On Russian market By the end of 2011, only three devices capable of cutting food into cubes were installed, these are:
. kitchen processor (combine) Bosch MCM 5529RU ProfiKubixx - test participant,
. multifunctional meat grinder MoulinexHV8 ME645 1 - test participant,
. blender Philips HR1659 - unfortunately, the device was not provided for testing by the manufacturer due to the coincidence of the start of sales of the device in Russia.
Three fundamentally different approaches to dicing are embodied in three types of devices: manufacturers have each occupied their own niche. In fact, the MoulinexHV8 ME645 meat grinder and the Philips HR1659 blender are so multifunctional that they can safely be classified as food processors.
Text: Polina STRIZHAK.
How was it tested?
We did not fully test the devices, did not check all their capabilities and all ergonomics, but focused only on a single function - cutting into cubes. After all, it is precisely this that manufacturers position as the “know-how” of these models, which increases their cost.
We cut the products for the Olivier salad, strictly following the instructions regarding the possibility of cutting each specific product (for example, you cannot cut in the Moulinex device boiled potatoes) and processing speed (Bosch). Each device was evaluated according to the following parameters:
Assembly, installation of parts necessary for cutting into cubes, instructions for help.
Slicing boiled (Bosch) and raw (Moulinex) potatoes, boiled carrots, doctor's sausage 2, fresh cucumber, eggs, raw onions: size and shape of the cubes.
The presence or absence of pieces not processed by the device (the mass of waste was calculated as a percentage of the mass of the original product).
Cleaning the nozzle is convenient and safe.
We didn’t run the devices “race-wise” and didn’t check their speed, but they cut really quickly. Another question is how high quality it is.
conclusions
The most important thing is to remember that this meat grinder or food processor can boast not only of having this function, it is a universal helper: it will chop minced meat, squeeze out juice, rub and chop... And the cubes are a nice addition!
If you need to prepare a salad for dinner for a family of three or four people (about 800 g), then it is preferable to do everything by hand, especially since half the time is spent on washing and peeling vegetables and other ingredients, and not on cutting them. It’s also not worth assembling a device for this purpose, which will then have to be disassembled and cleaned. And if you have to cook “like Malanya’s wedding,” then it won’t even occur to you to complain about the inconveniences that slightly spoiled the impression of this technique. After all, a bowl of ready-made Olivier in a matter of minutes is an argument against which all the shortcomings pale.
Waste (unprocessed pieces) is inevitable, and you have to accept it. Consider the amount of work: cooking large saucepan salad, you won't pay attention to them. During the test there were more of them than during normal cooking, since we constantly stopped the process. And with a continuous flow of products, they push each other and get less stuck in the cutting parts.
Raw foods produce a higher percentage of waste than cooked foods.
Onions do not lend themselves well to dicing. The instructions do not warn about this and even give recommendations at what speed to cut it (Bosch). Our advice: these same devices have other attachments for grating and fine cutting, which will handle onions better, and you won’t have to fish out pieces of onion from the total mass and cut them manually.
Olivier, vinaigrette and crab salad is not the only area of application for the dicing function. Feel free to cut vegetables for soup, side dishes and vegetable stews, fruits for filling a pie or fruit salad.
Assembly, disassembly and cleaning of units and nozzles - weakness for all kitchen appliances. The competitors, unfortunately, are no exception.
The secret of an advanced user: Olivier is built according to strings
For cutting into cubes, I use the simplest device - a thing with a round base, on which thin strings are stretched transversely: they act as a knife. This device is inexpensive, but it helps to significantly speed up the tedious process: 3 medium potatoes can be turned into cubes in 15 seconds!
“String” potatoes onto strings the desired height and simply turn clockwise: the row of cubes is ready. It is impossible to get cut or scratched! You can also make cubes from beets, carrots, and eggs. They turn out quite neat, measuring 7x7 mm or 8x8 mm. But cucumbers - both salted and fresh - will have to be cut with a knife: the string will not take them, no matter how hard you try!
If men go to the bathhouse with friends on December 31, then women watch “The Irony of Fate,” hoping that Nadya and Zhenya will get married in spite of all the newfangled sequels, and... they crumble Olivier all day long! And finally, this hard labor will come to an end: after all, devices have appeared that promise... to cut us Olivier! Yes, yes, cubes! Whose cubes come out better? What device does a husband going to the bathhouse simply have to buy? Let's find out from the New Year's test!
1 The Moulinex range includes several other models of meat grinders equipped with an attachment for cutting into cubes.
Any housewife today uses a variety of household appliances to facilitate the cooking process. Progress does not stand still, so bulky combines have long been replaced by compact blenders, which have become simply indispensable assistants in the kitchen.
