Why do you need a meat grinder in the kitchen?

Principle of operation

The meat grinder consists of:

• housings (material – stainless steel, aluminum, cast iron, plastic);
• receiver (tray for directly storing products);
• auger (element that supplies products to the knife);
• four-blade knife;
• gratings (mesh/disc).

The product, pre-cut into small pieces/slices, is placed on top of the meat grinder. Getting between the turns of the screw conveyor (auger), it is transported to the knife.

On the front of the auger there is a “finger” on which the knife is mounted. At the end there is a shank, which is operated by a handle or an electric mechanism.

The knife, which fits tightly to the stationary grid, rotates along with the auger. Due to this, the product is crushed. Passage and ejection through the holes is ensured by the supply of a new portion of the product.

Types of meat grinders

Household appliances are divided into two types:

A mechanical meat grinder is operated by a handle. The device is fixed on the edge of the table. For this purpose, the bottom of the case is equipped with feet with rubber pads and a screw clamp.

The latter, when twisted, tightly presses the legs to the tabletop, which prevents the device from moving during operation.

The handle turns the spiral shaft through which the products flow and rotates the knife. Adjacent to the grate, the knife blades crush the product, and it protrudes out through the holes.

In an electric meat grinder, the motor is located inside the body, it is activated by a button, and there is no need for a handle. At the bottom of the case, rubberized legs are necessarily placed, which perform several functions:

• prevent the device from slipping or moving during operation;
• antistatic;
• suppresses vibration when the engine is running.

Classes:

• «A»

High-end meat grinders are distinguished by their productivity. Their main function is to grind meat, poultry and fish for minced meat.

• «IN»

The category includes multifunctional kitchen electrical appliances with an additional arsenal of grates and attachments, graters, slicers and knives.

• «WITH»

Household meat grinders with minimal power, without additional modes and functions.

Power:

• High: from 1500 to 3000 W, average output 2 kg/1 min.
• Medium: from 800 to 1500 W, average output 1.5 kg/1 min.
• Small: from 400 to 800 W, productivity on average 0.8–1.5 kg/1 min.

TOP 3 manual meat grinders

First, look at the ROTOR meat grinder for 2,810 rubles, then look at these three models.

Minuses:

• requires careful handling;
• Installed only on a smooth surface.

LUCOG Second generation - a device from Chinese friends for 2,020 rubles. Stainless steel and plastic are used in production. Installation on the tabletop is carried out through a clamping mechanism. It has a somewhat unusual method of grinding (due to the absence of the usual grid). The device comes with a cone for making sausages and a plate for defrosting.

Pros:

• weighs only 1 kg;
• steel knife;
• Convenient spout for sausage.

Minuses:

• not suitable for tough meat;
• can cook only one type of minced meat.

Tescoma HANDY is another plastic sample for 4,930 rubles. The manufacturer emphasizes that the device is made of particularly durable hardened plastic. The main cutting parts are made of stainless steel. Stability on the surface is ensured by an effective vacuum.

Pros:

• first-class materials and workmanship;
• stylish look;
• compact and weightless (700 grams).

Minuses:

• there are no spare parts on sale;
• It is not very convenient to wash the case - it cannot be completely disassembled.

Peculiarities

• The majority of models of electric meat grinders have an automatic reverse function. It is necessary if a wire or other product is wound onto the auger, which the meat grinder is not able to process.
• In mechanical meat grinders, reverse is also provided. To do this, just make a few turns with the handle in the opposite direction.
• Some models of electric meat grinders have the ability to load parts into the dishwasher. The main thing is to let them dry after washing to avoid rust.

Advantages

• The main advantage of an electric meat grinder is the fact that it grinds food continuously, unlike a blender.
• The first batch of product is ready for use within 5-10 seconds, and not after the entire procedure is completed, as happens with food processors.
• When comparing a meat grinder and a food processor with the same functionality, the first one wins in terms of power.
• To install the meat grinder, you do not need to first prepare the place and securely fasten the device. It is enough to free up space on the table near the outlet.
• Another advantage is the long, narrow neck of the receiver. If you remember the safety rules and use a special pusher to push products, you won’t have to worry about your nails and fingers.

