Spiral cutter
Spiral cutters are kitchen tools that can be used to cut solid vegetables such as carrots , courgettes , radishes, and radishes in a spiral into long, thin ribbons. These bands can - for decorative - for example wound rose flower shape garnish used or of plates and buffets cooked briefly as "vegetable pasta" served.
function
Spiral cutters are available in two different versions.
Models that do not have a crank work similarly to a pencil sharpener , such as the so-called Spirelli. On a conical housing there is a longitudinal slot with a blade that is slightly inclined inwards. For example, if a carrot is inserted into the spiral cutter and turned, it planes off “endless” strips and guides them out through the slot.
Models that are equipped with a crank allow easier and more comfortable operation. In principle, these versions work like lathes or apple peelers and also enable larger vegetables such as potatoes and kohlrabi to be processed . They are fixed on a rotatable disc and guided along fixed blades while rotating by means of a hand crank, whereby - depending on the blade - thin ribbons or noodle-like strips are also created.