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Type of Food
To slice or shred fruits or
vegetables that are long
and slender, such as
celery, carrots or
bananas.
To slice or shred fruits or
vegetables that are round,
such as onions, apples or
green peppers.
To slice or shred fruits or
vegetables that are small,
such as strawberries,
mushrooms or radishes.
To shred spinach or other
leaves.
To shred firm and soft
cheeses.
To slice uncooked meat
or poultry.
Preparation
Cut food to fit feed tube
vertically or horizontally.
Pack feed tube securely
in order to keep food
positioned properly.
Peel, core and/or remove
seeds. Cut into halves or
quarters to fit feed tube.
Some foods are easier to
insert onto tube from the
bottom.
Position food vertically or
horizontally in layers in
feed tube. Fill feed tube
in order to keep food
positioned properly.
Stack leaves. Roll up and
stand in feed tube.
Firm cheese should be
very cold. For best results
with soft cheeses, such as
mozzarella, freeze 10 to
15 minutes before
processing. Cut to fit feed
tube.
Cut or roll food to fit feed
tube. Wrap and freeze
food until firm to the
touch, about 30 minutes
to 2 hours, depending
upon thickness of food.
Check to be sure you can
still pierce food with the
tip of a sharp knife. If not,
allow to thaw slightly.
Processing
Process using even
pressure.
Process using even
pressure.
Process using even
pressure.
Process using even
pressure.
Process using even
pressure.
Process using even
pressure.
USING THE SLICING OR SHREDDING DISC
Food Processing at a Glance
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