Flaws

A number of common inconveniences that may occur when using electric meat grinders:

• Difficulties arise when cleaning the narrow feed hole of the auger shaft.
• Metal parts are difficult to maintain. If they are not properly dried in time, rust and traces of corrosion often appear.
• The electrical cord is not long enough.
• High noise level during engine operation.
• The meat grinder performs the functions of a grater/shredder poorly. The cylinders are made of thin material, which leads to deformation of the nozzle.

• Reverse starts only after the meat grinder has stopped completely.
• Large dimensions.
• The auger cannot cope with the cores, they wind up, and you have to use auto-reverse.
• The products must be cut into small cubes, otherwise they will not fit into the lower part of the neck.
• The metal parts of the meat grinder cannot be washed in the dishwasher, otherwise they will change color, rust or become coated.
• Weak sharpening of knives. The meat grinder can only handle meat without lard or veins.
• The screw shaft does not rotate well, as a result of which meat accumulates and gets stuck in this area.
• Plastic gears are fragile and break easily.
• Loading tray is not securely fastened.
• The plastic body and screw are fragile, cracks and chips quickly appear.

Popular brands of meat grinders

Considering the offers of different manufacturers of industrial and professional meat grinders, we can come to a conclusion about their cost. Models of European brands for small businesses are priced from 20 to 60 thousand rubles. And larger machines for large-scale processing of products will cost from 70 to 700 thousand rubles.

For a better understanding, we suggest considering the characteristics of some popular brands:

1. EKSI (China). For example, the VV-120 model can be bought for 20 to 25 thousand rubles. A meat grinder with a standard set of functions: rotates forward and backward. Electric drive. Desktop type of installation. High quality build. Produces 120 kg per hour. minced meat. Enterprise set (grill, knife in one copy).
2. Torgtekhmash TM-32 (Belarus). You can pay attention to the 32M model for a small or medium-sized establishment. Costs about 35 thousand rubles. Unger complete set. Processes 200 kg. meat in an hour. High quality, powerful device.
3. VIATTO (China). Cost from 20 to 50 thousand. Produces 120 kg. finished products per hour. Suitable for canteen, restaurant, supermarket. The cutting unit is standard. Processes meat with veins of any hardness. You can also work with fish and poultry.
4. FIMAR (Italy). Price up to 55 thousand rubles. Very comfortable professional model. Lightweight aluminum cutting unit. Can only be used for high quality meat in small or medium-sized enterprises. Productivity is lower than other models - only 50 kg. minced meat. There is a minus: there is no grater and breadcrumbs. Also, this model is not capable of working continuously for a long time. It is recommended to turn it off every ten minutes. And wait at least 20 minutes until the engine cools completely.

It is popular among Russian manufacturers. This plant produces high-quality industrial equipment at reasonable prices. For example, the MAP-300 meat grinder model can be purchased for 46 thousand rubles. Map-150 will cost 42 thousand.

Of the expensive ones suitable for large processing plants, you can pay attention to these brands:

1. Torgholod (Russia). A powerful device is the model of the “Mime” series. Costs about 250,000 rubles. Excellent for chopping meat and fish. This is a large-sized equipment with a 40 liter bowl. Processes at least 1000 kg per hour. raw materials. Works smoothly and silently. The machine is capable of working continuously for many hours in a row. This is thanks to the three-phase ventilated motor.
2. Convito (China). The manufacturer offers an interesting floor-standing model for 70,000 rubles for large businesses. Performs the function of not only twisting, but also mincing.

For those who prefer to use foreign equipment, German, French and Italian meat grinders are excellent options.

