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BUYERS GUIDE www.kitchenwarenews.com n MARCH 2017 n KITCHENWARE NEWS & HOUSEWARES REVIEW 1 9 Buyer's Guide Peelers and Slicers MICROPLANE MASTER SERIES GRATERS Microplane's Master Series offers the best in contemporary design, durability and flawless performance. Master graters are expertly engineered with Mi- croplane's original stainless steel, etched blades and are securely framed in sturdy, heavy-duty stainless steel. The oiled walnut handles sourced in the US are comfortable to hold, and add a distinctively warm and chic design to kitchen decors. Four Master Graters — Fine, Ribbon, Coarse and Extra Coarse — have a convenient paddle shape design to efficiently maximize the blade's cutting surface. The new series also includes the Master Zester, which sports a longer and narrower Fine blade for cooks who prefer to create citrus zest using a rasp. All of the graters in the Master Series have a modern, low profile that provides ideal weight and balance, as well as space-saving advantages when storing in kitchen drawers. The graters also feature a wide non-slip bottom for stability when positioning the tool vertically on cutting boards, plates and bowls, and a reusable, protective cover for safe storage when not in use. A half-moon shaped stainless steel loop at the end of the handle also allows cooks to hang the graters on a kitchen wall or rack. us.microplane.com 479.880.9632 kitcheninfo@microplane.com MANDOLINE SLICER FROM URBAN TREND The Mandoline Slicer just got a lot safer with a brand new hand guard that pierces the food with sharp metal pins, so the food stays in place during cutting and juli- enning. The mandolin is designed to securely use di- rectly on the prep-surface or safely use in a hand-held vertical position. Safety settings and markings, in con- cert with a non-skid base and hand guard, make the Mandoline Slicer the ultimate kitchen tool. Urban Trend 949.757.0000 www.urbantrend.com EGG SLICER The one handed Egg Slicer makes it easy to slice over a bowl or table. The product features stainless steel wires and a curved handle that keeps tip up when set down. The design keeps hands away from blades. Also great for soft cheeses. The Egg Slicer is BPA free and dishwasher safe on the top rack. Suggested retail price: $9.99 Casabella 800.841.4140 www.casabella.com SLICE & PEEL MANGO TOOL Mangos: great in salsas for fish dishes, fabulous in smoothies. But prepping a mango is definitely an ob- stacle. Zyliss is coming to the rescue with its new Slice & Peel Mango Tool, which will be launching at this year's International Home + Housewares Show. This multi-functional tool de-stones, slices, and peels man- gos without any mess. Zyliss takes design to the next level with a non-slip base and micro-serrated blades to easily cut through tough mango skin. DKB Household USA Corp. 949.699.1884 www.dkbrands.com CITRUSZIPPER FROM FUSIONBRANDS The Fusionbrands CitrusZipper can peel and zest citrus, all in one tool. CitrusZipper allows the user to easily puncture and peel the skip away. The built in zesters can create different zest sizes for flavoring and garnishing. Using a fingernail for the peeling process can leave a sticky mess. The CitrusZipper's peel cutter end opens the skin, and the lifter end removes it from the citrus. The CitrusZipper's two built-in zesters make multiple sizes of pith-free zest, perfect for putting the finishing touches on delectable sorbets, desserts, espressos and cool summer drinks. This tool is available in Stainless steel with an orange or yellow silicone grip. Fusionbrands 877.279.2002 www.fusionbrands.com PROGRESSIVE INTERNATIONAL PL8 COLLECTION The PL8 ® Collection unites innovative functionality and so- phisticated design, resulting in products that enhance the enjoyment of cooking. The PL8 Professional Slicer, now in black with 40 percent more stainless steel, the PL8 com- bines a functional stainless steel deck and black accents. Choose from three slicing thicknesses, including classic julienne and a french fry cut. Controls are simple: one switch takes users from paper-thin slices to a slab cut; a second switch raises and lowers the integrated julienne and french fry blades. It also features a safety lock for cleaning and storage, and the oversized safety hand guard secures food for stable slicing. The soft-grip handle and non-skid feet sit securely when slicing over a cutting board or bowl, plus the slicer is dishwasher safe and patented. Progressive International 253.850.6111 www.progressiveintl.com Aquifer Filtration System From Kohler With the increased awareness of the effect aging inf rastructure can have on water purity, Kohler has developed a water filtration system that effectively reduces lead, mercur y, chlorine and other contaminants in the water, and is one of the few options on the market that significantly reduces pharmaceuticals in drinking water. Made f rom coconut shell- activated carbon, the new Aquifer Filtration System is a much more eco- friendly option than traditional coal-based filters, and is easy enough to install that homeowners will not need to hire a professional to ensure clean drinking water for their families. Being able to control the quality of water that enters the home is of paramount importance for many of today's consumers. The new Aquifer Filtration System provides the peace of mind they've been looking for by ensuring that sustainable and clean filtered water will always be available to them. The system uses green materials to filter the water and easily fits under the sink, even if there are other products like garbage disposals there. While it is recommended the Aquifer Filtration System is used with a filtered water faucet, it can also connect to any type of faucet's cold water line — kitchen, lavatory or beverage. Priced competitively to allow consumers at any level to be able to afford clean water, the Aquifer Filtration System also has an optional subscription program that is available online and lets users sign up to automatically receive a new filter ever y three, six, nine or 12 months, ensuring that they never have to deal with the hassle of finding replacement filters. Additionally, a recycling program gives consumers an easy way to dispose of the used materials: the filter comes with postage-paid packaging that can be used to ship it to a third party, which uses the materials to make concrete aggregate for building roads. W ith the Aquifer Filtration System, consumers can easily and affordably take control over the water quality in their homes while knowing they can responsibly handle disposal of the used materials. A subscription ser vice makes replacing the filter convenient so that homeowners are always guaranteed f resh, safe water and knowing that the system itself uses eco-f riendly materials sets it apart f rom alternatives on the market that use coal to filter water. KN

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