Does it allow you to make long thin slices (spaghetti style) or long ribbons of a single piece (cucumber ribbon)? Thanks.
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there are numerous "spiralizers" on sale at Amazon. There are types that are almost like machines, and some that are almost like little manual pencil sharpeners. The one favored by most reviewers is by Paderno. This one is very handy, but it doesn't make long "noodle" type strands
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If you mean a whole cross section, the answer is "no". I use it for things like a small onion, medium lemon, medium tomato. I am guessing that you would have to slice the pineapple in at least quarters. Besides, the slices are thin (maximum about 3 mm, 1/8 inch) and I suspect that you might not be happy with the thickness. Works great for thin slices of lemon to place on fish that you are going to bake or very thin onion for salads.
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Hi, yes I have, it was fine. The slicer works well with most vegetables, softest I have found to be cucumber.
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I have not seen a video, however I just lock in the slicer I want (ripple, slice, shred,etc) and press the fruit or vegetable against the cone I have selected and start turning the wheel. The finished, sliced or shredded material will gather in the inside of the cone, falling out onto your plate or bowl. Very simple.
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it's really meant to be a basic slicer. I guess you could lay a carrot or small potato "sideways" and make slices and then cut them into julienne pieces, but that may be a more advanced cut. However, if you only want thin 'shreds' and the shape isn't important, it could certainly do that on the thinnest setting.
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I have cut apple 'spaghetti' to put in a dehydrator for little sticks - it is so sharp that they come out perfectly. I don't see why the mandoline would not be sharp enough to work the same magic on zuccini!
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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.
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The small face details (for example, eyes, nose, ears) can cut thin-sliced cucumber, but you cannot use the outer shape to cut cucumber as the cutter is bigger than a cucumber. The small details that you cut can be used to create other faces. There is a guideline on how to combine small cutouts to create other fun shapes on CuteZCute web site. Also, if you would like to get a vegetable cutter, I recommend using this http://www.amazon.com/CuteZcute-Stainless-Vegetable-Cutters-cutters/dp/B00DTJRACK/ref=sr_1_34?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1390419009&sr=1-34
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There is another attachment called the "extruder" for pasta types like Penne, hollow spaghetti, etc. with that you are complete for almost all types of pasta. Have fun.
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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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There are two blades inside the spiral slicer (no need to change blades), so you can enjoy thinner or thicker veggie spirals to your liking
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This machine comes with one blade that is always on it and another comb shape that you use to make the ribbon like shavings. The blade that is always on makes one continuous spiral. My personal feeling is that I regret getting this machine. If you have a food processor with a shredding attachment it works much better and faster. I garden and none of my zucchinis' can fit in it. So purchase a food processor because it has way more uses than this one machine. That is my opinion anyway.
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I use it on the thinnest setting for onions, cucumbers and carrots. The slices are paper thin. Do not know how it would work cutting thicker for dehydrating purposes.
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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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It slices very thin -is perfect for making crisps. It will slice soft fruit and veg beautifully as the blade is very sharp.
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I mostly use two settings: spaghetti and angel hair. However, I love the Gefu. It's sturdy, easy to operate and makes beautiful veggie pasta. I used to own a Benriner horizontal spiralizer. It was awkward and cheaply made. It broke on the first use.
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The mandolin style slicer provides a one-size slicing solution and it is quite thin. If you push a little harder on the slicing platform, you will achieve a slightly thicker slice, but not appreciably thicker. So it is best considered a one-size mandolin slicer. - Rich Mathias