Rating of the best graters for vegetables and fruits for 2022

A grater in the kitchen is an indispensable thing. With its help, you can chop vegetables, cheese, chop cabbage, carrots. Graters with small holes are also needed for desserts in order to get chocolate chips for sprinkling the same ice cream or homemade cake. Below is an overview of the best graters for vegetables and fruits.

What are

Mechanical and manual. The first in appearance resemble a meat grinder and work on the same principle.The second are ordinary metal plates with holes of different diameters and shapes.

Of the advantages of mechanical ones, you don’t need to put much effort, the risk of cutting yourself is zero, and you can process an order of magnitude more vegetables. Relevant for those who make blanks. Usually there are several nozzles included - you can cut vegetables into thin slices, bars, cubes or noodles (for example, for Korean carrots).

Of the minuses - such products are usually made of plastic (except for knives), metal - only a drum. Accordingly, they do not last long.

The second minus is that in order to wash the grater, it will have to be disassembled. And given that most appliances are shipped from China, it’s not worth putting “spare parts” in the dishwasher - you have to wash them manually.

Hand graters are plastic and metal, with and without a container. The former are more suitable for fruits, eggs, cheese, soft vegetables (like tomatoes). They do not darken over time, they can be safely given to a child. Most plastic graters are sold with a container - and it is convenient to work, and pieces of the grated product do not scatter all over the kitchen.

Minus - such devices will not cope with hard vegetables. Do not chop cabbage, do not chop potatoes, do not grate cabbage-beets on borscht.

Another option is alligator graters, with detachable parts and metal inserts. They are comfortable and do not require any special care. Removable blades make them easy to clean.

Tip: do not buy a “multifunctional” device with a large bowl, twenty attachments, vegetable peelers, a decent volume container bowl and a bunch of other unnecessary nonsense for 800-900 rubles, plus a second set as a gift.Such kits are usually made of the lowest quality plastic, which literally falls apart after a couple of uses. And, yes, you won’t be able to grate anything but eggs on such a super device.

Metal is easier. They serve for decades, do not lose their appearance, retain their original luster. True, using them is not very convenient, especially models that are a metal plate with holes.

Graters with multiple edges (usually 4-6) are the best option. There is a convenient handle, you can choose the degree of grinding - large, medium, fine or shredder.

Of the minuses - if low-quality metal comes across, the surface will quickly darken (rub sour apples, lemon a couple of times). If the metal is chrome-plated (it happens sometimes), the protective coating may peel off, particles of which can get into the finished product.
You can cut yourself on sharp edges if you do not calculate the pressing force - not fatal, but unpleasant, so you definitely should not give such devices to a child. Even miniature ones, such are sold in every major supermarket, and look more like toys.
The second minus is the form. Finding a suitable container so that the grater does not lose stability during operation is difficult. Flat plates are not suitable, deep ones are inconvenient to work with.

How to choose

Choose according to your needs. If you use a grater solely to grate cheese for pasta or cook fried soup - take a metal one. If you like to experiment in the kitchen - plastic or mechanical with a set of nozzles.

But it is better not to take any mechanical devices for rubbing cheese, somewhat reminiscent of garlic presses.They may do a good job of chopping cheese, but it will take more time to disassemble and wash the parts than, in fact, to grate the cheese itself.

When choosing tin or steel, pay attention to the quality of the metal. Noticed sagging, burrs, uneven coverage - look for another option. Graters in the form of a pyramid (cube) can be placed on a flat surface and slightly pressed - it should not stagger, and the handle should lie comfortably in the palm of your hand.

It is good if the base is rubberized - this will not leave marks on the dishes, besides, the grater itself will not crawl and slide off during operation.

Regardless of the type of grater, pay attention to certificates (any other manufacturer's marks) confirming the safety of the material.

Where to buy

There is no big difference (unless, of course, we are talking about professional kitchen accessories for chefs) - in a supermarket, specialized offline or online store. It's just that the probability that in the second case you will have to overpay is higher.

If you order online, on large marketplaces, be sure to compare prices - it happens that the same model is sold under different names, changing the price by 50-100%.

