Egg cutters: types, overview of producers and rules of use

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

This egg cutter consists of two parts. The lower part is intended for laying an egg, which must first be hard-boiled and peeled. It can be plastic, aluminum or stainless steel. The upper part consists of a series of thin wires that are stretched parallel to each other. With their help, the cutting process is carried out.

Using the egg cutter correctly is a snap. To do this, open it and put the boiled egg in a special recess at 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 testicle so that you can cut it across, then carefully close the egg cutter again. The result is a diced product for any egg salad.

Most often, the design of egg cutters has a plastic body, a stainless steel egg knife, a plastic stand with a recess and a lid. Often there are also manual egg cutters in the form of a metal mesh, which is attached to a ring.

The double metal structure allows for curly cutting and obtaining a variety of shapes: rings, slices, ovals. Electric egg slicers, so called slicers, are professional tools and are rarely used in everyday life.

Currently, the following brands of egg cutters are widely used.

• Gefu Duo 12350. This movement is made in Germany from high quality plastic and stainless steel. He cuts eggs into slices or slices. It also copes well with small boiled potatoes. When washing this structure, you can use a dishwasher.
• Zyliss E46220. Made in 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 single-string stainless steel and plastic egg cutters. Available in white, yellow and blue.
• Fackelmann. German egg cutter with a simple design in the form of a single mesh on a metal ring. Has an inexpensive cost.
• Ikea Slat. The movement from a famous Swedish brand is made in bright yellow. It is made of plastic and stainless steel. The steel frame can be removed to clean the egg cutter. It is also dishwasher safe. This is a budget, but very effective option that cuts not only eggs but also potatoes well.
• Ototo Humphrey. The 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 the top, and the lower part is the torso where the stainless steel mechanism fits, and even there is a small plastic tail. Such a spectacular design is able to decorate any kitchen, it is also good as a gift.

In order to choose a quality egg cutter, carefully read 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 places where the metal strings are attached to the plastic part, they must be firmly fixed.
• If you rarely cut eggs into wedges, 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 mainly suitable for professional cooking in large quantities.

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

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