How does this spiralizer compare to the Brieftons InstantVeg Spiralizer? They are close in price and I am trying to decide which one to buy.
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Hello JLJ, definitely the one I purchased because it has 4 suction cups it sits on for stability while slicing. Also you can put veggies of all sizes in the one I bought. I sliced a large onion last night in less than a minute. I am in my 60's and cook a lot. I hope this helps you decide. Wendy
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since they are close in price, I would go for the Brieftons. I am so pleased with mine.
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I did not compare the two items before buying. It is more than a year now and I can say that every Sunday I use mine. No regret at all!
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I've never owned a Vitamix. I chose the BlendTec on the recommendation of friends who had a Vitamix first and then a BLendTec and prefer the BlendTec. The reasons they gave me were that the BlendTec does not need the food to be "pushed" like the Vitamix and they found it easier to get mixtures out and to clean up. They also recommended getting the BlendTec Wild Side jar, which I did and it's great!
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If you are looking for a "juicer" that removes the pulp - this is definitely not it. However, it puree's better than any blender on the market. The ninja does great with making great "snow" style ice, but it leaves unappealing chunks on basic juices. The Blendtec also does an excellent job - but you have less control over the speed. We use our vitamix for tons of things - even wheatgrass added to our fruit/veg juice! It is the best for making hummus. My knowledge on the other 2 blenders is experience from friends & family that use it for the same purposes I do. They are all going to get the vitamix too. Hope that helps If you are looking for a "juicer" that removes the pulp - this is definitely not it. However, it puree's better than any blender on the market. The ninja does great with making great "snow" style ice, but it leaves unappealing chunks on basic juices. The Blendtec also does an excellent job - but you have less control over the speed. We use our vitamix for tons of things - even wheatgrass added to our fruit/veg juice! It is the best for making hummus. My knowledge on the other 2 blenders is experience from friends & family that use it for the same purposes I do. They are... » Read More If you are looking for a "juicer" that removes the pulp - this is definitely not it. However, it puree's better than any blender on the market. The ninja does great with making great "snow" style ice, but it leaves unappealing chunks on basic juices. The Blendtec also does an excellent job - but you have less control over the speed. We use our vitamix for tons of things - even wheatgrass added to our fruit/veg juice! It is the best for making hummus. My knowledge on the other 2 blenders is experience from friends & family that use it for the same purposes I do. They are all going to get the vitamix too. Hope that helps « Show Less
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I had the same question and couldn't decide between teh 2 products, but I found the answer here:http://www.amazon.com/dfiference-Spiralfix-identical-significant-difference-/forum/Fx3HIOHO600V2RS/TxTKXL47AIRADW/1/ref=cm_cd_naredir?_encoding=UTF8&asin;=B00LTSWPGO&cdItems;=25&store;=genericAnother thing is the Spiralfix is not made in Germany. Apparently both the Spiralfix and the InstantVeg are made in China. I'm going to save the $20 and buy the InstantVeg. I'll give an update on my finding of that product once I have tried it. I had the same question and couldn't decide between teh 2 products, but I found the answer here:http://www.amazon.com/dfiference-Spiralfix-identical-significant-difference-/forum/Fx3HIOHO600V2RS/TxTKXL47AIRADW/1/ref=cm_cd_naredir?_encoding=UTF8&asin;=B00LTSWPGO&cdItems;=25&store;=genericAnother thing is the Spiralfix is not made in Germany. Apparently both the Spiralfix and... » Read More I had the same question and couldn't decide between teh 2 products, but I found the answer here:http://www.amazon.com/dfiference-Spiralfix-identical-significant-difference-/forum/Fx3HIOHO600V2RS/TxTKXL47AIRADW/1/ref=cm_cd_naredir?_encoding=UTF8&asin;=B00LTSWPGO&cdItems;=25&store;=genericAnother thing is the Spiralfix is not made in Germany. Apparently both the Spiralfix and the InstantVeg are made in China. I'm going to save the $20 and buy the InstantVeg. I'll give an update on my finding of that product once I have tried it. « Show Less
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I got the small one and happy with it as I only grate enough for one serving at a time...such as fresh ginger for tea .,,,,,,so it you are using a lot that is different but in my opinion this is perfect.the small one gets my vote. Hope this helps.
