Varieties of shredders for vegetables and fruits

A modern kitchen should not only have a beautiful design, but also provide the hostess with convenient cooking.Therefore, recently, units intended for grinding products have become extremely popular. They differ in functionality and features of the device, so before you buy one or another model, you must consider its advantages and disadvantages.

The grinder for vegetables and fruits is a versatile device that makes it easy to chop or grind different foods for the subsequent preparation of pickles, preparations or dishes. Cutting is performed with sharp knives made of durable steel. They rotate and change their position with the help of an electric motor or mechanical impact. When the blades of the knives come into contact with food, they automatically grind them.

All units are equipped with cutting nozzles and plastic or metal container. In addition, the devices have a certain mode of operation, by choosing which you can cut the vegetables into slices, chop cabbage, grind fruits in mashed potatoes, or make even and beautiful sticks for cooking French fries. Thanks to the shredder, you can also chop the cheese gently, chop the meat for the roast or the sausage for the salad. Most product models are equipped with a transparent plastic container, which allows you to observe the grinding process. There are also “smart” units on sale, in which the necessary mode of operation and the degree of cutting are pre-set.

Today kitchen grinders are presented in a huge assortment. They may differ in design, size and purpose. According to the principle of operation, such units are divided into two types: energy-consuming (automatic and electrical) and non-volatile (mechanical or manual). The electric unit operates on mains respectively, and the mechanical (manual) requires little effort. Each model, depending on the configuration, may have a different number of cutting tips. There are products with a separate grater and accessories. Before you buy one or another kind of shredder, it is important to take into account a number of their features.

• Mechanical. These include blenders, mills and choppers. They are characterized by an affordable price and savings in operation, because they do not spend electrical energy. Most often, such models are produced in the form of a cup with a lid into which knives or nozzles are inserted. Since their package includes a few parts, they rarely break.

• Manual shredders work simply: products are laid in a bowl, covered with a lid and cut by mechanical impact. The main advantage of these units is that they are compact in size and take up little space in the kitchen. The disadvantage of the manual models is that they allow you to cut vegetables and fruits in small portions and physical strength is required for their work.

• Electric. Easy to use and provide cutting or grinding products instantly. For their work it is enough to press only the button and the process will be executed automatically without all efforts. Such products differ in the level of productivity, because they allow to cut a lot more products than manually. The main advantage of electric models is their multifunctionality - most types are completed not only with various knives, but also with nozzles that allow you to make fruit puree or squeeze juice.

From the foregoing, it can be noted that electrical units are characterized by a large number of advantages, therefore, they are more popular than manual models.These products are available in several types: special vegetable cutters (slicers, graters), meat grinders, mills, choppers, combines and blenders. All of them do an excellent job with the tasks, but may differ in their purpose and features, so before buying you should pay attention to their characteristics.

• Meat grinders. Manual types of meat grinders today have successfully replaced the electric ones; they do not need to be attached to the table and set at a certain level. Such devices quickly cope with a different volume of products and are not inferior to a large-sized food processor as they are often equipped with juicers, graters and shredders. Thanks to the multifunctional models, it is easy to prepare not only salads, but also cookies, sausage, noodles. Meat grinders are produced in three classes: “A” are intended only for making minced meat, “B” is supplemented with vegetable cutters and graters, “C” is a low-power budget aggregate.

• Vegetable Cutters They are considered indispensable in any kitchen, because they can not do without when cutting fruits and vegetables. These devices quickly cope with the work and do not cause difficulties, because the cubes of eggs, cheese and potatoes do not stick to the knives. Vegetable cutters are provided with special grids, allowing to cut products in the form of straw, thin circles and cubes. There are also commercially available sliders, which are a type of vegetable cutter and are used to cut bread, cheese, sausage and ham. Since the blades of knives are covered with a protective layer, these products last for a long time.

• Choppers. Externally, in many respects they resemble blenders, but differ from them in that they cut fruits and vegetables better. In addition, choppers can be used for grinding pieces of ice, greens, meats, nuts and coffee beans. Choppers are easy to clean and are made of heavy-duty glass or plastic, therefore, they have anti-shock protection.

