OXO Good Grips Handheld Mandoline Slicer, White/Black

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A high-quality Japanese mandoline and a great all-round option which is ideal for beginners, the OXO Good Grips Chef Mandoline 2.0 is a versatile tool for creating professional-looking, consistently sized cuts at home. If you’ve ever tried to prepare thinly sliced potatoes or vegetables by hand, you’ll know that it’s quite a fine art – achieving the precision and accuracy of wafer-thin slices with a knife and chopping board is a skill mostly reserved for chefs and culinary experts. Some mandoline slicers come fitted with a container to catch food as you cut it. Not only will this help to minimise mess on a busy countertop, but some containers act as a storage space for additional blades too!

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This slicer offers three different grips that will allow you to slice your food with maximum comfort. The pinch and centre grip will even grant you more control while slicing smaller foods like garlic or carrots. If you're looking for safer option, you'll be please to know that with this slicer your fingers will be nowhere near the blades. Using a drum-type rotation design, you can slice or shred your food by simply spinning the handle. It's even possible to shred bars of chocolate for decorating desserts or making hot chocolate. Face the mandoline with the raised end nearest to you so that you are cutting away from your body as you slice. Mandoline slicers are a great kitchen gadget that allows you to prepare consistently sized slices at speed, creating thinner and more uniform cuts than can often be achieved by hand. With a variety of blades and options to choose from, not only can mandoline slicers make your dishes look and taste great, but they save huge amounts of preparation time in your kitchen too.You don't need to have amazing chopping skills to produce thinly sliced tomatoes for your salad. With a mandoline slicer, you can say hello to homemade sweet potato chips, courgette spaghetti and decorative carrot ribbons, all thanks to the various shapes and sizes these handy cutters provide. Cut the vegetable or potato in half to create a flat surface and then using the food holder, push into the rounded end of the vegetable until it holds it securely.

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I have a mandoline, BUT it has an extra device that protects your hand and holds the food whilst it slices. Mine has wide and thin julienne options, along with just a slice for potato rounds. I've had it for 15+ years and it's still going strong!” (Brand rated by Mumsnet user Elouera) Our verdict A recommendation service that carefully researches each product and consults with experts across many disciplines. Most mandolines come with a food holder or safety guard which keeps fingers a safe distance away from the blade. When not in use, you should ensure that the blade isn't exposed and many mandolines also use the guard to cover the blade during storage. From a safety perspective, the soft non-slip handle ensures a safe and comfortable grip, whilst the spring-loaded food holder acts as a guard to protect your fingers, keeping them safely away from the razor-sharp V-shaped blades as you slice. Börner is known for its high-quality and durable kitchen gadgets and, whilst the original Börner slicer was sold without a hand guard, the Mandoline Slicer V5 comes with a food safety holder included, protecting your fingers from the sharp stainless steel blades whilst in use.Japan is famous for its knives made from high-quality steel. So you can expect this slicer from Benriner to prepare your food with the sharpest cut. One smooth motion and your vegetables will be sliced with ease. With rubberised feet, it can be held securely in place whilst you slice directly into a bowl or onto your cutting board. Trust us when we say this is a popular product for a reason! In fact, you'll almost only hear good things about it. It's the only kitchen tool you need if you'd like to slice up some radishes or carrots for your salad. Not to mention the very economical price considering the brand and quality. It’s worth remembering that these slicers are potentially very dangerous if not used correctly. The blades are extremely sharp and have the potential to slice your finger just as efficiently as a potato – so use them with caution. You should make use of hand guards and food holders and store your mandolines wisely, keeping them safely out of reach from kids. Whilst the process will vary slightly for handheld tools, most mandolines should be used as follows: