If a mandoline doesn’t come with a hand guard, you can always swap in a clean kitchen towel or a mesh, protective glove. Either way, it bears repeating that a mandoline blade is extremely sharp. Even if you’re comfortable with the tool, it’s never a bad idea to take extra precaution. According to Chef Gabrynowicz, the best mandoline is the French mandoline because of its quality and sturdiness. “But with the amount a home cook would use one, they are much better off with a Japanese mandoline,” he says. “They accomplish the same goals, are more easily stored, and are much cheaper.” Food holders play a vital role in mandoline slicers, serving as a safety feature to protect the user’s fingers while slicing. They are generally made of plastic or stainless steel and are designed to hold the food in place while pushing it across the blade. By using a food holder, the user can achieve more precise cuts without risking injury. Additionally, some food holders, such as those found on the OXO Good Grips V-Blade Mandoline Slicer, are equipped with grips to ensure a stable and secure hold during the slicing process. Choosing Your Mandoline Slicer

I would recommend the Accord CD (100002) entitled "Flute & Koto du Japon." #It includes famous folk melodies like "Kojo no Tsuki" and "Sakura Sakura" with the shakuhachi in most cases playing the melody line in slow languid fashion. #It's fairly easy to transpose these relatively simple melodies to mandolin (or guitar). I've done it. An ideal place to begin is whith this excellent compliation which offers a multitude of roots styles from all over Japan and Okinawa: Plastic: Lighter and less expensive than their stainless steel counterparts, plastic mandoline slicers are more budget-friendly but may not be as durable in the long run. DASH Safe Slice Mandoline: In theory, this mandoline is great—its spring-loaded handle and chute design are supposed to protect your hands from getting cut. However, that the chute is too small for certain foods, requiring you to do some pre-cutting. Another issue we found was that the juices leaked beyond the catch tray with some more watery food items.Stainless steel: This is a popular choice for its durability, strength, and resistance to corrosion. Stainless steel mandoline slicers tend to be more heavy-duty and long-lasting, but they may be more expensive. This Japanese mandoline uses stainless steel blades and BPA-free plastic, with a large open handle for comfort and a non-skid rubber base. It has four interchangeable blades to choose from: straight edge, coarse, medium, and fine tooth. These blades are useful for wide slices, chunky cuts, long narrow, and extra-narrow julienne strips. Keep in mind that this mandoline can only be washed by hand, and we found while testing that it was difficult to reassemble after cleaning. Be prepared to spend a few extra moments with this mandoline slicer during clean up until you get used to it.

That's a really good CD, Mark, your daughter's critique notwithstanding. #That would have been #1 on my list, because of the beautiful ensemble work. #However, I still would recommend that you get "Flute & Koto du Japon" if you're looking for melodies that translate well to mandolin. # It comes with a safety guard that holds smaller pieces of food as you slice them, so our fingers didn’t get too close to the blades, which we found to be extremely sharp during testing.We also found that this mandoline was easy to clean because of its compact size, and it didn’t have to be disassembled like other options we tested. Additionally, we liked that we always had control of the mandoline while cleaning because we could hold it by the handle. Keep in mind that the price is not always indicative of the quality, and there are good mandoline slicers available at various price points. Safety Features in Mandoline Slicers In addition to these cut styles, mandoline slicers also offer various other slicing options, depending on the attachments and settings available. Regardless of the cut style, it is important to handle the slicer with care and always use appropriate safety equipment, like cut-resistant gloves, to minimize the risk of injury. Mandolines in the Kitchen Home Cook Uses Non-slip base or feet: Mandoline slicers with a non-slip base or feet help to increase stability during use, minimizing the chance of the slicer slipping or sliding.

This high-quality mandoline slicer is a versatile tool that is a great addition to your kitchen, allowing for effortless slicing, julienne, and grating of various ingredients. This mandoline slicer from Gramercy Kitchen Company prioritizes user safety with its inclusion of cut-resistant gloves, a blade guard for storage, a food holder for slicing, and a specially-designed brush for cleaning. You no longer have to worry about accidentally cutting your fingers while slicing vegetables.We updated this article in April 2023 to include additional information from long-term testing and a new recommendation, the Fullstar All-in-1 Vegetable Chopper. Mandoline slicers come with a range of safety features to protect users from accidental cuts. Some common safety features include: With these considerations in mind, you will be better equipped to choose the right mandoline slicer for your needs. Various Cut Styles and Their Applications Akemodoro Unai (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&uid=UIDSUB040401052322271536&sql=A5gq5g4hmtv5z) - Nenes (Globestyle) Andrea Wurzburger is a freelance writer at Better Homes & Gardens. For this story, she spent several hours researching the mandoline slicers and interpreting results from our testers. She also spoke with Chef Cara Tannenbaum, former Dean of Students at Institute of Culinary Education.

Chef Eric Gabrynowicz advises to find a setting that you like the most and mark the setting screw with a permanent marker so you can get it right every time. As far as compact mandolines go, this model from Swissmar is a great choice. It comes with a selection of blades for julienne, straight, and French fry cuts. This model features a V-style blade, which gives it an edge over straight-blade slicers for cutting softer foods, like tomatoes, but it works well on a variety of other fruits and vegetables, too. Rough Guide to the Music of Japan (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&uid=UIDSUB040401052322271536&sql=A7kq2g4h9tv3z) Compact: Some mandoline slicers are designed to be compact and handheld for smaller kitchens or occasional use. These models may have fewer features but can still provide efficient slicing.

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One feature that sets this slicer apart is its commitment to user safety. The set comes complete with a fingerguard and protective glove to ensure you and your family members remain unharmed during food preparation. Additionally, the ABS plastic used is non-toxic and BPA-free, guaranteeing healthy meals for your loved ones. While testing out the mandoline, we noticed that it was actually easier to slice firmer produce, whereas softer produce was occasionally more difficult to handle. We found that it made for nice thin slices of potato, and we were able to slice a full-size cucumber in about 30 seconds. With tomatoes, the slices were a bit uneven but still solid. We also liked how secure and comfortable the mandoline was to grip for being so small. Overall, the three slicing options covered all of our tasks with very little difficulty. The non-slip "feet" are another nice touch that makes slicing over a bowl or cutting board even easier. This article was originally written by Donna Currie, food writer, recipe developer, and all-around gadget aficionado. Donna has contributed to The Spruce and The Spruce Eats, reviewing kitchen tools since July 2016. She has a personal cooking blog, "Cookistry," and published the cookbook " Make Ahead Bread." The most important feature of any mandoline is, of course, its blade. The three-blade varieties are French, Japanese, and V-shaped, and they all offer different capabilities. The types of food you’ll be cutting, how frequently you’ll use the tool, and whether you plan to use specialty-shaped blades (like julienne or waffle-cut) will determine which blade type to look for.