by Progressive Fruit and Vegetable Chopper,White

If you're a family that wants to eat a lot of veggies, looking for a product that lasts, chops up vegetables quickly (cube sized) and easy to clean- LOOK NO MORE!! I bought this in July 2010, and its Sept 2013 now, and I haven't got enough words about this little thing. I use it at least 4-5 times a week to chop up vegetables (we're vegetarian, so that's the main component in our diet)-- it does a small size cubes and a medium size cubes that are all great for our curries. It comes with an egg slicer that works for slicing softer things like boiled eggs. Vegetables I have used it for: Onions, Carrots, tomatoes, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, beetroot, radish, squash, pumpkin, peppers, eggs, cheese, and more Indian vegetables like guards (bottle guard, snake guard, etc) all kinds of fruits for a fruit salad/fruit custard/pie - like apples, bananas, strawberry, kiwi, grapes (yes) cantaloupe, melons, etc. It works like a charm and cuts my veggie prep time in a third. I still have to peel and prepare the vegetables- but that's close to nothing. Some hard veggies like carrots and beetroots need extra pressure, I get a small step stool (I`m 5'2") for the extra pressure it needs to cut harder veggies. Sometimes I microwave/steam them first before cutting them up. It would be great if Progressive can incorporate blades with some other shapes in this other than cubes, like thin long rectangular shape- they could also incorporate a grater blade into this. but of course, they're quite clear it only chops up cubes. This is easily the most durable gadget in my kitchen. I bought it for less than 25 bucks back then, seems like progressive has increased the price on this item, but I would still buy it for the current listed price if I knew the worth! I was looking for this to send it to my sister in India, and I`m ordering one right away :)

I have had this chopper for over a year now and just love it! In the summer it makes quick work of salads and ceviche, in the winter it's great for veggie prep in soups and stews. There is a very slight learning curve when starting to use it...applying the right pressure, quick blows work but slow pressing will squash any soft veggies. I find that you have to ensure that the veggie fits within the size of the grate and if not, I cut it to size. For summer salads I cut my plum tomatoes in half and then put on a half, cut side down on the grate and get the most perfect little cubes for my salads. As soon as I'm finished I run in under warm water with the attached comb and have never had a problem. I find I don't need to put it in the dishwasher, but I sometimes do anyway just to sterilize it. This not only cuts prep time to a fraction, but the uniform pieces look very professional in it's presentation. I have bought the other two sizes as well, the smaller grate I use for finely chopped peppers and onions and the smallest for garlic that you want minced, not pressed. If you like egg salad, chop your eggs, onion, celery and whatever else you like in it and stir in the mayo for a salad in 60 seconds! You don't even have to empty between chopping (unless of course your using the veggies for different dishes). The storage case is handy and keeps everything organized and easy to find. Pay attention to the blades that say soft fruits and veggies only...I think this is why some people wrote negative reviews...they really need to read the directions...bet they are mostly guys ;) Addendum: It's been nearly two years and it still works like new, I still love it, still easy to clean and I haven't lost or broken any parts...I was sure by now I would lose the comb but because of the case, I still have it. On a slow week I'll use it twice in a week, on a busy week, several time during the day. I have more recently been using it for fruit...apples, melons, pineapple...and it is the best for strawberries. I have the hardest time using it for yams and turnips but still use it...just requires a little more muscle and no stacking of slices. Summer salads are a breeze and what would take me an hour for a large bowl or two, now takes minutes. I've learned never to leave a cut end of a juicy fruit or veggie facing you...it will squirt juices on you...instead if possible I put the cut side down or face it away from me. I still use the other two smaller units but not as often as this one...it is truely a staple in my kitchen. UPDATE: it’s been 11 years now, and my bin just cracked. I thought about looking for a replacement bin. I have tested other units and I just don’t like them as well. Since I’ve had this unit for 15 years, I think it’s well worth the money to buy the same unit all over again… May I get another 15 years out of it. The blades never dulled in all of 15 years! Other than the bin cracking from my forceful, slamming down over the years no other parts were ever lost or broken. Thanks to the plastic holding bin. Most of the other units that I’ve tried had smaller surface areas. Most did not have the feet on the bottom to keep the unit from sliding and it’s likely what kept it from breaking for 15 years. It went in and out of the dishwasher for 15 years with no issues. Very few units have the little fork that can clean out that upper great and it’s so important! And Very few units have the little fork that can clean out that upper grate and it’s so important! And no other unit has a holding bin to keep all of the parts intact. And although I have two other similar units from other brands, I’m gonna spend the 40 bucks to get this again. I give this unit my highest recommendation!

This chopper arrived at my home about a month ago and has quickly become a kitchen staple. I use it almost daily for salad. My usual chopped salad which used to take 30 min to make, now only takes about 5 min. So its a wonderful time saver and easy to use. You do have to bang down the lid with the bottom of your fist. It takes a bit of strength, but I actually find it fun and a bit of a stress reliever! I find you do have to use firm, not too ripe vegetables, and try to quarter them first. I've used it on plum tomatoes, cucumbers, red peppers and onions and it works well with the large slotted blade insert. The small one did not do a good job. I also tried the "fruit slicer" insert on strawberries and it worked well, but I prob wont use this as much. All in all a great purchase and much better than electrical, small food choppers that I have owned which just turn veggies into mush. For cleaning, if you use the provided "comb" and dont overfill the container, you should be fine. All the parts go in the dishwasher and store nicely in the box provided.

This is fabulous for dicing firm vegetables - we actually use it a lot for onions. For something like bell peppers, you need to position them with the skin up otherwise the peppers sometimes get mushed. Don't even try it for something soft like a tomato. My biggest complaint with the product is the bottom container. Since you have to apply quite a bit of force to the lid to get the vegetables pushed through the cutting blades, the tiny legs on the container can cause the pressure on the base to be uneven, allowing the bottom to crack - this is my third one in roughly 4 years. Some would say that getting more than a year's use is still a good deal, but it is irritating none the less. I really think it would be studier with no cracking of the base if there were no feet and the container just sat flat on the surface - maybe I'll even try to remove the feet and see if that helps this time.

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Love it - it's easy to store, I keep it on kitchen counter for easy access- last weekend I made a trifle and used the chopper for strawberries... So easy... I chop and slice a lot as I make almost all my meals from scratch and this is very useful...it is durable, way to wash and you can store leftover chopped food directly in the container.

Funciona muy bien y como debe, pero es necesario agarrarle el chiste, necesitas aplicar fuerza y agarrarle la onda, pero era de esperarse ya que las navajas no son lo mas filoso del mundo. Como tip te puedo decir que bajes la tapa hasta que este en contacto con la verdura, y despues rapida y fuertemente bajes todo, justo en donde viene la instruccion de donde empujar, si no lo haces bien desde la esquina vas a tener que aplicar muchisima mas fuerza, y si lo bajas lentamente, puedes terminar solo embarrando todo en las navajas, asi que... rapido y fuerte, solo ten cuidado con no machucarte!!!! El producto es de buena calidad y es resistente!

Amazing quick tool !! Spend more money (for this product) and save YOUR TIME !! Top level plastic quality and metal elements.

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