Egg slicer is a kitchen appliance that serves to quickly and accurately cut eggs into salads, various cold dishes, for sandwiches. It is believed that this device was invented by German entrepreneur Willy Abel in 1909, and in 1911 he received a patent for this innovation.
Modern housewives use egg slicing not only for its intended purpose, but also for slicing boiled potatoes, carrots, and beets.
Device and principle of operation
This egg cutter consists of two parts. The lower part is designed for laying eggs, which must first be hard-boiled and cleaned. It can be plastic, aluminum or made of stainless steel. The upper part consists of a series of thin wires that are stretched parallel to each other. With their help, the cutting process is carried out.
Proper use of the egg slicer is not difficult at all. To do this, open it and put the boiled egg in a special cavity in the bottom of the device. Then carefully close the egg cutter so as not to move the egg. Then open and turn the testicle so that you can cut it across, then carefully close the egg slicer again. As a result, you will get a diced product for any salad using eggs.
Varieties
Most often, the design of the egg slicers has a plastic case, a stainless steel egg knife, a plastic stand with a recess and a lid. Often there are also manual egg slicers in the form of a metal mesh, which is attached to the ring.
The double metal construction allows you to make curly cuts and get a variety of shapes: rings, slices, ovals. Electric egg slicers, the so-called slicers, are professional appliances, they are rarely used in everyday life.
Popular brands
Currently, egg slicers of the following brands are widespread.
- Gefu Duo 12350. This mechanism is made in Germany from high quality plastic and stainless steel. He cuts eggs into slices or slices. It also copes well with small boiled potatoes. When washing this design, you can use the dishwasher.
- Zyliss E46220. The model is made in the UK from plastic and stainless steel. It has double metal knives and is made in white and red colors.
- Tescoma. Manufacturer - Czech Republic. These are inexpensive stainless steel and plastic egg slicers with single strings. Presented in white, yellow and blue.
- Fackelmann. German egg slicer, which has a simple design in the form of a single mesh on a metal ring. It has an inexpensive cost.
- Ikea Slat. The movement from the famous Swedish brand is made in bright yellow. It is made of plastic and stainless steel. The steel frame can be removed to wash the egg cutter. It can also be washed in the dishwasher. This is a budget, but very effective option that cuts well not only eggs, but also potatoes.
- Ototo Humphrey. An Israeli-made egg cutter stands out for its unusual design. It is made in the shape of a whale with a turquoise plastic cap on top, and the lower part is the torso where the stainless steel mechanism is placed, and even there is a small tail made of plastic. Such a spectacular design can decorate any kitchen, it is also good as a gift.
Selection recommendations
In order to choose a quality egg cutter, carefully read the advice of experienced chefs.
- Be sure to pay attention to the quality and safety of the material and the entire structure as a whole.
- Carefully inspect the attachment points of metal strings to the plastic part, they must be firmly fixed.
- If you rarely cut eggs into slices, then it’s more practical to buy a regular single egg slicer. It takes up little storage space and is easier to use.
- The service life of not very expensive and high-cost models is about the same.
- Electric slicers are mainly suitable for professional cooking in large volumes.
In the modern world there are a lot of kitchen appliances that facilitate the cooking process. Egg slicing is a simple, inexpensive and effective mechanism.
With its help, you can beautifully and quickly cut eggs, vegetables for vinaigrette and even fruit. It is well known that delicately cut ingredients improve mood and appetite.
About what egg cutting is capable of, see the next video.
