How is the is spiral slicer different from the vertical cook help? Thank you!
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Hi Julia, In my oppinion the "Spiral Slicer" is more of a domestic utensil, and very good. The "Vertical Turner/ Slicer" is more robust and suitable for professional use by chefs etc. They are both great products! Cheers Brian Thompson Australia
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Dear Julia, I don't have a vertical spiralizer. This one works very well and I can choose three different blades to realize incredible vegan spaghetti :-)
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I see no difference between the two models. Both are mandolin slicers, both cut vegetables and fruit.
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I have both sizes. I find that I use the 7 qt. far more than the 5 qt. Make that far, far more. In fact, the only thing I really use the 5 qt for is making No-Knead Bread. For stew, chili, soups and such I find that the "floor space" of the larger oven is much more useful for browning the meats and veggies. It is heavy, but really not too hard to maneuver, and I'm a scrawny 61- year old male. The oven itself lives in the oven of my range, oiled and ready to go. In answer to T R D's question, you could use the spiral handle ears for handles if you wished. I do that with my 5 qt oven. If I could have only one, I'd go with the larger Dutch Oven.
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The slicer shredder has a much bigger cup capasity and runs on the lower rpm motor. Its perfect for slicing cheese without tearing it to bits. The slicer shredder also comes with an extra blade for French fries. If you make a few cuts in your potatoes and then run it through the slicer it will also cube your food for you. The food processor is smaller and runs on the higher rpm motor where your blender runs. Its good for veggies and very hard meats. I tried slicing pepperoni and cheese in the food processor. It did slice it but it also tore much of it to bits and i didnt like that much waste. Its perfect for say casseroles and salsas or other foods that won't be on display and has to be perfect. I use the slicer shredder for making meat trays and foods that i need to look a certain way and can't use if its deformed. They are bth very useful and important in their own way. I hope this helped you
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If you have the regular model, you have to make cuts on the item being sliced and run the through the V-slicer against those cuts. In other words, if you were trying to cube a potato, make 3-4 long cuts on the end of the potato, and make sure the cuts are going lengthwise in the holder so that the blades will be cutting across the cuts. I hope that makes sense.
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I have both sizes.I find that I use the 7 qt. far more than the 5 qt. Make that far, far more. In fact, the only thing I really use the 5 qt for is making No-Knead Bread. For stew, chili, soups and such I find that the "floor space" of the larger oven is much more useful for browning the meats and veggies. It is heavy, but really not too hard to maneuver, and I'm a scrawny 61- year old male. The oven itself lives in the oven of my range, oiled and ready to go.In answer to T R D's question, you could use the spiral handle ears for handles if you wished. I do that with my 5 qt oven.If I could have only one, I'd go with the larger Dutch Oven. I have both sizes.I find that I use the 7 qt. far more than the 5 qt. Make that far, far more. In fact, the only thing I really use the 5 qt for is making No-Knead Bread. For stew, chili, soups and such I find that the "floor space" of the larger oven is much more useful for browning the meats and veggies. It is heavy, but really not too hard to maneuver, and I'm a scrawny 61- year old male. The oven itself lives in the oven of my range, oiled and ready to go.In answer to T R D's question, you could use the spiral handle ears for handles if you wished. I do that... » Read More I have both sizes.I find that I use the 7 qt. far more than the 5 qt. Make that far, far more. In fact, the only thing I really use the 5 qt for is making No-Knead Bread. For stew, chili, soups and such I find that the "floor space" of the larger oven is much more useful for browning the meats and veggies. It is heavy, but really not too hard to maneuver, and I'm a scrawny 61- year old male. The oven itself lives in the oven of my range, oiled and ready to go.In answer to T R D's question, you could use the spiral handle ears for handles if you wished. I do that with my 5 qt oven.If I could have only one, I'd go with the larger Dutch Oven. « Show Less
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I've only used a few times for zucchini. I think a food processor would chop it more. I think of a mandolin for slices. This spiralizer give you noodles, long noodles. Really cool. Kind of vague, hope this helps.
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Get a v-slicer (mandoline). I read all the amazon reviews and got one. I love it. It does many of the same jobs as a food processor for less money and mess. It will take care of your veggies.
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There is no comparison. It is head and shoulders above a normal slow cooker. it does every thing better thean a normal slow cooker, plus youor stove top, plus your oven. My wife now even lets it sit ontop of her glass stove top all the time. It is what she uses for every thing. and now doesn't question the cost. Loves it!!
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The Paderno also has an extended platform. It extends as the vegetable is spiralized. I can't see any difference (except the color) between the two units. I own the Paderno. I'm basing my analysis on the Brieftons picture.
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The difference is the former & cheaper is actually better. This one is stainless steel but doesn't have the adjustable thickness option or the bowl option available. I bought the older version after this one and liked it much better. I hope this helps.
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On the bottom of the slicer between the blade and the handle there is a square block 3-1/8"long (8cm) that sits on the same angle as the blade. You rotate it by 1/4 turns it has the numbers 0.5, 1.3, 2.0 and 3.0 which are the thicknesses. I don't know how accurate hey are I just pick the one I want.Martin
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Ours came with the spiral dough hook and my wife bakes over 50 loaves a week for farmers markets and she has never complained and that is saying something. Although I have wondered the same thing and would like to know the pro's and con's of the spiral VS the C hook.
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is there different models? If I order this article will I get what is shown on the box.ie. a circular shaft & a circular tray where the food comes out milled at the top
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both - there are 2 different screens that you can put into the slicer for 2 different fry shapes - thick cut & thin cut
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I purchased this as a gift, but as far as I know, it does not do spirals; only slices, chops, or shreds items.
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I tried the Benriner slicer but like the Paderno World Cuisine A4982799 Tri-Blade Plastic Spiral Vegetable Slicer much more. It is easier to use with suction cups to hold it still, has a compartment to hold all the blades which is much easier for storage and safety. It can do a good variety of veggies also.