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How to choose a meat grinder

The equipment is directly related to the price of the electric meat grinder. The greater the number of attachments attached to it, the higher the cost. This rule will help when choosing the meat grinder that will become an indispensable assistant in the kitchen.

Six parameters that distinguish the best electric meat grinders

Performance and Power

• The optimal solution for occasional use is to choose an electric meat grinder with a power from 800 W to 1500 W and a productivity of 1.5-2.5 kg/min.
• If you have to use the meat grinder frequently, you should pay attention to models with a power of 1500 W and a productivity of 2 kg/min and higher.
• For large volumes and frequent use, it is preferable to choose equipment that consumes up to 2000 W with a productivity of up to 3 kg.
• Electric meat grinders larger than this power are not suitable for home cooking; they are designed for use in public catering establishments.

Reliability

The material from which the body, auger and knives, gratings, nozzles are made must be of high quality. It is important that it does not contain harmful substances. It is advisable to choose parts made of metal rather than plastic.

Noisiness

The lower this indicator, the more pleasant and easier it is to work with a meat grinder. The highest threshold is 82 dB. The human body normally perceives noise in the range from 70 to 75 dB. Acceptable vibration levels range from 60-70 dB.

Dimensions

Dimensions, weight, tray for storing attachments and compartment for cord are taken into account. It is worth paying attention to the height of the outlet.

Functionality

It is necessary to think in advance what functions the electrical appliance should have, which attachments you will have to use constantly, and which you can completely discard.

Guarantee

On average it is 1–2 years. But, if you follow the rules of use and safety, the meat grinder will last longer.

Material from which the loading tray is made

It is better if it is made of stainless steel, which does not contain impurities harmful to the body, rather than a metal alloy or plastic.

In this case he:

• lasts longer;
• easier to clean/wash, including in the dishwasher;
• does not react with products;
• does not absorb odors;
• does not change color (does not fade);
• does not deform due to temperature.

Auto reverse

Not a primary, but necessary function in a meat grinder.

Without it, you will have to stop work every time and disassemble the device in order to remove a vein or piece of bone or unwind the fibers.

Material

The use of metal in the manufacture of meat grinders is no longer new. But there are also often models of electric meat grinders with a plastic body and screw shaft.

On the one hand, this is a minus. Plastic parts are fragile and do not inspire consumer confidence in terms of reliability and durability.

On the other hand, this is a plus. If it encounters bone, cartilage or stringy meat, the plastic screw will break faster than the motor will overheat.

In this case, you can get by by replacing the broken part yourself and avoid costly repairs or purchasing a new kitchen unit.

Mechanical meat grinder

Electric models are gradually replacing mechanical meat grinders from kitchens, but manual devices are still in full use. Their main advantage is their extremely low cost, simplicity of design and ease of use. Disadvantages include low power and low speed of product processing. In addition, hand-held models must be fixed on the work surface when working.

It often happens that after work, marks remain on the surface from the fasteners. In such cases, you should place a towel or other fabric under the fixing element to protect the tabletop from damage.

Device

The design of a standard model mechanical meat grinder includes the following main parts:

• body, necessarily made of metal;
• a screw-shaped shaft;
• blade knife;
• round metal grill;
• pen;
• fasteners.

Principle of operation

The pre-cut product is placed into the receiving compartment on the body of the meat grinder. By turning the handle, the screw shaft is set in motion. The product, under the influence of the fed pieces, moves towards the blades of the knife, passing through the first stage of grinding in the space between the shaft and the body. Then, once on the grill of the device, it is pressed through the holes, while finally being crushed under the action of the cutting edges of the paddle knife.

Operating rules

A manual meat grinder is easier to operate than an electric model. You just need to follow the rules below.

1. Make sure that the knife is constantly sharpened.
2. After work, wash and clean all parts of the device.
3. Avoid contact with hard parts, including bones.
4. Assemble the device carefully, avoiding gaps between parts.

Manual meat grinders, which were used in the last century, are still used in many home and professional kitchens.