Today I am able to decide a large number of tasks, manufacturers are constantly upgrading models of this household appliances, improving performance and introducing new features. Not long ago, in addition to included in the set of blades for blendersblender attachment for cutting into cubes, helping the cook save a lot of time and get perfectly even cuts of food.
Cube blender: functions
A special attachment with which the blender cuts into cubes is increasingly found in modern configurations today. It is a cutting grid with a knife to obtain cubes of the same shape.
Used for uniform cutting of vegetables, fruits, eggs, cheese, meat and cooked sausage. This knife is perfect for beautifully slicing salads, fruits for desserts, okroshka and vegetable stews.
The dicing blender is capable of chop large quantities of food in seconds, which significantly speeds up the cooking process, especially when you need to cut salads into big company. Not suitable for cooking.
Products approved for use
The attachment can cope with almost any vegetables and fruits, both raw and boiled. Also good for slicing boiled eggs, sausage and crab sticks.
By cutting into cubes, you can prepare a large pot of Olivier salad or vinaigrette in a couple of minutes. The cut pieces are perfectly smooth and the same size.
Advice: Vegetables should not be overcooked. The harder the vegetables, the smoother and more accurate the cutting. Not recommended for cutting soft vegetables and fruits ( ripe tomatoes, peaches, etc.) Due to the excessive softness of the products, the pieces are uneven, most of them get clogged in the blender.
Advantages and disadvantages
Blenders that cut into cubes are becoming increasingly popular among housewives, and this is no coincidence. This type of cutting has many advantages.:
- Easy to operate;
- High productivity (a large pot of lettuce can be chopped in just a couple of minutes);
- The cubes are small and of the same neat shape;
- The knife is easy to remove and wash.
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The disadvantages include such moments:
- The grater gets clogged quickly if you use soft products;
- If vegetables and fruits are too soft, the result is porridge;
- Doesn't handle bows very well;
- The prices for blenders that cut into cubes are quite high, which is also a disadvantage.
All these disadvantages are quite insignificant compared to the many advantages of using such cutting.
Photo of attachment for cutting cubes
How to use the attachment
The cube attachment is quite easy to use. Before use, you should read the instructions. You also need to remember about safety precautions.
To achieve maximum results, you must follow some rules:
- The ingredients must be laid evenly, slicing should be carried out in forward movements. The force of pressing on the pusher can make the cubes longer or vice versa;
- At first speed, soft foods are cut: boiled potatoes, carrots, cheese, eggs, bananas, cucumbers, etc.;
- Second speed is suitable for slicing raw vegetables, sausages, cheese more durum varieties, onions, apples, firm tomatoes, etc. etc.;
- If you use immersion blender with a nozzle for cutting into cubes, then check whether the lid fits tightly.
Important. Do not use hot or frozen foods. Products should not contain bones or other hard parts. Do not use overly ripe vegetables and fruits.
Care
So that the blender cube cutter serves its owner long years, we must not forget about proper care for knives, otherwise repair of the blender is inevitable.
When operating, you must strictly follow the manufacturer's instructions. Do not overheat the knife, this may lead to premature failure of the device. You cannot try to sharpen the blades and cells of a knife yourself.. A dull part should be taken to a specialized service for sharpening.
Be sure to wash the nozzle and other parts after each use, otherwise the blender with the dicing function will not serve the warranty period. The knife is washed under warm water using detergents. If parts of food have dried to the cells of the knife, it should first be soaked in water with detergent. To avoid cuts, it is better to use a sponge for washing dishes. Allowed to wash in dishwasher. Can be washed in the dishwasher.
How can you quickly and beautifully cut vegetables for salad, slice cheese or cucumbers, chop eggs and chocolate? Doing this manually will take a long time and the appearance of chopped vegetables and fruits will not always be as expected. Is there a way out? Of course have! In public catering establishments, special kitchen appliances, which help to cut products efficiently, and are useful in non-industrial conditions vegetable cutter for home, who will become a real woman’s assistant in the kitchen.
Household vegetable cutters are easy to use and easy to maintain; just rinse with water and you’re in order! But no knife can cut slices of cheese, slices of tomatoes or cucumbers of equal thickness. No, good knife, of course, will cope with this task, but to obtain perfect result it will take some skill. But you and I are not professional chefs? Therefore, let everyone do something in which he is a pro, and we will give our vegetables, fruits and cheeses to vegetable cutters - they are top level will cope with their task.
