Minced meat dishes are a specialty of many cuisines of the world. Kebabs, dumplings, lasagna, burgers, manti or simple cutlets - you can't cook without good minced meat. Making it at home is extremely easy if the kitchen has a meat grinder, for example, from UNIT. Everyone remembers the Soviet units with a mechanical handle, which had to be constantly twisted in order to chop the meat. How much strength and nerves this device took!
Progress does not stand still, and now, instead of outdated equipment, an electric meat grinder has come to replace it. Today, meat processing has become much easier, you can choose any product - the knives will cope with sinewy meat, and there are suitable attachments for chicken bones.
The modern kitchen has expanded the functionality of the meat grinder; not only minced meat is expected from the device. Accordingly, store shelves offer a colossal selection of equipment. Before buying the desired equipment, you should carefully study the descriptions for the product, its characteristics and capabilities. You should think about and decide what kind of additional work will be performed in the meat grinder, and whether it makes sense to overpay for unnecessary.
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The popularity of grinder models ensures that the selection criteria are met.
What power should a meat grinder have:
This function allows the auger to free itself from a stuck piece or vein.
When the unit is operating at maximum power, there is a danger of overheating the motor, which can break it. The manufacturer provides for this hazard in the following ways:
The dream of any housewife is a silent technique, so a conscientious manufacturer will pay special attention to this aspect.
In the description of the device, you will probably find information about the speeds of the unit. The more speeds, the wider the range of capabilities of the technique.
Rubberized stable feet will help you to quickly and safely perform work, will not allow the device to move.
A variety of attachments will expand the possibilities for preparing different dishes. Modern electric meat grinders can be equipped with attachments not only for meat and vegetables, but also attachments for making homemade pasta, cookies, forming cutlets. Some are equipped with a Juicer attachment. Remember that each feature will increase the average price of the device.
How to choose a good and convenient unit for your kitchen, what company products is it better to pay attention to? Russian buyers have long appreciated the merits of the Austrian manufacturer of small household appliances UNIT. All models are made strictly in accordance with international quality standards and have a 2 year warranty. In any corner of the country, repairing UNIT equipment is not a problem, since there are branded service centers almost everywhere.
For all UNIT meat grinders, replacement of parts is real. Any broken or missing part or attachment can be purchased. Also on sale is a ceramic disc with a self-sharpening knife. Such a kit will allow the electric meat grinder to serve even longer.
This budget electric meat grinder will appeal to all lovers of the "price-quality" principle. The body of the device is metal; plastic top, available in two colors - black and white. The meat grinder is controlled by three mechanical illuminated buttons: on / off, slow and reverse. Has two speeds.
In the complete set:
Rated power of the meat grinder 700 W, productivity up to 2.5 kg per minute. Copes with all types of meat. Stable - does not budge during operation. Moderately noisy.
This model has an extended configuration. UNIT UGR-460 is supplied with a grater, with attachments for cutting vegetables, for sausages and kebbe. Maximum power - 1500 W, nominal - 700 W. The meat grinder does an excellent job with both shredding vegetables and sinewy meat. Productivity - 2.5 kg per minute. It is worth noting that this device has an expanded working chamber, due to which the productivity is increased.
Control is carried out using a touch LCD screen, on which you can monitor the temperature of the motor (in order to avoid overheating), the continuous operation of the device can be paused. Also, when choosing products for processing on the screen, the meat grinder itself turns on the appropriate speed.
The UGR-460 meat grinder has earned respect from many bloggers for its very good characteristics. On YouTube you can watch a lot of reviews and reviews of UNIT UGR-460. Judging by such reviews, the cooks are confused by the only drawback in the UGR-460 - the short length of the power cord and the absence of a holder for it, that is, there is nothing to attach the wire in a twisted state to - it will simply "dangle".
The UGR-464 electric meat grinder is the most compact and lightweight - its weight is only 2.7 kg. Rated power - 450 W, productivity - 2 kg per minute. The set includes vegetable cutters, sausage and kebbe attachments, 3 metal nets. A device of this small size will make it very convenient to store and transport the device.
This instance is perfect for use in the country or in a very small kitchen. All UNIT meat grinders are made with metal gears - this ensures the durability and reliability of the equipment.
It would seem that this unit has no place in the rating, but UNIT UEN-762 has a “Meat grinder” attachment, which at home can easily cope with the tasks of meat processing. Everyone has different preferences, so for some it is more convenient to have one multifunctional device in the kitchen than many separate ones.
Materials used for assembly are high quality UEN-762. The auger, knife and gears are metal, so they will last a long time. Of course, the dimensions of the product are impressive; before buying, you should immediately find a place for it for permanent storage.
The meat grinder is easily inserted into the mixer, it is held securely. The auger is tightly connected to the body - juices or part of the products do not leak and do not stain the mixer body or table. The mixer body is made of plastic, the food tray is also made of plastic.
UNIT UEN-762 will especially appeal to confectioners. The device can not only grind, mix, but also knead various types of dough, and with a meat grinder you can grind nuts, dried fruits, cookies.
UGR-457 | UGR-460 | UGR-464 | UEN-762 | |
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Rated power (W) | 700 | 700 | 450 | - |
Maximum power (W) | 1500 | 1500 | 1300 | 1000 |
Productivity (kg / min) | 2,5 | 2,5 | 2 | 1 |
Tray material | metal | metal | plastic | plastic |
Sausage attachment | there is | there is | there is | there is |
Kebbe nozzle | there is | there is | there is | there is |
Vegetable cutters | not | there is | there is | there is |
Discs (quantity, diameter) | 3 (3mm, 5mm, 7mm) | 2 (5mm, 8mm) | 3 | 2 (5mm, 7mm) |
Overload protection | there is | there is | there is | there is |
Electric shock protection | there is | there is | there is | there is |
LCD screen | not | there is | not | not |
Grinder weight (kg) | 3,5 | 3,83 | 2,7 | 7,86 |
Average price (rub) | 3500 | 5500 | 3200 | 7500 |
UNIT meat grinders have long settled in the kitchens of domestic housewives. Affordable price and excellent build quality, advanced functionality and ease of repair are the main advantages of this technique. The company is also known for the production of blenders, juicers, grills, toasters, waffle makers, scales, kettles and other small household appliances. The free two-year warranty is also a plus for UNIT.
The equipment is packed in sturdy cardboard boxes with a plastic handle on top for easy transportation. Inside, the parts of the meat grinder are packed in bags and protective foam. A detailed, understandable instruction in Russian is attached. Each model of UNIT meat grinders has a plastic pusher for convenience, a sickle-shaped steel knife, protection against motor overloads, protection against electric shock (situations are different). For the price, these products also look advantageous against the background of competitors.