Photo from Walmart.ca
The Starfrit Spiralizer was a really fun product to use. Although I’m not one to use a lot of gadgets in my kitchen or follow food trends, I really enjoyed the end result of my spiralized produce.
The product is lightweight (under 2 lbs) and takes up about as much space on your counter as a basic toaster. It measures in at 12″ x 6″.
It is very simple to assemble and disassemble which made for very easy clean-up. It consists of three interchangeable blades for different cutting shapes (slices plus thin and thick spirals), a base that holds the blade while cutting and also provides storage and a handle that slides the produce forward towards the blade. In my experience all the parts slid in and out easily and fit together well. I have tried zucchinis, apples and carrots and all worked very easily in this product.
The average cost of this product is $25 and is available locally at both Canadian Tire and Walmart and also on Amazon.
On the Pro Side The first thing I realized after using this product was that slicing and spiralizing are two functions of my noisy and cumbersome food processor that I dread hauling out of the back of my cupboard. The fact that this product is lightweight and compact is a huge bonus for me.
I also appreciated how easy it is to take apart. Unlike other models or electric versions, there are no small parts or compartments. You can ensure that this product gets very clean and doesn’t leave any hidden messes.
Lastly, I love how this is an easy way to make vegetables and fruits more appealing to picky eaters. Sometimes variety is key and finding a new way to serve veggies is definitely something I consider a plus.
On the Con Side My immediate reaction when I picked up this item was noticing just how lightweight it is. Constructed almost entirely of plastic except for the slicing blades, this is one tumble off a countertop away from breaking. On top of rather flimsy construction, the design itself leaves a lot to be desired. Namely the fact that the suction cups did not stay attached to my wooden worksurface. This meant that I was forced to press down on one side to keep it in place but that made the product tip right over or made my hand slip off towards the blade or right into the food.
What People Are Saying
Reviews can be found on both the Walmart and Canadian Tire websites. I’ve included links below as well as some especially useful reviews from Canadian Tire below.
https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/starfrit-spiralizerslicer/6000192928391
https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/starfrit-spiralizerslicer/6000192928391
Will I Use This Again? Overall, I liked the ease of use and the unique options I can create with this product. But do I consider it a staple gadget in my kitchen? No.
I’m somewhat of a traditionalist and I don’t like losing cupboard space to unnecessary items. If I add an appliance, it had better serve an essential purpose. This product spiralizes and slices vegetables my but my vegetable peeler makes lovely zucchini ribbons and my knives already slice and I consider both of those items essential already so for me it isn’t worth the loss of space.
I think this could be valuable if you are a person who consumes a large amount of vegetables, or require low carbohydrate alternatives to pasta. With its reasonable pricepoint, this could be very useful for some people, but it isn’t for me.
I loved the fun way to serve fruits and veggies but the flimsy construction put me off. I give this product 🥗🥗🥗/🥗🥗🥗🥗🥗
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