I got this because a friend has it and LOVES it for making salsa, but while it seems to dice their tomatoes well, mine keeps just turning tomatoes to mush. What's going on? It works fine on onion and garlic and cilantro, but every time I put tomatoes in it it I get crushed tomatoes and juice, not nicely diced pieces. I got this because a friend has it and LOVES it for making salsa, but while it seems to dice their tomatoes well, mine keeps just turning tomatoes to mush. What's going on? It works fine on... » Read More I got this because a friend has it and LOVES it for making salsa, but while it seems to dice their tomatoes well, mine keeps just turning tomatoes to mush. What's going on? It works fine on onion and garlic and cilantro, but every time I put tomatoes in it it I get crushed tomatoes and juice, not nicely diced pieces. « Show Less
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How are you preparing your tomatoes? Depending on how you are peeling & coring the tomatoes before you put them in the chopper, may be the problem with them falling apart in the chopper. I drop the tomato in boiling water just long enough to slide the skin off easily. The tomato stays whole and firm, then I chop it. If you leave it in the hot water too long, it becomes very "limp" thus falling apart. Sometimes it is the type of tomato. Some tomatoes are more meaty with less juice, and some are more juicy with less meat. Roma tomatoes are good for salsa, more meaty with less juice. How are you preparing your tomatoes? Depending on how you are peeling & coring the tomatoes before you put them in the chopper, may be the problem with them falling apart in the chopper. I drop the tomato in boiling water just long enough to slide the skin off easily. The tomato stays whole and firm, then I chop it. If you leave it in the hot water too long, it becomes very "limp" thus falling apart. Sometimes it is the type of tomato. Some tomatoes are more meaty with less juice, and some are more juicy with less meat. Roma tomatoes are good for salsa, more meaty with less juice.
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Tomatoes are very hard to dice, as they contain so much juice. The idea here is to add the tomatoes last after you have chopped all your other veggies. That way, that tomatoes won't be too mushy.
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Hate to say it, but I'm having the same experience. I'm definitely following the instructions correctly (correct measure, filling to the right line, fluffing, etc.), but my brown rice (all we use) is coming out mushy every time. I've tried a few varieties with the same results.Anyone have any ideas?
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I'm not aware of any problems with this unit. I got mine in July 2014 and have made tons of salsa, slaw, veggies, soup, etc. with no problems. Although I don't run the thing very long (mostly multiple pulses or quick/short runs), ours has been a champ. Maybe it is just an issue with the most-recent production run?
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Mine has a little stain on it from some tomato sauce from a pizza I burned, but when I don't burn anything on it I haven't stained it. This one is pretty hard to stain. You essentially have to have something that naturally stains and then have it burn in the oven on the mat, but even then, mine looks like the stain is coming out in the wash. The stain keeps getting smaller each time I wash it.
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What is the actual problem? Is it not cutting at all? Mine had a protective sticker on the back blade when I received it. It also only works with the cutters pointed down into the vegetable. I use a fork to hold the veggie down and protect my fingers. Not sure what else to suggest without knowing what is happening.
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Well I tried to turn it as far as it would go toward coarse to take a picture of what coarse is and as I was doing so I noticed that it would spin in that direction but the grain was stuck on fine. Hard to explain the way it looked but it is essentially broken and stuck on fine grit. I just bought this within the past few months. I liked it up until yesterday when it stopped working. I suggest getting another mill. As an FYI before the mill broke the coarse this mill offered was not at the level of "cracked pepper" but was pretty close and I doubt you would have gotten a noticeable difference using the courses grain in a cracked pepper recipe. Well I tried to turn it as far as it would go toward coarse to take a picture of what coarse is and as I was doing so I noticed that it would spin in that direction but the grain was stuck on fine. Hard to explain the way it looked but it is essentially broken and stuck on fine grit. I just bought this within the past few months. I liked it up until yesterday when it stopped working. I suggest getting another mill. As an FYI before the mill broke the coarse this mill offered was not at the level of "cracked pepper" but was pretty close and I doubt you would have gotten a... » Read More Well I tried to turn it as far as it would go toward coarse to take a picture of what coarse is and as I was doing so I noticed that it would spin in that direction but the grain was stuck on fine. Hard to explain the way it looked but it is essentially broken and stuck on fine grit. I just bought this within the past few months. I liked it up until yesterday when it stopped working. I suggest getting another mill. As an FYI before the mill broke the coarse this mill offered was not at the level of "cracked pepper" but was pretty close and I doubt you would have gotten a noticeable difference using the courses grain in a cracked pepper recipe. « Show Less
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Just went down stairs to try it and it turns into paste, I haven't seen one that would shred, you might try freezing garlic a little first.