Manual vegetable cutters
Let's start with the simplest models, representing a round or square mesh made of wire or thick fishing line, which in the blink of an eye will cut eggs and potatoes into cubes, as well as any other soft vegetables for salad, for example, sausage. So tame vegetable cutter for home is equipped with a primitive device: you just need to press the vegetable onto the mesh and, if necessary, turn it clockwise - that’s all, neat cubes will immediately fall into the plate! There is only one drawback of a vegetable cutter for dicing - a rather limited list of products can be chopped using this device.
But a home vegetable cutter must be universal so that it can cut any product into neat slices or cubes. This could be a manual vegetable cutter, which includes a plastic tray for already chopped vegetables, and on top of it there are various attachments for cutting food into cubes, small and large strips, and cubes of various sizes. The convenience of this model also lies in the fact that the kit often includes a vegetable holder, which will allow you to cut them into small pieces without touching the onions or carrots.
Manual vegetable cutter with Nicer Dicer Plus attachments
Home vegetable cutter Multi Slicer
Among the manual models, one can also distinguish a mechanical vegetable cutter. It is a container with a handle, which is pressed to grind the products. One of the advantages of this model is the ability to regulate the size of pieces of cut products. To understand the principle of operation of the device, you need to know its structure - there is a spring in the handle (handle), and under it there are zigzag knives. How large quantity The more you press the handle, the more often the knife comes into contact with the food, therefore, the pieces become smaller. With the help of such a device, it is possible to chop not only onions, garlic and other vegetables, but also herbs, mushrooms, sausage, and nuts.
Mechanical vegetable cutter with Multi Grater attachments
Home mechanical vegetable cutter Salad Marker Set
Electric vegetable cutters
Manual models are good, but they will not save you from a culinary emergency before any celebration, when you have to frequently and quickly wield a knife. Then it will come to the rescue electric vegetable cutter for the home, which in a matter of minutes will produce neatly cut slices, cubes and straws. If you are making preparations for the winter, then you definitely cannot do without such a kitchen device. What other device can chop vegetables so quickly?
In principle, you can choose a multifunctional model with a similar action, for example, a meat grinder with a vegetable cutter is suitable. In fact, this is the same unit, it’s just that the attachments are changed for certain purposes: for a meat grinder - one, for a shredder - another. Such models can work continuously for about 15 minutes, but during this time they can cut a lot of products!
The functionality and speed of chopping is the same with a vegetable cutter. Famous brands even equip their combines with graters that are suitable for manual vegetable cutters with attachments (of the same company). Thus, you can not only save on components, but also make it easier to prepare culinary masterpieces - use a manual model to cut small quantities of food, and use a food processor for workpieces, which may also have a function.
Among electrical household appliances, it is perhaps also worth noting a blender with a vegetable cutter. According to the principle of operation, it is similar to a food processor; it also has a bowl for chopped products and various attachments for chopping.
How to choose a vegetable cutter for your home
We've sorted out the types of vegetable cutters, now let's move on to choosing them. Although, already at this stage it becomes clear which vegetable cutter to choose: for large volumes of chopping, choose electric models(including food processors, meat grinders and blenders), but if you don’t have to cook in large portions, then manual models are quite suitable.
It is difficult to say which vegetable cutter is better: some housewives prefer models that work continuously, and the chopped products “fly out” straight into the plate, rather than accumulating in plastic container. Other women prefer a vegetable cutter with a container into which neat slices and cubes fall.
Well, in conclusion, do not forget to pay attention to the manufacturer. It is clear that it is better to give preference famous brands than no one famous brands. Here, although you will have to overpay a little, the quality of the steel of the knives, as well as the high-quality plastic from which the body of the household appliance is made, will not change you for many years of service.
An impressive range of kitchen gadgets offers users a wide variety of options. A separate category a food processor is used to cut vegetables or fruits into cubes. The option is very useful, because it will save a lot of time on preparing various salads, preparations and even soups, and these dishes make up the majority of the population’s menu.
Cutting into cubes by hand is a long and painstaking process, and creating pieces of identical shape requires considerable skill and experience. kitchen knife. Manufacturers of home appliances have once again taken care not only of saving time, but also of the aesthetics of the daily or holiday table.
The combines have a bowl for grinding products, where special attachments are installed - gratings different sizes . Sharp edges cut the ingredients into strips, and the knife under the grill methodically rotates and chops the straw into cubes. All that is required from the user is to move evenly pusher the selected vegetable or fruit, and the technology does the rest, and in a matter of seconds.
