Zyliss Choppers & Graters

Classic Food Chopper — From onions to chocolate and nuts, this chopper makes short work of chopping tasks. Simply press down on the plunger and the stainless steel blades operate like 5 knives in one. The chopping blades rotate automatically for smooth, even chopping from coarse to very fine. Use the chopper on a cutting board, or with the included chopping cup and base; the chopping cup is marked with ¼, ½, and ¾ cup measurements to determine portion sizes. Dishwasher safe.

All Cheese Grater, Fine and Course Drum Set — Winner of the RedDot design award in 2005, this Zyliss rotary grater set makes traditional stand-up models look like relics. Two interchangeable rotary drums with large, clog-free barrels click in and out of the white plastic housing to transition easily between fine and coarse grating. The large handle flips open to store the uncut cheese and features a non-slip thumb rest for a safe, secure hold. Just turn the barrel lever with the other hand, and the tool works its magic. For serving directly onto salads or pasta dishes, the snap-in funnel directs the cheese to go right where it's intended. When not in use, the compact grater folds down to store neatly in a kitchen drawer. All parts go safely in the dishwasher — no more reaching into awkward, sharp places to clean up. A favorite among professional chefs, this modern tool is sure to become a kitchen favorite as it grates hard cheese, nuts, or chocolate. It measures approximately 7¼ by 3½ by 10¼ inches.

Rotary Grater with Fine Drum — Ingeniously designed, this rotary cheese grater moves seamlessly from one grating task to another. Its single drum finely grates firm, very low-moisture cheese like Parmesan or Romano, as well as soft cheeses like cheddar. In addition to cheese, the grater holds a generous amount of chocolate or nuts, while its extra-large barrel ensures fast, no clog grating. The tool's clever handle and drum-in-one snaps open and closed for quick assembly, while its non-slip thumb rest offers added comfort. A detachable funnel to direct grated foods is included, and all components are dishwasher-safe for easy clean up. Providing added convenience, the grater's drum handle folds into itself for storing away in even the shallowest of drawers. The rotary cheese grater measures approximately 7¼ by 3½ by 10¼ inches.

Rail Guided Mandoline Slicer — Unless you practice for years, it's very unlikely that you will be able to get perfectly even slices of tomatoes or cucumbers, or identical julienne potato sticks. Not only does variation in size lead to a less professional, less visually appealing look, it also translates to uneven cooking. Solve the visual and cooking problems simply and easily with this sturdy, easy to use mandoline slicer. It's got safeguards to keep your fingers attached to your hand where they belong, and it all locks together for safe and easy storage. Includes: four slicing and two julienne blades; food holder with ergonomic handle. Safety lock secures blades to base; storage caddy holds blades. Top-rack dishwasher safe.

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