Garlic press
A garlic press is a kitchen appliance used to press garlic cloves through .
function
A garlic press usually consists of a piston and a cylinder with a perforated base, which are operated using a pincer-like lever mechanism . The toe is placed in the cylinder, with the upper lever the piston is pushed into the cylinder, which drives the toe through the small holes in the cylinder base. The garlic press was invented in the 1950s by Karl Zysset, the owner of the Zyliss company .
There are now many different types of garlic presses. Presses are also available in which the individual toes can be used unpeeled. Some garlic presses bring a cleaning instrument with them that removes residues from the entire grid by simply putting it on, making cleaning easier.
A combination of garlic press and cutter was patented in 1998.
For and against
Regardless of the fact that professional chefs also like to use the garlic press, their use is often rejected. It is said that the press crushes the cells of the toe, causing oxidation of the aromas and flavors of the garlic, resulting in a bitter taste. Proponents of this thesis therefore prefer to use a sharp knife, a razor blade or a special plane, such as. B. the truffle slicer to chop the garlic clove.
According to current studies, garlic should be used freshly squeezed or squeezed as possible, because squashed garlic is the healthiest. This has been proven by Argentinian scientists with the help of cooking experiments. They discovered that the enzyme alliinase is only released when the toes are squeezed . This forms the health-promoting active ingredient in garlic, allicin . The enzyme also ensures that the active ingredient withstands the heat of cooking and baking longer. Allicin prevents blood lipids from being deposited in the veins and thus prevents hardening of the arteries and other cardiovascular diseases. In addition, the sulfur-containing compound, which is also responsible for the typical garlic odor, has an antibacterial effect and protects against infections.
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credentials
- ↑ Patent DE19805933 : Garlic cutter .
- ^ Stiftung Warentest on a report by Argentine scientists In: test.de and test 5/2007
- ↑ Focus, 9th edition, February 26th, 2007, p. 95 also about a study by Argentinian scientists