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Guarantee

The terms and conditions differ for each manufacturer.

In some cases, the period for returning low-quality goods is limited to 15 days from the date of purchase. But in most cases, the warranty lasts from 6 months to 2 years.

Required documents:

• purchase receipt;
• passport;
• completed warranty card.

Return or exchange for another device is possible in the following cases:

• Not satisfied with the color, size, characteristics.
• Minor/significant deficiencies identified.
• If the warranty has expired or has not been installed, but less than 2 years have passed. In this case, you will have to prove that the breakdown occurred before the purchase.
• In addition to the warranty period, do not forget about the service life, during which the meat grinder can also be returned, but only if the defect is significant and irreparable.

In this case, claims are made to the manufacturer or official representative.

If the defect is eliminated, it must be corrected within 20 days.

In this situation, the buyer also needs to prove that the malfunction appeared before the device was handed over to him.

• If the meat grinder has never been used, the receipt, presentation, seals, and labels are still intact.

You can return a product of proper quality if there is a valid warranty and with the consent of the store employee.

If an inspection or examination is carried out, the buyer has the right to be present.

When the meat grinder is not subject to exchange/return:

• If the device is listed in the catalog of non-food products of appropriate quality, which are not subject to return/replacement.
• If the defect occurred due to the fault of the consumer due to non-compliance with operating and safety rules.
• Serial number removed/changed/missing.
• When replacing parts with non-original ones or if the repair was not carried out at a service center.
• Lost warranty card/sales receipt.

Complete information on the return or exchange of an electrical device is provided by the manufacturer or sales representative of the company.

How to use a meat grinder?

It is clear that the equipment must first be plugged in, and then the meat must be added. But, the operation of the device is associated with precautions and possible breakdowns. For everything to go quickly and without problems, you need to know how to use a meat grinder.

Basic Rules

To avoid injury while using the device, follow basic safety precautions:

1. Turn on the device only from an outlet that will match the voltage of the equipment.

2. In order for the meat grinder to serve for a long time, you need to take only the attachments that are included in the kit for a specific model.

3. The device should not be left unattended, especially if there are children nearby.

4. The meat grinder can only be wiped with a damp cloth; it is prohibited to place it under water.

5. Any operations related to the device, its disassembly or assembly are carried out only after it is disconnected from the outlet.

6. Before first use, wash all parts with water and detergent, and then dry them thoroughly.

All rules can be found in the instructions for the device; we have listed the most important ones.

Advice from experienced housewives

Turning on the meat grinder just for the first time is scary and unusual. Once you get used to it, you will become more confident in using the device. Experienced housewives share their secrets:

1. To prevent the meat grinder from clogging, you should carefully prepare the meat. It is necessary to clean it from films and remove veins. This is especially true for devices that have power below 1300 W. If the veins get wrapped around the auger, you will have to disassemble the meat grinder to get them out.

2. To remove all the meat from the appliance, roll a potato or a piece of bread through it.

3. If you are lucky and your device is equipped with various grilles, then use them correctly. For example, to obtain minced chicken or liver, use a nozzle with large holes. The structure will be more suitable for liver cutlets. A fine wire rack will turn the soft meat into a pate.

4. To chop fruits or berries, it is better to use a plastic auger. The metal nozzle leaves an unpleasant aftertaste, and contact with this material is fraught with loss of vitamin C.

If you are thinking about what else to use a meat grinder for, then try using it to puree vegetables. Usually a blender is used for these purposes, but it often turns vegetables into a sticky mass. Using a meat grinder, you get a tasty and tender puree.

As you can see, the device has much more capabilities than banal twisting of meat. For what tasks to use a meat grinder is up to you, the main thing is not to forget about safety precautions.

Malfunctions

The parts that are made of plastic break first. If the electric meat grinder is of a well-known brand, finding spare parts is not difficult.

The screw shaft or safety gear is easy to replace yourself. But if a breakdown occurs in the motor or housing, you should not rely on your own strength and knowledge; it is better to entrust the repair of the device to people who are professionally versed in this.