It is also worth paying attention to reviews about the work of the store. Often there are no complaints about the product itself, but there are many complaints about the quality of the packaging.

How to care

Just wash the attachments (well, or the grater itself) immediately after use and wipe dry with a cloth. In this case, it will be easy to wash off even sticky, viscous foods, such as cheese, eggs, garlic. By the way, many housewives, before rubbing garlic, wrap the cloth or nozzle with cling film or an ordinary plastic bag - after work, all that remains is to throw away the dirty “wrapper”. And no, pieces of plastic will not fall into the finished dish.
Before loading the grater into the dishwasher, pay attention to the manufacturer's recommendations. It is believed that the aggressive detergent used in dishwashers in combination with hot water spoils the appearance of the metal, making it matte.

Rating of the best graters for vegetables and fruits for 2022

metal

Emerald (Master House)

Four-sided, with a wide plastic handle made of impact-resistant plastic and a stable base. The metal is thick, during pressing and operation it does not bend, does not deform. Sharpening is sharp - the device easily copes even with hard vegetables, such as raw beets or carrots.

Price - 340 rubles.

• compact;
• stable;
• reliable fastening of the handle;
• mirror polishing - does not affect the functionality, but reliably protects the metal from corrosion, plus retains its original appearance for a long time.

• no.

Amber

From the same manufacturer. It differs only in the presence of a rubber non-slip nozzle around the perimeter of the base - you can put it in any container, there will still be no traces left, and it’s more convenient to work.
Comfortable, stable, does not rust, even if you do not wipe the canvas.

Price - 400 rubles.

• acute;
• does not spoil the dishes, due to the rubberized base;
• compact;
• durable handle.

• no.

Smart

Suitable for those who often grate cheese for pasta or chocolate for desserts. It looks like a metal blade with a long handle - you have to work, holding the grater in the air. Does not take up space and does a good job of chopping vegetables.

Price - 140 rubles.

• durable metal;
• comfortable rubberized handle;
• good sharpening.

• flimsy - obviously not suitable for processing a large volume of vegetables.

Vegetable cutter 6-sided

Hexagonal model that combines a grater, curly and regular shredders. It can be used to grind vegetables, fruits (to a state of puree), cheese, eggs. A non-slip base for stability, plus a wooden handle transforms an ordinary kitchen accessory into a stylish kitchen decoration.

Price - 690 rubles.

• functional;
• compactness;
• rubberized base;
• design.

• overpriced - just because of the wooden handle.

GEFU

Professional grater with interchangeable knives for cutting into slices, straws, cubes. Adjustment on thickness of a cut is possible. Thanks to non-slip feet, it is securely held on the table surface.

Due to the diamond sharpening of the knives, it cuts well even ripe tomatoes. It is convenient to work with it, so the device is great for processing a large number of vegetables.

Knives do not dull over time, will last more than one year. The price, however, is also impressive. But the reviews are only positive, so the grater of your money seems to be worth it.

Price - 10,000 rubles.

• ergonomic shape;
• fruit holder included;
• slice thickness settings (5 in total);
• quality materials.

• price - for the same amount you can buy a food processor.

Plastic

Borner Baby Grater

A device with a double-sided cloth for chopping food either into chips (for salads) or into mashed potatoes. Despite the fact that it seems absolutely safe and mild, it does its job perfectly. The manufacturer even recommends buying a fruit holder to protect your hands.

Does not dull, does not break over time.Easy to wash. Another plus is that the grated mass easily lags behind the surface, it is enough to lightly hit the grater on the edge of the dish.

Price - 500 rubles.

• service life - according to reviews, such devices retain their original appearance and functionality for 5-10 years;
• simple care;
• due to the shape of the holes, grated vegetables retain juiciness;
• convenient to use.

• no.

Grater for baby food with container

Sold in any supermarket along with a container. It does a great job of chopping small amounts of vegetables (usually boiled) or fruits like apples. The container can be used instead of a cup. Plus, the device is easy to clean.

