Consumer Reports Ranks Top 5 Kitchen Tools for Ease and Efficiency
Consumer Reports recently evaluated five kitchen gadgets designed to simplify cooking and reduce hand strain. First up is the Oxo Vegetable Chopper, priced at $19.99. It features a push-to-dice mechanism and an angled shape that enhances stability while chopping veggies evenly, and it’s dishwasher-safe. Next is the Tenura Silicone Jar Opener, available for $13.82, which has a ridged design to make opening jars easier; there's also a smaller version for bottle caps. The Zyliss Classic Rotary Handheld Cheese Grater, costing $22.95, lets you shred a four-ounce block of Parmesan in under a minute and works well for both right- and left-handed users. The Sweet Alice Gravity Electric Pepper & Salt Mill Grinder Set, at $18.99, starts grinding when tilted and includes an LED light. Finally, the Kitchen Mama Auto Electric Can Opener, for $29.99, automatically cuts can lids and has a magnet to lift them off, making it easy to store. These tools aim to help home cooks tackle everyday tasks with less effort.
Key facts
- Consumer Reports tested five kitchen gadgets.
- Oxo Vegetable Chopper costs $19.99 and uses push-to-dice mechanism.
- Tenura Silicone Jar Opener costs $13.82 and reduces hand strain.
- Zyliss Classic Rotary Handheld Cheese Grater costs $22.95 and grates Parmesan in under 60 seconds.
- Sweet Alice Gravity Electric Pepper & Salt Mill Grinder Set costs $18.99 and activates by tipping.
- Kitchen Mama Auto Electric Can Opener costs $29.99 and produces smooth edges.
- All tools aim to ease hand fatigue during repetitive kitchen tasks.
- The article is from Quartz, based on Consumer Reports testing.
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