Saladacco

[haresmum]

I am interested in purchasing a Saladacco but reviews of it are awful! The ones I am looking at all seem to be by Joyce Chen...is there another brand I should be looking for or are people just using the appliance wrong? Help!

Allison

[Rawkinlocs]

I think it just really depends on each individual. I mean, I own one and I love mine...use it often for making thin slices or spiralized veggies. I know that some prefer the Spirooli and I'd also like to own that one in addition TO the Spiral Slicer just because it makes larger sized "noodles" so if I want more "spaghetti-sized" pasta as opposed to angelhair-sized, then I would have that.

But there is a thread that kinda goes into why people like either one...I'll see if I can dig it up for ya!

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Okay...here is a thread that has another thread within it...you may want to view both and form your own thoughts on which one to purchase. But again, I've had mine for a while...no broken handle, it's still working well after almost 2 years and I've gotten how to use it down so no problems here! Not sure if it's Joyce Chen or not...it's been a while, but I got it through Alissa's site so..

[Sunshine9]

I was nervous about purchasing one also when I read the reviews talking about how difficult it is to use. I got one anyway, and am extremely happy with it!!! I find it simple and easy to use. I haven't found it to be difficult at all, though I find I do have to be thoughtful when I use it, and press down a bit on the handle to get individual zucchini noodles, but its still fast and great. I suppose you'll have to decide for yourself, but compared to other gadgets its quite inexpensive and I love the raw meals it has opened up for me!

[haresmum]

Thanks, I think I will give it a try!

Allison

[Trish]

I didn't like my Saladacco at first, but, now that I've been trained properly with it, I love it!! It is great for making thin slices, especially for the rawvioli recipe and for angel hair zucchini. Alissa sells one on her web site. It isn't very expensive and it is definitely worth a try. The trick is to push down while turning. I would highly recommend it. :D

[JMD]

I have the Joyce Chen one and have not had success with it after some tries. It has turned my zuchinni "strips" into mush too often:( However, I may not be pushing down hard enough like other people have said. On a good note itt is not that expensive, but I hardly use it.

[Sillybloss]

I have the Joyce Chen one and when used properly, it does turn out beautiful noodles. However, I was extremely sick when I first went raw and had to rest a lot using it just to make one meal because it takes (for me) a LOT of energy to work. Because of that, I tend to stay a bit clear of it....but it does do a fabulous job when I use it. I wish there was an attachment for the cuisinart that did the same thing. THAT would be great!

[TimmyC]

I had trouble using mine at first, but I now love it as I was using it the wrong way initially. At first everything was coming out mushy, and I was very frustrated, but my wife educated me on the proper use of the Spiral Slicer. Once you know how to use it, you'll love it. The problem was I never read the directions....just threw them away.

Enjoy.

Tim

[Tee42]

But I love mine. I can't believe how easy it is to make angel hair "pasta" out of Zucchini! I have to add though that I've not had much luck with harder veggies like beets and sweet potatoes. (If anyone can give me any tips I'd be forever greatful.)

All in all though I'm loving what I think of as Angel Hair "Rawsta" :D enough to make it worth the purchase of the spiralizer.

Lannette

[rawpriestess]

I love my saladaco Joyce Chen brand.

I know several people who have purchased different brands, and none work as well.

You do have to
press down firmly
only go in the direction of the blade
make sure the little flippy thingy is in the right position to make the noodles

Other than that it is easy.

Every time I have heard someone have trouble with theirs, it is because of one of these reasons, once you know to only do the above things, it works perfectly.

My opinion, is THAT ALL CHALLENGES WITH THE SALADACO ARE OPERATOR ERROR.

[twinee1]

Love it too !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[twinee1]

My opinion, is THAT ALL CHALLENGES WITH THE SALADACO ARE OPERATOR ERROR.

That was me ..you crack me up rp !!!!!!!!!1 :p

[mbf]

I too was discouraged by the bad reviews but bought one from Alissa's store. I was able to make pasta the firdt time I tried !

I don't use it at all though because I don't like the pasta ! so it's in the appliance graveyard :( but it worked well when I did.

MBF

[Tee42]

Rawpriestess,

Thank you for the gentle slap on the hand. ;) Maybe you can help me figure this out. My "spiralizer" is the one available through Alissa's site. I have throughly read the instructions. When I attempt to use a sweet potato in the thing and press down really hard the top of the potato where the prongs grab it tears up rather than the slicer or spiralizer doing their thing. (I actually place the appliance below the level of my waist to get leverage.)

After pondering the user error thing I think I'll try cutting the potato even smaller than I have in the past but my fear is that doing so will result in there being even less potato to hook those top prongs into.

TIA to anyone for any tips you can provide.

Lannette

[CAdreamer]

I have both and I actually prefer the spirooli...I like the thicker noodles and it
seems to be a sturdier machine. I found it at a thrift store for about $5, after I had been using the saladacco for some time.

[swiddweas]

Well, I have had some luck with mine, but the negatives almost outweigh the postitives.

#1. I have to really push down hard to get the thing to do anything at all.

#2. Then, the little blade turner thingy flips on its own and surprise! I end up
getting not only noodles, but slices, too. Just what I didn't want.

#3. To avoid getting the blades mixed up is almost impossible, unless one
has three hands, one to hold down the blade changer, one to hold down
the machine and one to press and turn. Still haven't figured that one out.

#4 After the noodles/slices are made, their is so much waste left over..thick
slices that should have been processed, but got stuck or are too thin to go
thru the slicer properly.

[CAdreamer]

If you have a bread board that slides out from under the counter, try this...
Pull it out and push the saladacco up against the counter edge. That will hold it, or put a wet cloth or piece of rubberized material under it to keep it in place. The machine would be better if it had a suction cup on the bottom like the spirooli.