A food processor with dicing is the choice for those who like to treat themselves or their family beautiful dishes not only in holidays. The main mission of any kitchen appliance is to save both the time and effort of the user. Kitchen machines cope with this task perfectly.
Replacement nozzles for cubes
If the standard equipment of the device does not include an attachment that cuts into cubes, this is not a death sentence; the gratings can be purchased separately. You need to select attachments in accordance with the type of attachment of the combine, otherwise they will not fit.
The cost of an additional attachment can be commensurate with half the cost of a new machine, but its advantage is its excellent workmanship and the ability to be installed on different devices.
Compatibility table
Overview of machines with dicing function
Models kitchen machines with a dicing attachment there are quite a few to really choose from optimal device, check out the small TOP list of the most successful combines. Each device has both pros and cons, but all are united by excellent production quality and a competent combination of functions.
Wide famous manufacturer Redmond opens a list of interesting processors with a dicing function. The RFP-3950 model attracts attention with its design in Hi-Tech style And compact dimensions. You can install a blender with a fixed blade or a grinding bowl on the base.
The equipment is impressive in its scope:
- puree grater;
- nozzle for cutting into cubes;
- double-sided grater (large/small);
- double-sided shredder (large/small);
Also included with the device is a user manual, a container for attachments, a brush for cleaning attachments, a pusher and a holder. In general, after purchasing the RFP-3950, you can immediately begin creating a culinary masterpiece.
Food processor Redmond RFP-3950
Technical indicators also inspire confidence, the device power is 1.9 kW, the function of protection against starting when open lid or an incorrectly installed nozzle. The entire structure is securely held on the plane suction cup legs. To complete the picture, the RFP-3950 lacks a juicer and an attachment for French fries, but, nevertheless, the device does an excellent job of making purees, chopping, cutting vegetables and fruits into cubes or slices, quickly grinding cheese or mixing sauce.
- disk attachment for cutting into cubes;
- utility knife;
- disk attachment for cutting large/small slices;
- large/fine grater;
- disc attachment for kneading dough;
- disk attachment for French fries.
What's missing here is julienne disc or a medium grater (the result from the first and second attachments is almost the same). By the way, the previous version of the MCM 68885 does not have a French fries disk, but there is a julienne disk, and the difference in power is 50 W, by and large - both are quite good.
Food processor Bosch MCM 64085
As an add-on you can also purchase whole line knives or attachments, Bosch sells them through service centers.
The design is securely attached to any flat surface using suction cups; you can install a blender bowl or a chopper bowl on the base. With very modest dimensions, the power of the combine is 1.2 kW, which ensures high-quality and fast processing of even large volumes of products.
Solid, reliable and quiet unit, cutting vegetables or fruits not only in cubes, but also slices, straws. In addition, the food processor kneads the dough, beats it, and has a built-in knife and grater. There are 13 attachments in total, plus storage space for them.
Judging by the reviews, whipping is not very easy for a machine, but dumpling dough It turns out too soft, however, the device cuts and grinds vegetables perfectly. The power of a food processor is 650 W - the minimum for such a functional device, 2 speeds and a pulse mode. In addition to the nozzles, the package contains three bowls with a volume of 4/2.4/1 liters, which conveniently stack one inside the other.
Here the user will not find either a blender or a juicer, and, despite the serious price tag, the combine is somewhat weak. Its key purpose is to cut everything into different types , other functions go along the way. But the manufacturer inspires confidence, you can count on long term
unquestioning service of the kitchen machine.
KitchenAid 5KFP1644 food processor Low power version combine – multi-cutter with dicing function. Compact, almost toy-like household appliance
- A bit like a meat grinder, it has a set of 7 attachments, including:
- French fries attachment;
- nozzle for cutting into strips;
- slicer attachment;
grater attachment
Changing equipment is made as simple and easy as possible, each is decorated in its own color. Storage is also not difficult, all attachments stack on top of each other, the main thing is to provide them with a small storage compartment and keep them clean.
A power of 150 W is, of course, not enough, but it will be enough to cut food in moderate volumes. In addition, the device is equipped with overload protection, which is very appropriate for such a model.
Two compelling advantages of the MW-1304 G are its affordable price and small dimensions.
Food processor Maxwell MW-1304 G
Russell Hobbs 22270-56 Enough interesting model
- from a little-known manufacturer. The functionality of the combine is quite decent:
- cutting into cubes;
- slicing;
- cutting into strips;
The power of the device is 800 W, three speeds plus pulse mode and a 2.3 liter bowl are good indicators. The combine is designed specifically for cutting, so there is no blender or meat grinder, but the performance is excellent: in just a few minutes the machine will cut vegetables and fill the container to the brim. For storage of replacement nozzles a special place is provided.
