Kitchen appliances are a real salvation for the modern housewife. It simplifies the cooking process and saves time. One of the necessary kitchen appliances is a vegetable chopper. What kind of device it is and what its advantages are, is described in the article.
What is a vegetable chopper
Vegetable chopper is a special device for cutting and crushing various products. It is a closed plastic container with cutting nozzles that have sharp blades. The chopper can process vegetables, fruits, hard cheese, sausage, nuts, meat and many other products.
Mostly choppers come with a transparent plastic container, which makes it possible to constantly control the degree of grinding of chopped products. Some models have the ability to set the processing mode.
The kitchen chopper is ideal for everyday use. With it, it is much easier to prepare salads or cut vegetables for soup. By installing the necessary nozzle, you can make minced meat in just a few seconds. Chopper for the kitchen - the best alternative to bulky harvesters. It does not take up much space and is easy to operate.
Today, several types of kitchen grinders are produced with different technical parameters.
Mini choppers
This is a kitchen unit for cutting products, the bowl volume of which is from 0.2 to 1.5 liters. Thanks to their compact size, they fit in any kitchen.
Most modern models are multifunctional and capable of performing several different tasks. So, a mini chopper can be used instead of a mixer for whipping cream or kneading dough. Also, this device allows you to chop beets, carrots, tomatoes, onions and other vegetables, which are often used for everyday meals, to the desired size in a few seconds. In addition, the mini chopper is ideal for chopping onions and garlic.
Many housewives use this appliance to prepare sauces and puree dishes. It is easy to whip vegetables and meat, and mix different ingredients.
The compact vegetable chopper is an indispensable tool for new mothers. It is convenient to prepare baby food with it. The device qualitatively grinds products to a state of gentle puree. It is also good for making diet food.
Mechanical shredders
Devices of this type work only under the influence of human power. The design of such grinders provides a handle, rotationwhich promotes pressing of products to sharp parts of a nozzle.
Mechanical shredders are convenient because they can be used even in field conditions. They cut vegetables and herbs quickly and easily.
One of the most popular hand choppers is the Dekok brand. It has an additional detail - a colander-container for drying herbal products. Washed vegetables or herbs are placed in it and then placed in the chopper bowl. If you turn the handle quickly, after a minute, excess moisture will collect in the bowl.
Dekok models are equipped with W-shaped blades that automatically flip when the lever is pressed. Products are crushed along the entire diameter of the bowl, which ensures their uniform processing. The more you press the lever, the finer the food will be chopped.
Electric shredders
The electric vegetable chopper allows you to quickly and efficiently cut cheese, sausage, nuts, meat, ice cream. The device perfectly handles a large number of any products. A high-quality device can work for several hours in a row.
Electric shredders are easy to disassemble and clean. Modern models are compact and do not require much storage space. Well-known manufacturers equip electric shredders with a set of different nozzles. Average power consumption at maximum load is 400W.
Electric Chopper Features:
- Network dependency. The device may only be used inindoors.
- Cuts food finely. An electric vegetable chopper is more suitable for making mashed potatoes, sauces, minced meat. If the family prefers dishes with coarsely chopped ingredients, this machine is most likely not suitable.
- Poorly fixed to a smooth surface. During operation, the device may move on the table.
- Many manufacturers give small warranty service lines. If a quality grinder lasts for years, then a device of a little-known brand will break down quickly enough.
How much does a vegetable chopper cost
The price of this kitchen appliance varies from 400 to 20,000 rubles. The cost of the model depends on its type, number of nozzles and brand. So, mechanical shredders are the cheapest. For example, a multifunctional manual chopper for the Linea PRESTO kitchen costs 1,700 rubles. It has attachments for slicing, large and small cubes. Other manufacturers offer mechanical shredders for 900-1200 rubles.
The electric vegetable chopper is a bit more expensive. The price of such a device starts from 1200 rubles. For example, for a Bosch brand chopper, you need to pay 1,800 rubles. If the kit includes a set of different graters, the price of such a device is about 3000 rubles.
Reviews
Modern housewives have appreciated vegetable choppers. Customer reviews are mostly positive. According to women, the chopper is indispensableassistant in the kitchen. With the help of this unique device, housewives significantly save time when preparing salads, soups, sausage-cheese and vegetable cuts. Young mothers especially like the chopper. Most of them bought this device when it became necessary to prepare complementary foods for babies.
Many buyers have chosen small size shredders. In their opinion, small cuts are ideal for everyday home use.
Negative reviews are rare and they mainly relate to the technical characteristics of specific models. Some people don't like the quality of the shredder.
