Two questions: Instead of buying a spiralizer to make spaghetti out of a squash/zucchini, can this product cut squash into spaghetti like strands? Also, does the product include a grater to grate cheese, vegetables etc..?
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Afraid there is no grater, there is an attachment that juliennes, one side thick and other side thin. Not too sure it would be thin enough for spaghetti. Don't let it discourage you. I LOVE it. I have had others and was nervous using them. this one has grips so it doesn't slide and a breeze to clean. Best thing is it came in a storage case so everything fits easy inside and it's easy to store.
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We never have bought the motor attachment. Can't take all the work out of a job! :) Don't particularly like the grape spiral compared to the regular that comes with the appliance. Would leave too much substance untouched. I guess they are trying to keep from touching the seeds. But the different strainers are very useful.
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Haven't really tried that yet! It's not an easy utensil to use. They don't make perfect spirals. Had issues with the vegetable shredding into short pieces.
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I've been using it for awhile and found that it takes too much muscle to use on vegetables other than zucchini. It does string it to thin spaghetti but you constantly have to adjust the vegetable and crank it slowly.
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I have certainly used mostly the finest setting--love those zucchini noodles! It is nice to use multiple settings to make a salad more interesting...try narrow spirals for carrots, then wider ones of cucumber. Potatoes have made nice curls on the widest cut.When I put the machine away I make sure to put the smooth side of the cutter down to prevent me from grabbing a sharp blade if I grab it carelessly in the cupboard.
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You can chop or cut up cheese with it. And you can slice cheese with it. But, no it doesn't come with a cheese grater.
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The Julienne Veggie Slicer does make your squash the same size as spaghetti pasta. I don't know how sweet potatoes would turn out.... worth a try though!
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It has some issues where the guide rod goes through the frame there is a little part that constantly comes out and is easily lost. The blade comes loose if you are cutting veggies harder than zucchini and squash. If I had to do it all again I would probably go play with the ones at bed bath and beyond or find a restaurant supply store and see what they recommend.I needed something specific to make vegetable noodles since we have gluten intolerance but LOVE pasta.
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Eleonor...I Am sorry u are having such hard time with it! If u hold the zucchini upright in your left hand, and peel downward with your right ...u should get some nice long strings that look like spaghetti. Not sure why is not working out for you....I really love this little simple tool. Pls let me know if u are having better luck with it....:-)
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Hi Sanibelle, I've never used the GEFU. This is the first spiralizer we have ever used/owned. We are really happy with it. We use it multiple times a week. We regularly use it to make zucchini noodles and sweet potato mac and cheese. I have also used it with regular baking potatoes. I highly recommend it! Great value and quality. -Monica
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My machine came with two cutters: one for ribbon like fettuccine, and another for very thin spaghetti. I am not an expert on the names for pasta cuts, but the spaghetti cutter on my machine gives me spaghetti that is much, much thinner than what my grocery store calls "spaghetti".
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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 used the spiral slicer for zucchini on the smallest setting and I steamed it and it did not fall apart. Also, I put it in soupand it did not fall apart.
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I really like this slicer, BUT, I would recommend a spiral slicer for the really long zucchini "noodles" to substitute for spaghetti. I think this slicer is a good choice for nice thin "julienne" type of strips. It works very well on dense vegetables like carrots, and my spiral will not handle carrots. NEVER use this slicer without the guard. It is very sharp and you will bleed a lot (been there done that).
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Hi Ms. Davidson, Thanks for your interesting to our Envy Spiral Slicer. Regarding to your question. I would say "Yes", it works perfectly with potatoes, and also with cucumbers, carrots, etc. as long as you like to create "thin noodle vegetables". This is very handy tool, and super easy to use and clean. So, i would recommend Ms. Davidson give our Envy Spiral Slicer a try. This is simple and effective tool. Do not hesitate to contact us for any further questions. Satisfy customers is the top goal of us. Go ahead and get it NOW as you will creates lots of fun with delicious healthy foods for all family. :) Best regards, Envy
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Hi,I have not tried it but I am sure it would work in principle--there is plenty of power in the motor and nothing that would preclude running vegetables through it. However, I am not sure this is a great use for the grater. The hopper is small and so the quantities of vegetable would be pretty tiny. Also, the blade of the drum is quite fine, finer than I would ever use with a vegetable. So I guess the summary would be that it would work in a pinch but there are many better solutions, some that do not need a motorized unit and are still quite effective.
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It turns vegetables like zucchini and squash into noodles, like spaghetti noodles. It's fast and easy and a great substitute for pasta. My kids love the veggie noodles.