Secondly, the attachments break because they are made of fragile materials. In these cases, there are spare sets; less often, it is possible to purchase a separate unit.

Spare parts that you can change yourself:

• knives;
• mesh/lattice;
• loading tray;
• screw shaft;
• nozzles;
• molds;
• graters;
• tomatopress;
• vegetable cutter.

Replacement of parts, in which it is better to repair electric meat grinders at a service center:

• buttons;
• housings;
• motors;
• electrical cords;
• gears;
• circuit breakers;
• gearboxes;
• oil seals;
• rubber seals;
• pulleys;
• brushes;
• electronic modules.

What is a manual meat grinder

A manual meat grinder is a mechanical device that is necessary for grinding meat or fish for minced meat. The device is used for processing other products used in the production of noodles, spaghetti, juice, and cookies. The main advantage is the price, the ability to quickly assemble, chop, disassemble, and clean. The only negative is that it is a very labor-intensive process when working with meat, requiring the use of little physical force.

There are several types of devices for grinding meat. They differ in their operating principle:

1. Manual or mechanical. The process of processing products by hand, made of cast iron, aluminum, plastic, stainless steel.
2. Universal. They resemble a food processor, equipped with many functions and modes. Ideal for squeezing juices, making cookies, noodles. Safe.
3. Combine harvesters. There is no auger (torque shaft) familiar to users. A special knife (impeller) turns all products into a homogeneous mass.

Based on the manufacturing materials, devices for mechanical grinding of products are made of cast iron, aluminum, plastic, and stainless steel. Peculiarities:

1. Cast iron is considered durable. The disadvantage is that if there is a sharp fall, there are splits in the case.
2. Aluminum depends on the composition. A device with added silicon is considered durable and can withstand impacts. Aluminum-magnesium alloy is very brittle.
3. Plastic models are lightweight, equipped with a press for pushing meat, a vacuum mount that can be easily held even in the middle of the table.
4. Stainless steel meat grinders are practical.

The choice of many housewives falls on mechanical models of devices. This is explained:

1. Low cost.
2. It is believed that minced meat processed using a manual device is much tastier than using an electric meat grinder.
3. Independence from the power grid. You can work in any conditions, for example, in the country.
4. Durability, the ability to quickly and cheaply replace parts if necessary. If the knives become dull, they can be sharpened; if the attachments are lost, they are always on sale.
5. Compact size.
6. Silent operation.
7. Easy to assemble and use.

Device

The design of the device includes several components. The entire mechanism will only work if it is assembled correctly. Classic set of mechanical meat grinder - 7 parts. This:

• frame;
• meat receiver bell;
• Archimedes shaft or auger, which feeds the meat to the knife;
• wing or disk knife;
• nozzles;
• grinding grid;
• fastening in the form of a clamping nut for a knife;
• pens;
• screw or suction cups.

The composition of the parts included in a mechanical device for processing products is similar to an electrical one, but there are still differences. Each of them has its own purpose. Characteristics:

• metal or plastic body - a cast container with a meat receiver (a tube-socket that expands upward);
• spiral shaft - pushes the meat towards the incisors;
• knives – cross-shaped or disc-shaped;
• a grid with holes of different diameters to regulate the degree of grinding;
• the clamping cap is shaped like a large nut;
• handle - attached to the rear on the protruding part of the shaft, secured with gaskets and a screw;
• clamp – secures the device to the table.

The first thing you need to consider when assembling this household appliance is that all the parts fit snugly together. The quality of minced meat is affected by the density of contact between the knife and the grid. The classic version of the incisors is four-blade. As for the grates, they have different slots, but the smaller the holes, the more tender the meat will be. The kit includes additional parts in the form of metal (plastic) attachments of different sizes and shapes, which are intended for making cookies, purees, chopping vegetables and fruits.

