Electric vegetable cutters: types and choices

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

They help housewives to chop any products in this category into 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 the best - read our article.

The vegetable cutter, as it is already clear from its name, is intended primarily for the fastest and most convenient chopping of vegetables and fruits, both raw and boiled or baked.

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

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

• container for collecting already chopped products;
• protective cover;
• replaceable shredding nozzles;
• electrical unit.

There are various types of gadgets 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 graters. But for the house, a standard household small-sized vegetable cutter is also great.

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

Like any other kitchen appliance, the electric grater has its pros and cons. If we talk about the shortcomings, then we can highlight the following.

• Impossibility of autonomous work. Such a vegetable cutter can only work with a direct connection to the electrical network.
• The kit does not always include a full set of different types of grades. Some of them need to be purchased separately.
• In some models of electric drains, 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-cutters are suitable for shredding raw and cooked vegetables. They just break if misused.

But the advantages of such an electric kitchen device are not so small.

• It greatly facilitates the work of a person, since it works independently and there is no need to make physical efforts to cut food.
• Saving time. The electric unit allows you to grind food 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 sticks.
• Changing attachments is easy with just one hand movement.
• An electric household vegetable cutter does not take up much space and, if necessary, you can take it with you to the country.
• On sale there is a wide variety of models with different attachments, bowl capacities, from different manufacturers and at different prices.

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

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

The scope of further use is implied here. 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 replaceable attachments in such devices is from 3 to 6 pieces. Such multi-cutters are called household.
• For catering places. TThese vegetable cutters are distinguished by high power and speed of work, large size and rather impressive weight. Of course, their cost is several times higher than that of household devices. The number of attachments is from 5 to 15 pieces.

One of the main criteria for dividing into groups. On this basis, an electric grinder can belong to one of the following categories.

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

All electric cutting machines produced today for sale can be conditionally subdivided into 3 large groups.

• Economy class devices... Such multi-cutters have, as a rule, a simple design, the body is made of inexpensive plastic, and the knives are made of ordinary unhardened steel. Their cost is low, but their service life, as a rule, does not exceed 3 years.
• Premium class. Such devices have 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 shock-resistant. Maximum grade. Of course, the cost of such a unit is very high, but its versatility fully justifies it.
• There are also middle-class electric shredders. They have an affordable price, and the quality of their assembly and work is at a high level. They are second only to devices from the previous category only in functionality and richness of equipment.

A high-quality vegetable cutter is not only a relief of routine work, but also an acceleration of the cooking process, as well as a profitable and useful investment of money for many years. In order not to be mistaken with the purchase and to be 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 household device, first of all, you should pay attention to the following devices.

• Electric Slicer "Electric grater" - This is a domestically produced device. It has a simple design, simple and easy to use and maintain. The case is combined, consists of metal and plastic, shockproof. The number of replaceable attachments is 5 pieces. Allows you to chop even the hardest or too watery vegetables and fruits. Weight - just over 2.5 kg, power - 35 W. The blades change very quickly and easily, there is no discomfort during work, the products are cut evenly. It does not take up much space during storage.

• The German company Bosch offers its customers the MCM 62020 model. It is this electric grinder today that is rightfully considered the most functional and durable. The package includes 7 replaceable cassettes, including a juicer attachment and beaters for loosening the dough. The body material is plastic, but it is especially durable and shock-resistant. The legs of the multi-cutter are rubberized, which prevents vibration during operation, even for a long time.

• Moulinex Fresh Express Cube. Not only Germany pleases manufacturers with its products. This time, the French brand offers customers a modern, stylish and versatile electric cutting machine at a bargain price. It combines a striking design, a variety of stylish attachments, light weight, ease of use and high power. A big plus is that there is a special compartment on the case, which stores all the knives. There is also a work blocking function, which is activated at increased loads on the device.

• Redmond RKA-FP4. Here, the low price is complemented by the power of work and the high speed of grinding products. The set includes 4 interchangeable knife attachments for chopping food into strips, circles, a spiral or sticks. The design is minimalistic, stylish. Power - 150 W.

• Electric vegetable cutter Kitfort KT-1318-3. Bright and stylish design combined with versatility and low cost distinguish this device on store shelves. The body is made of plastic, the legs of the multi-cutter are rubberized. The set includes 5 interchangeable grating knives, suitable for chopping raw and cooked food. Also, the kit additionally includes a special pusher of products, 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. It is the most popular and most powerful professional device. A bowl with a capacity of just under 4 kg, capacity - up to a quarter of a ton of vegetables in one hour. The kit includes about 10 different attachments. This electric grinder can be easily used both as a juicer and as a meat grinder.

• Gastrorag HLC-205 Is a powerful industrial multi-cutter. The body is made of durable stainless steel, like all replaceable attachments. Maximum hourly productivity - 200 kg. Equipped with 5 replaceable knife attachments. The warranty period is 1 year, but in reality it always increases by 5-7 times.

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

• It is worth purchasing kitchen devices of this type only from trusted manufacturers and it is best to do this in company stores.... So you can be sure of the most favorable price of your purchase, and of its original origin.
• Before buying, be sure to make a visual inspection of the multi-cut. The body should not have any damage, all knives should fit easily and tightly into the grooves, and the equipment should be exactly as specified by the manufacturer.
• Functionality... The more different attachments included, the better. This will allow you to maximize the ease of routine kitchen work and use the device itself to the maximum of its capabilities.
• It is preferable to select models with rubberized feet and knives made only of stainless steel... These two conditions are the key to long-term 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 you to process a large number of products faster and better.
• If possible, choose models that have a protective cover for storing knives., as well as a special container for collecting already shredded products. So you don't have to look for a place to store the baits and think about where and how to properly transfer the chopped vegetables.
• The built-in function such as overload protection, so its presence is also highly desirable.

Each manufacturer without fail encloses detailed instructions for the use and care of the vegetable cutter. But the general principles of operating such devices are identical.

• The device can only be used after a complete visual inspection. If you find any breakdowns, you must contact the service center.
• Connect the device to the network only with a suitable voltage.
• Place the multi-cutter on a flat and dry surface. The device is used for shredding only the types of products specified by the manufacturer.
• Changing knives is carried out only after disconnecting the device from the mains.
• After each use, the device must be disconnected from the mains and cleaned of product residues.

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

• Replaceable knife cassettes are washed with clean and warm water after each use. In the presence of stubborn dirt, it is allowed to use liquid detergents.
• Each knife should be thoroughly dried and only then put away for storage. You can dry it both outdoors and using a towel.
• Knives are stored either in a special compartment or in a manufacturer's cardboard box.
• Store the device in a ventilated and dry place.
• If dirt appears on the body of the electric grater, they are removed with a soft, damp cloth.

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

See the video below for testing modern multi-cuts.