Electric vegetable cutters: types and choices

Vegetables are an integral part of the diet of every person, especially those who try to follow the rules of healthy eating. But it is the preparation of these products, and in particular their shredding, that takes most of the time and effort. To facilitate this kitchen work and speed up its implementation, special electric vegetable cutters were created.

They help housewives chop any products of this category with pieces of different shapes and even cubes. About what types of this kitchen device exist, how to choose it correctly and which models are considered to be the best - read our article.

Vegetable cutter, as already clear from its name, is intended primarily for the fastest and convenient grinding of vegetables and fruits, both raw and boiled or baked.

The presence of an electric drive in this unit only accelerates and simplifies this work.

The electric tool allows you to grind products such as cheese and eggs into cubes. Therefore, it is often used for salads. The appearance of this unit, depending on the manufacturer may vary. Its main parts remain unchanged:

• container to collect already shredded products;
• protective cover;
• replaceable nozzles shredders;
• electrical unit.

There are various types of devices designed for home, dining, cafes and restaurants. The more often you plan to use the device, the more powerful and roomy it should be. Such graters are called industrial. But for the home is great and standard household small-size vegetable cutter.

Electric devices of this type today are in high demand not only among housewives and lovers of tasty and healthy food, but also among professional chefs.

Like any other kitchen device, the electric wiper has pros and cons. If we talk about the shortcomings, we can distinguish the following.

• The impossibility of battery life. Such a vegetable cutter can only work when directly connected to the electrical network.
• Not always included complete set of various types of cords. Some of them need to be purchased separately.
• In some models of electroheaters, the metal on the cutting surfaces is made of low quality stainless steel. Therefore, with frequent use, the nozzles are deformed and become unsuitable for further use.
• Not all types of multi-slices are suitable for shredders and raw and cooked vegetables. If used improperly, they simply break.

But the advantages of such an electric kitchen device is not so little.

• It greatly facilitates the work of the person, as it works independently and there is no need to make physical efforts for cutting products.
• Save time. The electric unit allows you to grind products in two, or even 3-4 times faster than if you perform this operation manually.
• You can cut not only vegetables, but also fruits, cheese, eggs and some other types of products. It all depends on the manufacturer's recommendations.
• You can grind food into cubes, slices, rings, straws, or even bars.
• Changing the nozzles is easy, you only need one hand movement.
• Electric household vegetable cutter does not take up much space and, if necessary, you can carry it with you to the cottage.
• There is a wide variety of models with different nozzles, bowl capacities, from different manufacturers and at different prices.

As can be seen from this comparative review, the advantages of an electric vegetable cutter are much more than disadvantages. Therefore, it is not surprising that its popularity and sales volumes only increase every year.

In order to make the right choice and purchase a truly convenient and functional electric multi-cutter, you need to familiarize yourself with the varieties of this device and the main purpose of each type.

This refers to the scope of further use. Depending on this criterion, vegetable cutters are divided into 2 types.

• For home use. In this case, it has a compact size, low weight and relatively low power. The number of interchangeable nozzles in such devices is from 3 to 6 pieces. Such multi-cutters are called household.
• For eating places. TThese vegetable cutters are characterized by high power and speed, large size and quite impressive weight. Of course, their cost is several times higher than that of household appliances. The number of nozzles is from 5 to 15 pieces.

One of the main criteria for the division into groups. On this basis, an elec truncheon can fall into one of the following categories.

• Standard device. This unit can be used exclusively for grinding products: they can be cut into strips, slices or wedges. Some models allow you to cut products into spiral strips.
• Mini harvester. So called those multi-slices, which allow to grind products into cubes. Until recently, such a function was only in professional devices, but today special appliances are also equipped with household appliances.
• 3 in 1 devices. They appeared on the market relatively recently, but quickly gained wide popularity. Their meaning is that, using special interchangeable cassettes, you can not only chop products, but also squeeze juice from fruits or vegetables, use multi-cutter as a meat grinder or even a mixer.

All produced in the sale of electric cutting today can be divided into 3 large groups.

• Economy Class Instruments. Such multi-cutters have, as a rule, a simple design, the body is made of inexpensive plastic, and the knives are made of ordinary non-tempered steel. Their cost is low, but the service life, as a rule, does not exceed 3 years.
• Premium class. Such devices have the maximum equipment and are able to replace several separate kitchen devices at once. Their size is different, the knives are always made of hardened stainless steel, the body is impact resistant. Maximum grade. Of course, as the cost of such a unit is very high, but its multifunctionality fully justifies it.
• There are also middle class electrolinks. They have an affordable price, and the quality of their assembly and work at a high level. The devices from the previous category are second only to the functionality and richness of the bundle.

A high-quality vegetable cutter is not only facilitating routine work, but also speeding up the process of cooking, as well as a profitable and beneficial investment of money for many years. In order not to be mistaken with the purchase and remain satisfied with your purchase, you need to study the top of the best electric vegetable cutters and choose the most suitable one.

