For over 80 years, Paderno (Italy) has been a leading company in the manufacturing of professional cookware and kitchen utensils. The company is constantly engaged in enhancing the quality of its products and consistently complies with the most recent laws relating to public health and safety. For this purpose, the new factory in Orfengo, Novara, near Milan, is equipped with a modern laboratory with high technology instruments (X-rays, atomic absorption, etc.), which enables Paderno to carry out its own chemical tests on the raw materials used and check their conformity to the standards required. Special attention is paid to the environment and to general safety. The spiral vegetable slicer cuts vegetables and fruits into curly ribbon-like slices. By placing the vegetable or fruit on the prongs of the wheel and turning the wheel while pushing the base toward the vertical julienne blade continuous spiral strands and curled julienne strips are created. The slicer is made of plastic. 3 sets of blades with 1/8 (3mm) or 1/4 (6mm) spacing Straight blade for ribbon cuts Slicer Material: Plastic Cleaning and care: Dishwasher safe