Overview of graters with nozzles and the nuances of their choice

A grater for chopping vegetables and other products is an indispensable item in the kitchen. There are different types of such vegetable cutters. What are the different models, the most popular options, as well as the choice of a kitchen appliance and will be discussed.

Every housewife knows how different kitchen units facilitate the work process, reducing the time spent on cooking. Using a grater will allow you to quickly grind, dice, strips, or chop vegetables. Slicing graters can be specialized, usually used for professional purposes, and universal.

Universal hand-held models can have any shape. They are square, rectangular, hexagonal, or pyramid-shaped. In such models, special attachments are used, each of which is designed to perform a specific operation. Multi-cutters are high-performance combines.

The devices are equipped with special sharp drum nozzles, which are used for:

• grinding products;
• cutting them in the form of squares, straws;
• shredders;
• preparation of mass in the form of mashed potatoes;
• chopping chocolate and nuts.

Kitchen vegetable cutters are of different types, among them it is worth highlighting electrical appliances, that is, powered by the network, as well as manual or mechanical ones. Each option has its own merits.For some housewives, simple and reliable manual models remain preferable, others choose electric graters that allow you to instantly grind any food. A manual vegetable cutter usually looks like a small container with a top plate. The set includes interchangeable elements that allow you to cut vegetables, fruits or cheese. To grind them, the products are laid out on a blade, covered with a lid and rubbed. As a result, the shredded food ends up in the container.

Mechanical vegetable cutters are designs with replaceable discs that are operated by turning the handle... Just like the hand-held models, they work without using the mains. In use, they are convenient, reliable and safe. The presence of removable disks allows the unit to be used for processing various products, for example, raw or boiled vegetables, fruits, berries, cheese. A manual vegetable grater is more familiar to many housewives, which is why such a simple and convenient tool can be seen in any kitchen.

On sale you can find different versions of such models in the form:

• steel grater-mesh inserted into a plastic base;
• V-shaped knife;
• mini-harvester resembling a meat grinder;
• cutter alligator with lever.

In comparison with other options, manual models have a number of advantages.

• They are more affordable.
• Compactness. Such units usually do not take up much space; after use, they can be stored in any box.
• Due to the fact that the manual vegetable grater is not connected to the mains, this model is economical.
• The models have a simple design. Most of them consist of a body and several replaceable attachments. And there can also be a tray for vegetables.
• The manual universal vegetable cutter is suitable for cutting a variety of products. At the same time, boiled eggs, potatoes, tomatoes on such a grater can be cut very carefully without deforming them, which often happens when working with electric models.

At the same time, hand-held devices also have a number of disadvantages:

• when chopping food, housewives have to use force;
• the device is not suitable for cutting a large number of products;
• with frequent use, the blades on the attachments become dull;
• after work, regular thorough cleaning is required due to the ingress of small waste into the grate.

In addition, the disadvantage of such units is that it is not always easy to grind juicy or solid products with them.

Electric vegetable cutters have a higher productivity compared to previous versions. They are more often used for production purposes. They are also suitable for those who like to cook often, as well as for large families.

On sale you can see a wide variety of models - from simple graters to sophisticated electrical units. A comparative review of the best models will allow you to determine the choice of the best option.

• Borner V-shaped "Classic", "Optima", "Trend" (Germany). German models are always of impeccable quality. The orange grater is completed with a 5-piece set consisting of a V-frame with sharp knives, a fruit holder, a knifeless insert and inserts for cutting into cubes, strips, sticks.

• Joseph Joseph Prism Box, 4 in 1... The grater is externally a pyramidal device with 4 steel blades for coarse, fine, very fine grinding. The presence of a plastic container with a lid allows you to use it not only for grating, but also for subsequent storage of grated vegetables in the box. It is also used as a lunch box and as a container for knives. A compact Chinese-made appliance does not take up much space in the kitchen.Thanks to the handle with anti-slip coating and the bottom with a non-slip base, working with such a model will not only be convenient and simple, but also safe.

• Grater with three legs Moulinex MA44509... The presence of 5 graters with different purposes allows you to use the unit for grinding both raw and boiled vegetables, as well as cheese, chocolate. This handy device is unpretentious in operation. After working with it, the legs are removed, the handle is detached, and the grater itself is hidden in a small box.

• Redmond RKA-FP4... Also noteworthy is this universal vegetable cutter for home use, made in gray. The model is made of plastic with transparent inserts. It is equipped with attachments (4 pieces) with well-sharpened blades. The advantages of the model include its modern look, high-quality assembly and ease of use, as well as the ability to wash it in the dishwasher. The disadvantage of the vegetable cutter is that there is no special container for chopped products in the kit. In addition, there is no shredder or dicing tool in the model.

• Moulinex DJ755G Fresh Express. The body of the product is made of white and crimson plastic. The power of the device is 200 W. The set includes 5 attachments of different colors. The green round nozzle is suitable for shredding. Red and orange inserts are used for cutting and chopping vegetables.

When choosing a convenient grater for chopping vegetables, you should make sure that the model is suitable in all respects. To do this, you need to focus on the following criteria.

• Material. When choosing a model, it is important that the device is made of quality material. Usually food grade plastic and stainless steel are used for this.
• It is necessary to find out what power the device has, its speed, since the quality of the cubes and their thickness will depend on these parameters. It is better to choose models that have several different speed modes, this will simplify the workflow.
• When choosing a product, you should make sure of the strength of the case. and the presence of anti-slip rubber feet.
• Sharpening elements. The presence of self-sharpening knives will save not only time, but also nerves.
• The dimensions of the structure also play an important role.... Multifunctional units are hardly suitable for home use. In this case, it is better to focus on compact models.
• Assembly... When purchasing a device, it is important to make sure that all parts fit well and have no gaps. It is advisable that the items are dishwasher safe.

An important criterion when choosing is the appearance of the device. Among the huge assortment, you can choose a model that matches the color or style of the kitchen interior. Price also plays an important role. Initially, the low cost of the product indicates its low quality. At the same time, it is not worth choosing a very expensive device on the basis that it will work for a long time. On average, any unit, regardless of price, will work for about 3-4 years.