.The main purpose of the device is cutting and grinding food. There is multi-cut function. The maximum power model is as much as 150 watts. Included is a rather voluminous bowl. The control of the device is made on the front side and is carried out using a rotary wheel and several function buttons.

Included with the device attached as many as two types of graters, as well as a device for cutting products into slices. There is also a disk for slicing straws, which is very convenient for preparing french fries.

In total, there are five different nozzles in the kit, thanks to which the device is capable of performing almost all types of grinding work: cutting, shredding, etc. The strengths of the device include the presence of storage compartment for all attachmentsthat completely eliminates the possibility of losing them. The model can be purchased at retail at an average price of 5990 rubles. Given all the features of the device, we can safely recommend it to most consumers. Moulinex is a benchmark in the field of food processors. Deserved third place ranking.

2. REDMOND RKA-FP4

The second place is taken by the device from another popular Redmond brand in Russia. This model of electric vegetable cutter can be purchased at the price of 3490 rubles. This makes her one of most affordable in the category "food processor". Functionally, the device, as well as the previous model, is designed for grinding food. Device power is 150 W at maximum load. Power is supplied using a standard outlet. The set comes convenient and functional bowl for cutting food. Its volume is enough for most dishes. The function of the meat grinder is not provided, but the device copes with all kinds of fruits and vegetables perfectly.

The complete set includes two types of graters of various size, two nozzles for cutting into slices.

The device comes with built-in overload protection. The length of the power cord is one meter. The housing is equipped rubber feet. The maximum time that the device is able to work without stopping is 2 minutes. The weight of the device is 1.9 kg. The Redmond Electric Vegetable Cutter is a great choice for the whole family.

1. Bosch MCM 62020

The best electric vegetable cutter of today's rating from the company "Bosch". This brand embodies all the best sides that arise in the mind of the buyer with the phrase "German quality". The electric vegetable cutter from Bosch adheres to a golden mean, offering the buyer high quality at an affordable price. The cost of the device is only 7749 rubles. For an all-in-one device, this is a reasonable price.

This combine has a capacity of as much as 1000 W and a main bowl volume of 3.9 liters. Especially for fruit there is a handy juicer. Included are knives for loosening dough, grating all kinds of vegetables and fruits, and even a disk for slicing straw. Total equipment includes seven full-function nozzles, including one universal knife. The body is made mainly of plastic with metal elements. For improved fixation, the device is equipped with rubberized legs. There is also a special compartment for storing all attachments. The best solution to today's rating as universal home shredder for food (vegetables, fruits, meat, etc.).

Conclusion

The electric vegetable cutter has become a very popular and popular tool in most Russian kitchens. This is due primarily to the availability of the device, with its high performance and ease of operation. Following simple recommendations, it will not be difficult to choose a model for your needs.