Price - 200-300 rubles

• safe plastic;
• the container does not allow the products to scatter (the lid with holes tightly closes the container);
• safe - it is impossible to cut yourself.

• no.

Fackelmann

Made of durable plastic, made in the form of a tray, it can be used for chopping apples, cheese, ginger. With it, you can grate the zest from citrus fruits, chocolate, nutmeg.

Price - 200 rubles.

• easy to wash, can be in the dishwasher;
• plastic is not painted;
• price.

• if you need a universal grater, it is better to look for another option - this one will not cope with hard vegetables.

Resty grater Borner Prima

For cutting long, thin chips of boiled vegetables. Useful for salads or preparing the basis for hash browns. Durable, easy to clean, even in the dishwasher.

Of the minuses - you can’t call a grater universal, you can’t grate raw carrots or beets on it, but as an additional device - that’s it.

Price - 490 rubles.

• service life - all graters of this brand are made in Germany;
• safety - plastic does not contain substances harmful to health;
• easy care - can be safely sent to the dishwasher.

• no, just limited functionality.

Mechanical

Sakura SA-VS01G

Compact, with 3 nozzles (plus a slicer) that allow you to vary the degree of grinding, made of durable impact-resistant plastic. Knives are steel, with sharp sharpening, easy to remove and wash. Thanks to the suction cup on the base, the device is securely attached to the surface.

The device easily copes with chopping vegetables, nuts, fruits. Suitable for preparing vegetable mass for harvesting.

Price - 1400 rubles.

• easy to assemble-disassemble;
• quality;
• price.

• the device itself does not, but when choosing an online store, carefully read the reviews about the seller - all negative comments from users are mainly associated with poor packaging.

HIGH TECH

Compact, durable, with a set of nozzles included. Suitable for shredding, slicing potatoes, cucumbers into thin slices. According to the principle of operation, it resembles a conventional manual meat grinder, a plastic pusher is also included in the set.

Price - 700 rubles.

• non-slip base;
• lasting;
• can be washed in the dishwasher.

• there are no instructions - all the information on the box is only in Chinese, so you will have to figure out how the device works by experience.

PVHOME

The spiralizer for curly cutting is made of durable plastic. Thanks to this device, you can get spirals or "noodles" from zucchini, carrots, potatoes.Due to sharp knives, the process takes just a few minutes.
The device is compact, does not take up much space on the kitchen table. Thanks to the suction cups on the base, it is securely held on the surface, does not slip.

Price - 2160 rubles.

• lasting;
• reliable;
• safely and quickly cuts any vegetables, fruits.

• no.

Kamille

By design, it very much resembles old meat grinders, which were fixed on the edge of the table with a screw. Only instead of a lattice (and a spiral inside the case) there are cylinder nozzles with holes of different sizes.

The device is made of steel, so it will last for decades. The handle and nozzles are removable, so there will be no problems with cleaning. The main thing is not to load the device into the dishwasher, and wipe the parts dry after each use.
By the way, the same brand has a similar device with a plastic case, although it costs not much cheaper.

Price - 1800 rubles.

• steel body and nozzles;
• reliability;
• ease of use.

• design - instead of an ancient screw, one could come up with some other fastening to the table, especially since they ask for a decent price for a grater.

KUCHENPROFI

Unusual design, reminiscent of a hand grinder for spices. It looks like a metal bowl, with a rotating disk and round nozzles with holes of different diameters. In order to grind food, it is enough to scroll the handle a couple of times.

Suitable for any product - from vegetables to nuts. Yes, and it looks unusual - it is quite possible to put it on an open shelf.

Price - 6000 rubles.

• the simplest design - there is nothing to break;
• simple care;
• interchangeable nozzles included;
• sharp sharpening;
• design.

• no.

So, when choosing, we pay attention to the quality of the metal (plastic), the strength of the handle fastenings - it happens that the handle staggers already in the store. If you opt for plastic, check that it is strong enough, without a strong unpleasant odor. It is better to take graters for preparing children's meals in large stores, always labeled, information about the safety of the material on the packaging.