All about container graters
The modern grater is comfortable, safe, simplifies cooking, saves time and looks stylish. Quite often, in recent years, housewives have opted for the types of graters with a container, because it is so convenient to store shredded products in them.
Advantages and disadvantages
Graters with a container can be different: have the shape of a polyhedron or a prism, combine several types of steel blades at once (often present in the set). Durable stainless steel will handle anything from cheese and citrus fruits to nuts and spices. Therefore, one such grater is enough to prepare a complex salad or appetizer. The container can store slices or even serve ready-made.
Advantages of the container attachment:
- all processed products immediately fall into the container, do not scatter around the kitchen, do not fall on the floor;
- after shredding products, it is extremely convenient to store them in such a container in the refrigerator or on the table;
- Some containers have a tight sealed lid in stock, which will help keep the grated mass fresh for a much longer period.
However, this kind of device also has its drawbacks.
- Very often, containers on graters have a special elastic band, into which the remnants of vegetables or fruits are hammered. It is rather difficult to wash such an elastic band (even considering that it is removable). If the rubber band is removed, the attractive appearance of the device is lost.
- Grater containers are usually made of plastic, which itself is far from the most durable material.... If the container is dropped and it cracks or breaks, you will no longer be able to fully realize its useful properties.
Views
As for the classification of the graters themselves with containers, then on the websites of various companies you can easily find the following types of these devices.
Safe plastic grater
It is most often used by housewives who need to grate a product as quickly as possible to prepare meals. Plastic prongs allow you to grate an apple or carrot rather quickly, and the container at the bottom of the device will help you not to lose a single gram of the rubbed product.
Most often, this type of container grater is small, which slightly limits their scope, but they are great for hiking purposes.
Adjustable manual with 2 blades
The handle of such a product is fixed in 2 positions to ensure the greatest comfort when working with various products. The horizontal arrangement of the grater will allow you to grate certain foods immediately over the preparing salad or guest plate. By placing the handle at an angle of 90 degrees, the grater can be firmly placed on the table and thereby greatly facilitate the process of quickly grating the required amount of cheese or carrots.
A not very large removable type container can have graduated marks, will protect the blades during their subsequent storage, and will also help to collect grated vegetables in one place. This grater is dishwasher safe.
Versatile models (4-sided, hex)
Due to its versatility such devices are very popular with modern housewives. A very practical tool in its essence will allow you to grate any product in different variations: from slices to small straws.
Such a grater these days is necessarily supplied with a capacious plastic container for accepting already cut products. This is a true classic in the culinary design of the kitchen.
Horizontal
A compact grater with a convenient container and a tight lid can be considered an indispensable tool for the kitchen, with the help of which it is quite possible to grind the necessary products for various salads almost instantly, create a beautiful slicing without any problems or just grate cheese for pizza.
The working side of such a device is equipped with 3 types of sharp blades: with large holes, very small, as well as holes that allow you to cut beautiful slices in the form of waves. The grater is enclosed in a bright plastic frame. The handles provide extra comfort in work. A lid on the container will help preserve the wiped product.
Double-sided
Such a grater is actively used for grinding raw and boiled vegetables, fruits, cheese, chocolate.... It has a convenient container for collecting rubbed products, which is located between the working surfaces of the device. The container can be easily separated from the grater by pulling out of it using a special eyelet.
With interchangeable versatile attachments
A multifunctional type device for quickly cutting or chopping fruits and vegetables into a basket in the form of a colander (it will be much more convenient to rinse or dry any cuts in it). A special type of holder will be able to save your fingers from possible cuts during work. In the set you will find original replacement attachments.
There are 2 knives for quick shredding, 3 types of graters, a sturdy container. Also, there may be a special knife for cleaning vegetables. The universal fixture is easy to clean. A strong handle will hold the tool well during operation.
Criterias of choice
If you have long dreamed of purchasing a high-quality and functional grater with a container for your kitchen, then first of all you need to do the following.
- Think about the exact purpose for which you need this device. The thing is that many housewives, purchasing such a grater, then simply do not use the container. So is it worth overpaying for it?
- Answer the question how often you will use this grater, which of its functions you will use continuously, and which ones are unlikely to interest you at all, you need a small model or a multifunctional one.
When choosing, pay attention to the fact that the body of the container is made of food grade plastic. It should be as strong and reliable as possible, which is especially important if you are going to store grated food in it. The handle should also be inspected: it must be securely attached to the body so that it does not fall off after a couple of months. The metal from which the grater is made must be dense enough so that the edges do not bend under pressure.
According to the reviews of housewives, still more often they prefer to use graters of the classic type, without unnecessary functional features.