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perhaps you are not using it correctly. I bought a nut chopper after having trouble wiht mine but as far as garlic and onions it's the shizzle
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I found that using quartered size piece of onion works real good for me. The onion skins seem to be really tough, and trying to use even 1/2, caused the plunger to not want to go through and rotate. I really do like mine.
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This FP is amazing to use .We at my house all love usuing it for lots of things and making my own fresh salsa is one of the best and easiest and quickest things I enjoy making with my Black an Decker Food Processer. No It does not pulverize salsa
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i did not apply until i seen the blossam rot it seems to halt the progress on the larger tomatoes but did not on some smaller tomatoes like (San Marzano) the problem is apparently due to certain weather conditions.1 don't know if putting it advance would anything.if it did not appear is it because the conditions weather were right or did it work? this was the first in 25 years i had a problem.
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I've had mine about 2 yrs and just recently threw it away, it would no longer shred the garlic. Maybe use it twice a wk, wasrather surprised that it didn't last longer. I always handwashed and then it hung on a magnetic knife block. For me personally, I won't purchase another.
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I went online to check this out and even thought the container assembly look similar along with the crank handle.... they are not. The blade that really does the job is completely different- no where near the same and I couldn't expect the same results- PERIOD!!!, you can see that if you look closely. Also, there are no attachments to this unit. I responded to another question about what this can do and it can handle the small stuff but if you think you can do things above onions/tomatoes/peppers,,, then you will end up with a pile of trash,,, even that other unit. Do NOT do more than what this unit can do --- SALSA!!!!! Olives, ok, things of that texture, but it makes great salsa. That other unit is really over Marketing the unit, I would be very cautious. The key is to get the stuff diced uniformly without turning it into a pile of cream. I have a unit at home just like the other blade (7 in 1) and it doesn't cut it right- this is why I got this unit- dices perfectly and quickly- AWESOME. I do slice my tomatoes into smaller sections to assist with the handle turning and I'm going to tell you,,, you will do the same,, this unit is on the edge of it's ability but with a little extra cutting, produces excellent salsa- need to pre cut the parsley also, that stuff is like a brick in the salsa master here....
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Beware, it is not really 'stir'. It will still 'blend', slowly blend, but much much faster than what 'stir' normally means, meaning it will chop everything up.
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I like it but it does chop different sizes. I used it to make a veggie salad. You have to quarter the vegetables before you chop them. Sometimes the quartershave to be cut again. For soft foods pulse lightly. I love using it to make egg salad.As far as I know, it won't shred. There might be another chopper that's betterand more expensive but this one is good enough. Also, if I want the bestuniform chopped vegetable....large or small dice....then I use a knife. I hopeI helped you....Jan
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I use it to make salsa. I cut up tomato's, onions, and peppers. Works awesome for cutting up these veggies to a salsa consistency.
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Happens to me every time. I've used it 3 times to make healthy veggie muffins for my toddler. Mushy in the middle after baking for 45 minutes! That's why I am here on Amazon trying to figure out why...I've used a cookie sheet underneath and put it directly on the rack. Same issue. Brown on top, mush in the middle. What do we do??