Egg cutters: types, manufacturers review and usage rules

Egg Slicer is a kitchen fixture that serves to quickly and accurately cut eggs into salads, various cold dishes, for sandwiches. It is believed that this device was invented by German entrepreneur Willy Abel in 1909, and in 1911 he received a patent for this innovation.

This device for cutting eggs consists of two parts. The bottom part is designed for laying eggs, which must be pre-boiled and cleaned. It can be plastic, aluminum or made of stainless steel. The upper part consists of a series of thin wires that are stretched parallel to each other. With their help, and carried out the process of cutting.

Properly using egg cutter is a snap. To do this, open it and put the boiled egg in a special recess in the bottom of the device. Then you should carefully close the egg cutter, so as not to move the egg. Then open and turn the egg in order to be able to cut it across, then gently close the egg cutter again. As a result, you get a diced product for any salad using eggs.

Most often, the design of the egg cutter has a plastic case, a knife for eggs made of stainless steel, a plastic stand with a recess and a cover. Often there are also hand-held egg cutters in the form of a metal grid, which is attached to the ring.

Double metal construction allows you to produce figured cutting and get a variety of forms: rings, segments, ovals. Electric egg slicers, the so-called slicers, are professional devices, they are rarely used in everyday life.

Currently, the following brands of egg slicers are widely distributed.

• Gefu Duo 12350. This mechanism is made in Germany from high quality plastic and stainless steel. He cuts eggs with slices or plates. It also copes well with small boiled potatoes. When washing this design, you can use a dishwasher.
• Zyliss E46220. The model is made in the UK from plastic and stainless steel. It has double metal knives and is made in white and red colors.
• Tescoma. Manufacturer - Czech Republic. These are inexpensive stainless steel and plastic egg cutters with single strings. Available in white, yellow and blue.
• Fackelmann. German egg cutter, which has a simple structure in the form of a single mesh on a metal ring. It has an inexpensive cost.
• Ikea Slat. The mechanism of the famous Swedish brand is made in bright yellow color. It is made of plastic and stainless steel. Steel frame can be removed to wash the egg slicer. It is also allowed to wash in the dishwasher. This is a budget, but very effective option that cuts well not only eggs, but also potatoes.
• Ototo Humphrey. Israeli-made egg cutter stands out for its unusual design. It is made in the shape of a whale with a turquoise plastic cap on top, and the lower part is the torso where the mechanism of stainless steel is placed, and even there is a small plastic tail. Such a spectacular design can decorate any kitchen, it is also good as a gift.

In order to choose a quality egg cutter, read carefully the advice of experienced chefs.

• Be sure to pay attention to the quality and safety of the material and the entire structure as a whole.
• Carefully inspect the attachment of metal strings to the plastic part, they should be firmly fixed.
• If you rarely chop eggs into slices, then it is more practical to buy a regular single egg cutter. It takes up little storage space and is easier to use.
• The service life of not very expensive and high-cost models is about the same.
• Electric slicers are suitable mainly for professional cooking in large volumes.

In the modern world there are a lot of kitchen appliances that facilitate the process of cooking. The egg cutter is a simple, inexpensive and efficient mechanism.

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