When choosing a home device, first of all you should pay attention to the following devices.

• Electric Slicer "Electric Screw" - This is a device of domestic production. It has a simple design, simple and easy to use and to maintain. Combined housing, made of metal and plastic, impact resistant. The number of interchangeable nozzles - 5 pieces. Allows you to shred even the hardest or too watery vegetables and fruits. Weight - just over 2.5 kg, power - 35 watts. The blades change very quickly and easily, there is no discomfort when working, the products are cut exactly. When storing does not take up much space.

• The German company Bosch offers its customers a model MCM 62020. This electric shredder today is rightfully considered to be the most functional and durable. The package includes 7 removable cassettes, including a juicer attachment and beaters for loosening dough. The case material is plastic, but extremely durable and shock-resistant. The legs of the multi-cut are rubberized, which prevents the appearance of vibration during operation, even for a long time.

• Moulinex Fresh Express Cube. Not only Germany makes its manufacturers happy. At this time, the French brand offers customers a modern, stylish and multifunctional electric cutting at a reasonable price. It combines a bright design, lots of stylish tips, light weight, ease of use and high power. The big plus is that the case has a special compartment in which all the knives are stored. There is also a function of blocking work, activated at elevated loads on the device.

• Redmond RKA-FP4. Here, the low price is complemented by the power of work and high speed of grinding products. Included are 4 interchangeable knife attachments for chopping products into straws, circles, spirals or cubes. Design is minimalistic, stylish. Power - 150 watts.

• Vegetable cutter electric Kitfort KT-1318-3. Bright and stylish design in combination with multifunctionality and low cost favorably distinguish this device on the shelves of stores. The case is made of plastic, rubberized multi-legged legs. The kit includes 5 interchangeable knife knives, suitable for grinding raw and cooked foods. Also, a special product pusher is additionally included in the kit, and the device itself is equipped with protection against accidental activation.

If you need to purchase an industrial electric vegetable cutter, then first of all you should study such models.

• Robot Coupe CL 50 Ultra. This is the most popular and high-power professional device. Bowl with a capacity of just under 4 kg, capacity - up to a quarter of a ton of vegetables in one hour. About 10 various nozzles are included in the package. This electric grinder can be easily used as a juicer, and as a meat grinder.

• Gastrorag HLC-205 - this is a powerful industrial multi-cutter. The body is made of durable stainless steel, like all interchangeable nozzles. Maximum hourly capacity - 200 kg. It is completed with 5 replaceable nozzles knives. The warranty period is 1 year, but in reality it always increases 5–7 times.

The choice of this device is not so difficult. The main thing is to know what to look for in the first place.

• To purchase kitchen devices of this type is only from proven manufacturers and it is best to do it in retail stores. So you can be confident in the most favorable price of your purchase, and in its original origin.
• Before buying, be sure to make a visual inspection of multi-cutting. The case should not have any damage, all knives should easily and tightly fit into the grooves, and the equipment should be exactly as the manufacturer indicated.
• Functionality. The more different nozzles included in the kit, the better. This will maximally facilitate the routine kitchen work and use the device itself to the maximum of its capabilities.
• It is preferable to incorporate models with rubberized legs and knives made of stainless steel only.. These two conditions - a pledge of durable and safe use of the device.
• Unit power. Everything is simple here - the higher it is, the better. Such an electric vegetable cutter will allow faster and better processing of a large number of products.
• If possible, select models with a protective cover for storing knives., as well as a special container for the collection of already shredded products. So you do not have to look for a place to store attachments and think about where and how to properly shift already chopped vegetables.
• A built-in function such as overload protection, so its presence is also highly desirable.

Each manufacturer must attach a detailed instruction on the use and care of the vegetable cutter. But the general principles of operating such devices are identical.

• Use the device only after a full visual inspection. If you detect any damage, you must contact the service center.
• The device should be turned on only with a suitable voltage.
• Multi-cut set on a flat and dry surface. The device is used for shredding only the types of products specified by the manufacturer.
• Change knives is carried out only after disconnecting from the network
• After each use, the device must be unplugged and cleaned of residual food.

Like any other kitchen appliance, this one needs proper care, and it consists of the following.

• Replaceable knife cassettes after each use are washed with clean and warm water. In the presence of strong pollution use of liquid detergents is allowed.
• Each knife should be thoroughly dried and only then removed for storage. You can dry both outdoors and using a towel.
• Store the knives either in a special compartment or in the manufacturer’s carton.
• Store the device in a ventilated and dry place.
• If dirt appears on the electric wiper body, they are cleaned with a soft, damp cloth.

Electric vegetable cutters are a really necessary and profitable purchase to the kitchen of any housewife. With proper selection and proper operation of such a unit will last more than one year and save the hostess from doing the tedious, but necessary work of grinding vegetables and fruits for many years.

Testing of modern multi-cutters see in the video below.