Kitchen grinders for meat and vegetables

Kitchen grinders for meat and vegetables can be really helpful companions in the kitchen. But to get the most out of them, you need to thoroughly study electrical household models for the home (for example, for sausages and other products). A separate hot topic is which model is better to choose.

A kitchen chopper for meat and vegetables is a device that allows you to cut a wide variety of products as quickly as possible. It's not just about cucumbers, tomatoes, lamb or bird carcasses. Such a device can also work with cheese, nuts, and some other products. Along with slicing in the proper sense of the word, this technique can bring various types of food to a state of uniform mass. Despite all the innovations of individual manufacturers, the overall structure is more or less the same:

• a bowl for bookmarking processed products;
• a rotating shaft oriented exactly in the middle of this bowl;
• nozzles rotating on a shaft that can grind, cut or grate;
• a cover that eliminates the loss of processed products and the appearance of splashes;
• an electric motor or trigger block designed to move the shaft.

Globally, all shredding machines are divided into two subtypes. The manual type of technique involves the movement of the shaft from the actions of the operator himself. Sometimes the descriptions say that it is a mechanical apparatus.

And yet, in terms of convenience, practicality, functionality, the electric chopper for home wins almost unconditionally. All that is required from users is only:

• put the food inside the bowl;
• push the button;
• get the optimal result in 1-2 minutes.

The variety of models and designs in both categories is impressive enough. Therefore, these considerations when choosing a particular type can be taken out of the brackets. Manual technology is significantly cheaper than electrified samples. The only problem is that constant active work with it provokes fatigue. Among the positive properties, it should be mentioned:

• limited noise;
• ease of care;
• compactness of technology.

For many people, however, these advantages of the muscular principle of operation are outweighed by the fact that such devices are not powerful by definition. Even in the home kitchen, there are situations when a large amount of food needs to be prepared urgently. And in the industrial kitchens of restaurants, cafes, canteens, their flow is even greater, even more intense. Only motorized shredding technology is used there. In addition, manual grinders are very limited in functionality, which will upset not only a professional chef, but also ordinary fans of experimenting at home.

The situation is more interesting with electrical equipment. Of course, she crushes, cuts and grinds much more food. There can be no complaints about the level of functionality either. But you need to understand that the more powerful the unit, the more current it will consume.

In terms of ease of maintenance, the electric grinder does not differ much from the mechanical counterpart. But sometimes there is a limitation on washing in a dishwasher, which is necessarily voiced in the documentation. Other weaknesses worth noting:

• impossibility of storage and use in damp places;
• attachment to the outlet;
• bulkiness;
• dangers associated with stretched cord;
• potential risk of electric shock (therefore, a manual model is quite enough for sausages for sandwiches).

This group of devices is designed to transform processed products into a uniform mass. They are used to prepare sauces and make cocktails. Another common application is dough kneading. Blender grinders are usually divided into stationary and submersible groups. Stationary equipment has a bowl mounted on a support; the bottom of the bowl is equipped with blades.

The hand blender circuit looks simpler. Yes, and he himself looks like a regular handle with an attached shaft under the nozzles. A motor located inside the handle allows the working parts to rotate.

These are compact shredders that include a lid and a container. Both a manual and an electric motor can be located inside the cover. Choppers are suitable for:

• cutting meat, cheeses and vegetables;
• crushing spices;
• grinding coffee;
• ice picks.

The name itself eloquently characterizes the main function ... but there is no need to rush. Among the meat grinders there are both manual and mechanized models. The latter are much more productive and practical. With the help of such devices, you can:

• get noodles;
• produce spaghetti;
• make cookies;
• squeeze juice from soft fruits and berries.

Vegetable cutters are a good example of alternative appliances. All salad lovers should have these devices at hand. It is desirable that there are both electrical and mechanical apparatus. A manual vegetable cutter can only handle cooked foods (with rare exceptions). But the available cutting methods do not depend on what the drive of the vegetable cutter is.

All such devices are equipped with a support block with an internal motor. Control systems are brought to the surface of the block. Bowl and attachments are supplied separately.

But still, a general description of the varieties is one thing, but in practice you need something completely different - a specific unit that will solve the problem. Among devices with a plastic bowl, it stands out favorably model Oberhof Schwung C24... It can hold a lot of products. Also, of the important properties, they note:

• little noise;
• zero risk of overheating;
• high strength and optimal acuity of action;
• protected electric motor;
• the absence of any significant shortcomings.

For many users, the price is better. Gemlux GL-MC400... In favor of this device is the optimal ratio of power and cost. The product crushes food quickly. It is equipped with sharp knives.

For connoisseurs of German quality, there is also good news - hit the rating shredder Bosch MMR 08A1... It is quiet, fast and does not take up space. Washing is easy. Thanks to the extended network cable, you can select a site for work with almost no restrictions. However, attention is still drawn to the uneven crushing and suitability for a limited range of products; whether this is justified by the possibility of making smoothies is a difficult question.

French concern Moulinex also tries to keep up - he suggests chopper DJ450B10... Such a device is fast and versatile. Four knives allow you to evenly break into pieces any product. Leaving is straightforward. However, there are also disadvantages:

• slim body;
• slightly overpriced price tag;
• unpleasant noise;
• small bowl volume.

The top confidently includes Philips HR2505 / 90 Viva Collection... The device autonomously selects the speed according to the processed product. Important points:

• total power - 0.5 kW;
• a pair of nozzles;
• material - plastic;
• bowl capacity - 1.1 l;
• device weight - 1.6 kg;
• compactness;
• ease of operation and cleaning;
• the possibility of large cutting of vegetables and fruits;
• lack of rubber feet.

It is appropriate to end the review by listing other attractive models:

• Kitfort KT-1345;
• Binatone MFP-075;
• Xiaomi DEM-JR01;
• Oursson CH3020.

The key is the purpose of the shredder. For an ordinary consumer, it is quite possible to get by with the simplest model, which has only good reviews. But for a family, even of only two people, efficiency is much more important. Therefore, in such a case, there is no alternative to electrical systems. The same criteria play a role when choosing the volume of the bowl.

If you deliberately choose a simple manual shredder, you need to find out how convenient it is to drive the shaft. If possible, test runs are carried out, and in the absence of such an opportunity, they get acquainted with the instructions and the video. Power is also very important. It is she who limits the limit of the characteristics of a particular device.

Attention should also be paid to:

• the number and purpose of nozzles;
• their material;
• the number of programs;
• the degree of crushing;
• the hardness of the processed products;
• the number of speed adjustments;
• minimum bowl loading;
• reliability of the case;
• resistance during installation;
• the number of blades.