How to assemble correctly

To assemble a manual meat grinder, you need to follow a certain algorithm. The sequence is:

1. Take the body, the largest part with three holes.
2. In the large round slot, place a shaft (helical-shaped) designed to push the contents towards the incisors.
3. Attach the knife for a manual meat grinder with the concave part to the shaft (this position grinds the food).
4. Install the grid, fit tightly to the flat side of the knife. You need to make it so that the cut (groove) on the part sits on the protrusion of the body. This will secure the grille.

After all the parts are installed, the next step is fastening. This is done in this way:

1. Everything is fixed with a large ring (clamp cap), which is threaded onto the body.
2. The handle is attached to the reverse side using two spacers and a screw.
3. The final stage is to place the device on a flat surface. To do this, you need to install the meat grinder on the edge of the table, using the screw located at the bottom of the case, screw it into the tabletop using the principle of a vice.

The operating principle of such a device is to supply ingredients for grinding into the meat receiver. It is not recommended to take very large pieces because they may get stuck, causing the work to stop. You will have to disassemble the device and remove the meat. A spiral shaft pushes the meat towards the knives, which cut it into pieces (depending on the type of cutter). They go to the grate, the holes in which grind them to the desired state. The resulting minced meat comes out of the nozzle and falls into a bowl, which must first be placed on the side of the clamping lid.

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Manufacturers

Bosch

The popular brand is part of a group of companies that belong to the German concern Robert Bosch GmbH. This brand produces a number of kitchen appliances that can satisfy even the most picky customers.

Sales offices and consumer service centers are located in more than 140 countries around the world. The list of products provided on the market is distinguished by quality, reasonable price and attractive design.

Kenwood

The brand is owned by a Japanese commercial company. Known for high quality, performance and durability of products.

The main factories are located in Japan, which does not prevent the company from exporting goods to 120 countries and serving customers at the proper level.

Among the pleasant features of the product, the following stand out:

• pricing policy;
• functionality;
• introduction of new technologies;
• attractive appearance.

Moulinex

This brand is the property of a French commercial organization, the world's leading market leader in household appliances. The brand has long become popular among people outside its homeland and has already captivated buyers in 135 countries.

The main direction of the Moulinex company is kitchen appliances. A distinctive feature of the product is its ease of use.

Meat grinders of this brand differ:

• convenience;
• compactness;
• grace;
• a variety of attractive colors.

Philips

A trademark of the Dutch public company Royal Philips, which offers a wide range of technological products to improve people's quality of life.

Philips meat grinders, with sufficient performance, stand out for their low power consumption and price.

Polaris

Trademark of an Israeli company - an international manufacturer of household appliances.

Polaris positions itself as a manufacturer of high-quality products for the home. But this indicator is not reflected in meat grinders. Compared to household appliances from other brands with the same power, the products from this manufacturer are inferior in performance.

Redmond

The trademark is Russian, although it is still stated that the Redmond trademark belongs to an American company.

Due to the unreasonable secrecy of the founders/producers, the reliability of the information on the official website is also in question.

The company has repeatedly been involved in scandals about unfair competition and was taken to court for copying products from other brands.

Claims to the company:

• intentional misleading of the buyer;
• violation of warranty terms;
• inability to quickly find and order spare parts or get help from a service center;
• overpriced products that are identical in appearance and characteristics to other brands.

Scarlett

English-Russian trademark created in Russia. Registered in the UK. Products are manufactured in China and Southeast Asia. The company's main office is in Hong Kong.

Production line: small-sized household appliances and electronics.

Despite such a complicated manufacturing and distribution scheme, products under the Scarlett brand:

• known;
• are popular;
• unpretentious in maintenance;
• wear-resistant;
• they are inexpensive.

Supra

In addition to household appliances for the kitchen and home, the company produces appliances for cars, dishes, lighting and climate control equipment.

The company's office is located in Japan, products are manufactured in China, and products are mostly distributed in the markets of Russia and the former CIS.