• Blenders. They are a universal device designed for mixing and for cutting solid and liquid products. Products are subdivided into immersion and classic models, the first of which, in addition to the set of knives, have in the set nozzles for mixing dough and convenient beaters for whipping. The classic version of the blender consists of a capacious jug, which is covered with a lid, knives are placed on its bottom.

• Mills. They represent a special type of equipment, which is mainly used for grinding spices and small pieces. The product is produced in the form of a container with knives. They can be wooden, cast iron, plastic or glass. Ceramic models are also very popular with housewives. The device operates in several modes and is powered from the network, and from batteries or battery.

• Combines. This unit belongs to the most expensive and versatile form. Having it in the kitchen, each housewife can easily grate, chop and chop products. The multifunctionality of the combine is explained by its elegant equipment. The device is supplemented with a set of nozzles and a volume bowl. Depending on the power of the product, you can set the speed mode. Usually the food processor is produced with operating modes from 4 to 14.

Food preparation is much faster if the time for preparing food is reduced. To get rid of the painful rubbing on the grater or the traditional cutting with knives, many housewives purchase a kitchen chopper to the kitchen. This home appliance does the job instantly and efficiently compared to if you do it yourself. Special nozzles allow you to quickly get vegetables and fruits, cut into cubes, straws, asterisks and circles.

Since the market today is represented by a huge assortment of shredders, it is difficult to make the right choice in favor of a particular model. To purchase a high-quality and multifunctional unit, it is important to pay attention to the following indicators.

• Power. Models up to 200 watts are considered low-power and can be used exclusively for grinding semi-liquid or light ingredients. Products with a capacity of more than 200 W are characterized by the function of whipping and cutting all types of products.

• Container volume Bowls up to 1 liter are designed for cooking for 1-2 people. Therefore, if the family is large, it is desirable to purchase shredders with bowls above 1 l. At the same time, it is important to take into account such a moment that with the rapid rotation of the nozzles the level of capacity will increase.
• Bowl material. On sale there are units with plastic and glass containers, while the latter are considered more durable. They are well tolerated by shock and temperature drops, do not burst and do not scratch. As for plastic containers, they are much cheaper, they are easier to wash, but the products do not last long.
• Functionality. This indicator is determined by the number of nozzles and knives. Therefore, it is necessary to determine in advance the needs and make sure which option will be better.

• Overload protection. The device must have a special thermal fuse that disconnects the motor from the power supply when there is a sharp drop in electricity.
• Impulsive mode. It provides rotation of the knife with a short break. Due to this, it is possible to carry out an exact dosage of grinding and to avoid the risk of large pieces falling into mashed potatoes.
• Cost Prices for kitchen grinders are different, it all depends on the brand of manufacturer, configuration and functionality of the device.

Despite the huge selection of kitchen grinders, not all of their types are popular. This is due to their functionality and features of the work. To date, the following models have proven themselves well and received good reviews.

• Bosch MMR 08A1. This product has an affordable price and is compact. The dimensions of the unit are 250 × 195 × 195 mm. The chopper comes in both black and white design, so it fits perfectly into any kitchen design. Using the device, you can quickly cut ice, meat, frozen and fresh fruits or vegetables. They are not inferior in quality to the products that Japan produces.

• Moulinex DJ 9058. Sold at an average price and has high technical performance. The case of the plastic shredder, it is supplemented with interchangeable nozzles, takes up little space during storage. The device allows you to effectively cut vegetables and fruits into strips, slices and cubes.
• Mystery MMC-1405. This is a little expensive option, but its price is justified by a bulky container, 3 pushers and 7 nozzles. The device allows you to cope with cutting any products, but its power is small - only 50 watts.

• Chopper Vitek VT-1640. A budget model that can be used to grind fruits, meats, nuts, onions, and other herbs. Power of the unit is 260 W, container volume - 0.5 l. The grinder is equipped with a special turbo mode.
• In addition, the chopper deserves special attention. "Lightning" and Akai GS-1512R. These appliances are multifunctional and compact, therefore they are reliable "helpers" in the kitchen. Grinders have an impulsive mode and perform quick cutting of any products.

How to use a grinder for fruits and vegetables, see the following video.