Especially for housewives who know firsthand how tedious it is to cut vegetables into cubes, strips and bars by hand, we will consider three models of electric vegetable cutters that can cost from 1,950 to 10,000 rubles in city stores, and I really want to figure out: is it worth buying for 10, when can you buy for 2? So, the review includes:
- Model Phillips HR 1388/50 with a power of 200 W, costs about 4,000 rubles
- Model Moulinex DJ905832 with a power of 280 W and costing around 10,000 rubles (made in France)
- Model Maxwell MW-1303 G with a power of 150 W and costing 1,950 rubles
Vegetable cutter Maxwell MW-1303 G
The first to take part in the review and testing is the most inexpensive of all - Maxwell MW-1303 G. It comes with 6 attachments: a fine grater, a shredder, a disk for wave-shaped cutting, a medium grater, and graters for cutting into cubes and pieces. It’s also very convenient to distinguish the nozzles by color:
- green - for thin and thick cutting
- yellow - for rubbing
- red - for large and small shredding
- orange - for cutting French fries
Very small in size, with beautiful design, such a vegetable cutter will come in handy in our kitchen and will win recognition. Only the colored attachments, which were painted by the manufacturer in different colors so that we can easily remember and distinguish them, they will attract the attention of many housewives.
The vegetable cutter is designed in the same way as electric meat grinder. The chopper block is removed from the axis by a simple turn, and the nozzles are attached with a special clamp, which, however, will need to get used to. But it won't take long. All parts are easy to wash in water, dry, and install.
The device operates continuously for two minutes - during this time you can chop a whole bowl of vegetables. For example, cabbage for pickling can be chopped into thin slices, after rolling each leaf into a tube and feeding it into the pusher. By the way, the device’s power button works in pulse mode, that is, as long as you hold it, the device works, as soon as you remove your hand from the button, the device turns off. As a result of the work of the vegetable cutter, fairly even cubes are obtained.
At first glance, the Phillips doesn't look like an electric vegetable cutter, and its attachments are disc-shaped, which is somewhat confusing. However, this is an electric vegetable slicer that comes with six stainless steel discs that give you endless variations of cutting vegetables and fruits. The set includes disks for cutting French fries into cubes, 2 types of shredders, thinner and thicker, 2 types of graters - small and coarse, and a grater for slicing thin cubes, for example, Korean carrots.
All attachments, except for the French fries disc, are inserted into a plastic holder, and the only inconvenience may be that more parts will have to be washed. By the way, the entire vegetable cutter is easy to disassemble, the lid is installed and fixed until it clicks, it is quickly washed and assembled.
While operating the vegetable cutter, it turned out that the chopped vegetables were scattered in all directions, which indicates that the container for the chopped vegetables must be of a decent size. But, on the other hand, vegetables are cut literally in a matter of seconds. But after cutting, the cubes turn out smooth and beautiful.
The most expensive model, Moulinex DJ905832, is distinguished by its dimensions: it is quite bulky, but the attachments are stored in a special container right in the body of the device, which is actually convenient and looks compact. It is more difficult to understand than previous models, but with a little practice, this process will take a few moments.
The set includes a very interesting attachment for cutting into cubes for vinaigrette and salads, 5 attachments different colors for ease of use, and a special brush for cleaning. After finishing work, the nozzles and elements of the device can be easily washed in running water or in the dishwasher, but top part Vegetable cutters cannot be cleaned this way, since there is a power button on it. The manufacturer prudently designed it in such a way that pieces of food do not get anywhere, and in order for the vegetable cutter to become clean, it is enough to rinse the upper part - the cassette - under running water.
During the test, the dicing attachment was installed. The vegetable cutter power button works the same way as the Maxwell, in pulse mode. But as a result of slicing, you get very even and beautiful cubes. Although, it should be noted that the cutting speed during the test was significantly lower than that of the previous two models. This model has two speed modes, and even cubes can only be obtained at low speed. But at high speed, the vegetable cutter will masterfully cut slices, strips, and grate any ingredients on a fine or coarse grater.
Conclusion
If you compare vegetable cutters and choose the one you like the most, then the Phillips HR 1388/50 can be considered a favorite, although the most inexpensive Maxwell MW-1303 G device can take its rightful place in any kitchen. If you are not short on money, then despite the low cutting speed, Moulinex DJ905832 will always surprise you with the high-quality results of its work.
If you have a vegetable cutter in your kitchen, you will get rid of the grueling cutting of food and save a lot of effort and time. Checked!
