Chinese. Chopper. 3 in 1

The "3 in 1" usually refers to the different cuts it can achieve by switching out the blade inserts, which are typically contained within a drum or rotating system:

1. Slicing Blade: For creating thin, uniform rounds of vegetables (e.g., cucumber, carrot, potato slices).

2. Coarse Shredding Blade (Grater): For producing thick julienne strips or shredding ingredients like cheese, cabbage, or carrots.

3. Fine Shredding Blade (Julienne): For creating thin, spaghetti-like vegetable strands, often used for stir-fries or garnishes.

🛠️ Design and Operation

• Mechanism: The most popular version is a Manual Rotary Drum Grater. It consists of a barrel or drum into which the chosen blade is inserted.

• Handle/Crank: The user feeds the vegetable into the chute and then turns a hand crank to spin the drum.

• Safety: They are designed to be safer than traditional mandolines, as the user's hand never directly touches the spinning blades. The food is pushed down with a plunger or food pusher.

• Material: Usually made from food-grade ABS plastic for the housing and a base with stainless steel blades for durability.

• Stability: A key feature is often a strong suction base to lock the appliance securely onto the countertop during vigorous use.