Vertical Self-Pressure Vegetable Spiralizer

I was so geeked to try the ScharfPro Vertical Spiralizer that I tried it minutes after it arrived. I'm in a Facebook group and they talk almost daily about "zoodles", zucchini noodles, so that was the first thing I made. This is SO simple to use, wash your zucchini, stick it above the blade, lock the pressure mount and turn the handle. 3 zucchinis spiralized in 2 minutes. I tried all 3 blades, the ribbon blade and the thick spiral blade are great for decorative cuts like salads maybe (pictures posted). The thin julienne is best for "zoodles". I didn't grab pictures because I was so excited to cook it! (Threw it in a pan with some onions then added soy sauce - Voila! Instant low carb lowmein!)I can't say enough good things about this spiralizer. It is so simple to use that I know I will use it often. Best part? IT'S DISHWASHER SAFE! I would give this 6 stars if I could! Thanks ScharfPro!**Edited. 7/24. I have used and then run all parts through the dishwasher a few more times. Still love it! I've added a few more pics.I received this item at a discounted price in exchange for my honest review.

The ScharfPro Vertical Self-Pressure Vegetable Spiralizer comes with the following feature list: Spiralize “quickly and effortlessly, without applying any pressure onto the vegetable.” Endless veggie & fruit creation. Heavy-duty reinforced plastic and stainless steel construction. Safe & time-saving.The Spiralizer pretty much lives up to the claims. The gravity-fed design definitely makes using the Spiralizer extremely easy, and even fun. All 5 members of my family have had a turn at this thing. The possibilities of usage are many, and limited only by your diet and imagination.The heavy-duty claims are generally true. While it does feel like the Spiralizer is sturdy in your hands, I would not be in a hurry to test what would happen if it were to fall off the counter. Another concern is that the bottom does not lock into place. This typically will not be much of an issue, but it does mean that in some instances you may need to hold on to the Spiralizer so it stays connected to the bottom reservoir (especially if allowing children kitchen-helpers to crank). Similarly, the crank handle does not lock into place tightly, so that will also come out if you’re not careful.Thanks to the Spiralizer’s design, it does feel safe. The blades are small and centrally located underneath the loaded fruit or vegetable.One complaint people tend to have with all of the Spiralizer-type devices (regardless of manufacturer) is that you once your vegetable or fruit has run through, you are left with the center of the vegetable or fruit you are using. We did not see this as an issue for our usage, and simply cut up the core of the zucchini and put it into our pasta as we might have done anyways.Pros Makes using various veggies fun. Gravity-fed design aids in efficiency of use (very little effort needed to feed vegetables into the Spiralizer). Kid friendly (blade is far from operating mechanism)Cons The bottom does not lock into place. The handle does not lock into place.Who's This For? Anyone who wants to incorporate more vegetables in their diet in a fun wayBonus dish we made after the Spiralizer arrived:Zucchini noodles topped with basil pesto & sliced heirloom tomatoes. It was delicious and fresh. My wife & daughter noted that the zucchini noodles did not make them feel bloated as traditional pasta often does.*Will edit review later with images.

I am so disappointed in this product. I have a traditional horizontal spiralizer but it needs 3 pairs of hands to make it work efficiently. So, when I saw this one I figured the downward pressure of a vertical shaft would make it so much easier. Not so.1. You have to press downwards on the top handle to make the vegetable go through the blade. This button gets hot and causes a friction mark on your hand.2. The bowl attachment is very small but worse than that, the top mechanism doesn't lock onto the bowl fitting so you also need to hold that to stop it spinning around.3. By now you have no hands left to turn the crank to actually make the zoodles. It took 2 of us to use this and my hand is still smarting from the top handle.I would send this back but I don't want to have to pay shipping on it. Needless to say, it will be joining the graveyard of useless kitchen gadgets.Very disappointed, with a few engineering tweaks this might actually have worked but as it is now it definitely does not.

The vertical slicer is brilliant. Unlike the horizontal slicers that require constant pressure to maintain alignment, this device gets rid of that problem. Very easy to clean and with several slice options, I doubt it could be improved upon. Too much force crushed the vegetable.Two minor issues are that it slides a bit on the countertop while rotating the handle and it works a bit better if you apply constant pressure to the top knob while turning the handle so your hand will heat up while cranking. Use an over mitt to solve both problems.I now have spaghetti back in my life! Having said that, the problem with grains EVERYONE is not gluten but Genetically Modified cells and seeds that are made to be harmful and addictive (GMO). Read the book or watch the videos called Wheat Belly by Dr. Davis to understand that better. It's not just wheat but ALL GRAINS including exotic and ancient grains have been screwed with as if there's a death wish upon us! Obesity is inflammation and toxins, including the GMO crap which is not food, and NOT animal fat!! Spread the word, not your waistline. Let toxic products rot on the shelves. Vote with your fork!