Does this work on softer veggies like zucchini, yellow squash, cucumber?
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Yes the zucchini I used was pretty soft and it worked fine. I kept it raw thought and only microwaved it with sauce enough to make it hot. Otherwise it would've made the zucchini pasta too mushy.
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That's why I bought it. It works great. I left the zucchini skin on and went through the entire piece. You could easily avoid seeds (thinking cucumber for me) with this. I really didn't know if the zucchini would get too mushy to stay in the strips, but it was OK-still in strings with some substance to them after stir-frying. I use zucchini for pasta often.
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Hey Lisa, After my a few tried with beets, it works for us. We have some experience you might like to know regard to how to use our Envy slicer for best results: - Regarding getting a better experience with carrots, zucchini, beets...I remember that the first time we used carrots ourselves, the strips didn't come out from the blade as long strips. Because carrots are hard, often their strips won't be as long as with soft vegetables such as summer squash, zucchini, eggplant, beets, etc. I practiced with zucchini (as you can see on the package) and were quickly able to get nice, long strips with our carrots. Be sure to use fresh carrots, zucchini that are thick enough to fully utilize your slicer blades. - Strongly recommend using fresh and thick veggies enough for best results. If it doesn't work, it might be due to very rarely item which defective during shipping processing. Although this product is very easy to use which is designed for "no-brainer" to use, it might need a little practice depend on various people's desire. Hope this help! -Jessica
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I haven't tried it out on cheese. I have used it on zucchini, apples, and sweet potatoes so far. It has worked great on those items.
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I haven't used it on lettuce or larger greens, but I have had good success with fresh herbs such as basil and parsley. It seems to get them small enough to use in dishes without mutilating them.
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Jobaby44, yes, I have used it on the *8 ball zucchini". You may have to quit in the middle and cut off a little and start over (this is for squash, not a hard veggie like beets).
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It might work for cucumber slices if the cucumber is small otherwise I don't think it would be very convenient for that purpose.
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I've used it for all types of potatoes and sweet potatoes and squash and cucumbers. so far no problems - although overly ripe (soft) ones can mush a little. I am happy with mine.
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Yes. It works for any vegetable. I have used it to make sauerkraut many times. Follow instructions carefully to activate culture.
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I imagine it would if the zucchini were cut into 3-4" segments. I haven't done that and I haven't heard of anyone doing that. My biggest problem with this peeler is that the handle broke. I would have to not recommend this brand, but I would recommend the peeler; I've used one like it extensively over the years. I'm going to try the Victorio brand and see how it goes--it has the best overall reviews.By the way, if the peeler works with zucchini you should post that so others can see how it works. I'm curious and might try it myself next time I have some to cook!
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I have only tried it on carrots so I am not sure. I love this tool to make salads and vegetable trays look special.
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Have used for zucchini only so far. A friend used it on butternut squash too.
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Yes! but I wpuld only reccopmend if you are going to cut white potatoes or softer vegetables. WILL NOT WORK FOR SWEET POTATOES, YAMS OR TURNIPS
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No, I don't think that will work. Baby food is usually much softer than what works best with this chopper. It works well with firm textures like garlic, onion, other firm vegetables and most nuts. I think you need a small food processor which is also available on Amazon. Hope this helps. :)
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After using this mandolin on cucumbers and onions, I think you would get a really thin ribbon of zucchini.I believe it would cut the zucchini just fine, but it wouldn't be very thick.
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Yes, but they have to be crisp. Crisp mini cucumbers, ginger, parsnips. Softer things just don't work well.
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Works great. I alternate between harder vegetables like carrots and softer items like apples, pears etc..