Electrical appliances from this company are easy to use and, despite their discreet design, are quite functional and durable.

Vitek

A Chinese manufacturer of household appliances and electronics with Russian roots, registered in Austria.

The brand is well known in the Russian Federation and neighboring countries, unlike Europe and the West.

The company produces products of average quality, completely satisfying the unpretentious consumer. The advantages are the price, design and color schemes of the goods.

Why do you need a meat grinder in the kitchen?

Introduction

Oddly enough, not in all apartments in Russia can you find such a kitchen appliance as an electric meat grinder. Some housewives, and especially women of retirement age, still practice fitness with the help of mechanical models. Or they perform the functions of a saw: they “saw” the spouse every time the time comes to make minced meat.

At the same time, the relevance of an electric meat grinder cannot even be questioned. Firstly, every year it becomes more and more dangerous to buy ready-made minced meat in stores: it is unknown what it contains besides meat. Secondly, this small kitchen appliance saves owners from pain in their hands and from quarrels, and even helps to prepare various pickles for the winter.

We will not describe the characteristics and features of each model. Today we will talk about those nuances that are discovered during the operation of the device. They will also provide advice on what to look for when choosing a meat grinder.

Power.

Entering the store (especially for those housewives of retirement age and old school), the buyer’s eyes run away from the many different models, and now his legs run away from the counters, away from a possible “brain explosion.” At this stage, you just need to exhale and filter out unnecessary labels. The labels indicate the power of the meat grinders. Therefore, first we discard those options that do not suit us in terms of power.

How to choose the power of a meat grinder?

• Power 800 W. – low-power models. Will cope with vegetables and fruits, as well as soft meat. The slowest to work. As a rule, our housewives are rarely satisfied with this set of functions.
• 800-1500 W. – medium-power models, can process coarser meat and cartilage. Most popular in the country's cuisines.
• 1500 W. and more - such meat grinders are more often used in production; they can even grind bones.

It is worth noting that it is better to choose power with a small margin. For example, among home copies the power is 1900 W. It is not used for chopping bones, but a small bone, once inside, will not break the knife, and you will not have to disassemble the structure each time to get it out. Tested empirically.

Material and details.

The meat grinder body itself will most likely be plastic. These are lighter models. In addition, metal specimens are very expensive and are usually used in continuous production.

The working part of the meat grinder itself must be metal.

The screw (a part in the form of a spiral) can be made of metal and plastic. A plastic screw is used for processing vegetables and fruits. The top neck (the long tube where the meat is inserted) should be longer than your fingers. Because housewives often push food into the meat grinder with their help).

The knife can be offered either simply from metal or from self-sharpening metal. In fact, there are no significant benefits to them. The first option can be sharpened if it becomes dull. The second one lasts a long time, but if it becomes dull, just replace it with a new one.

There should be more cutting edges on the knife - at least four edges are recommended. They should resemble sabers - this will reduce the risk of winding the meat and jamming it in the device.

Additional attachments.

When using the word “additional,” a man may not pay attention to them at all, when choosing a gift, for example. And he will be very wrong. These are the very additional functions for which your spouse can say a couple more thanks.

Study them carefully. Minimum things you may need for the program:

• graters large and small. They significantly speed up the process of preparing various homemade salads, stews, etc. for the winter.
• nozzle for cutting into cubes. If you often ask your wife to make a bowl of Olivier salad, having such an attachment in your arsenal, she is unlikely to mind).

An attachment for making purees is unlikely to be needed in the kitchen. Especially if you have a blender, mixer or masher in the kitchen).

Additional functions.

It is worth choosing models that have a reverse function. In case of force majeure, this function allows you to reverse the device (similar to mechanical models).

Purchase options

You can further simplify the task of purchasing this useful pet “pet” - go online and select a model on the website of a household appliance store. As a rule, prices there are cheaper, and you no longer need dubious advice from sellers).

I wish you successful shopping and good mood!

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