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There is a video on YouTube comparing both of the mandolines. Very informative. Just search for Mandoline Reviews.
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I am a personal chef, and when my 20 year old immersion blender gave up, I went searching for a modern affordable unit. I purchased the bamix and it was good, but then I read the consumer reports reviews on the miallegro tutti. I returned the bamix, bought the miallegro and we've been buddies ever since and at a fraction of the price. For those of you who complained about it falling apart, I have not had any problems and it works like a dream. Hands down the better of the two and at a lower price.
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I have both and I absolutely love both. If you are wanting more vegetable drinks I would go with the juicer. Veggie drinks blended up in a vitamix just look yucky.
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My mother has this in her kitchen and she's been using it for months now. From what I've seen, it works really well and her vegetable slices look really good when she uses this. We have tried the Paderno before and I haven't noticed much difference. This is less expensive though but not too cheap. That's why we bought this. It has worked incredibly well for our meals so far. I recently bought another one for my own kitchen. I would buy this if I were you.
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My sister in law has the Wondermill, I have the NutriMill. Here's the biggest difference I've seen when using both. The Wondermill cannot have grain already in the hopper prior to running, the Nutrimill can. Other than that, I'd say they are the same for practical use and cleaning. Both are noisy, they sound like jets taking off. Both grind flour well and can be adjusted for a finer/courser flour. In my opinion, I'd go with wichever you can get cheapest. I'd recommend either one!
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Did any of you see the Popular Mechanix video that tested blenders? Neither the blentec or the vitamix comes out looking very good. I've been using my Kitchenaid 5-speed, which won the competition, everyday for green smoothies and it does a great job at a fraction of the cost.
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Pricewise , it is about a 1/3 the cost of a Vitamix. I use it on a daily basis and it has performed very well and does just about everything as well as the more expensive Vitamix. The unit has sufficient power to make many of the Vitamix recipes with no problem. I feel that the unit performs as well as its more expensive, higher priced cousin. I believe the Vitamix has a lifetime warranty. I would rather save the few hundred dollars and get similar results utilizing the HeathMaster Elite.
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Hi Julia, In my oppinion the "Spiral Slicer" is more of a domestic utensil, and very good. The "Vertical Turner/ Slicer" is more robust and suitable for professional use by chefs etc. They are both great products! Cheers Brian Thompson Australia
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I've tried a variety of spiralizers and returned them all except the Paderno, it was the only one worth keeping. If you absolutely have no room for the Paderno then I would get the Kuhn Rikon Julienne Peeler.
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My parents had the lower priced alternative. We really liked it, so we bought one for our family. I chose the more expensive one because it seemed to have a more powerful and more importantly, quieter motor. It also seemed like the more expensive one was a little bit more heavy duty and would last longer. Hope this helps. Either way, you will be happy with the result. So good.
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I LOVE mine. I just got it from Costco (5200) on Sat. Got it to make green smoothies, cooking prep, etc. My smoothies initially came out a bit thick for my taste but found that I didn't run the blender long enough AND did not add enough water. The result? Today's green smoothie was delicious, creamy and not too thick- it was just right! I was really tending towards the Blendtec and was on the verge of purchasing one but after reading wonderful reviews on here and online with the SEVEN year warranty sealed the deal for me. I read more about poor customer service with Blendtec compared to Vitamix (hardly read any and believe me I read ALOT of reviews! lol) I don't have a stake in Vitamix- I just love the blender because it's American -made (keeps jobs here), excellent quality and the company stands by its products. I look at it as an investment in my and my family's health. HTH!