The Multifunctional Food Chopper, Kitchen Vegetable Slicer Dicer Cutter (often labeled as a 9-in-1, 12-in-1, or 13-in-1 system) is a versatile manual kitchen gadget designed to simplify food preparation by combining several cutting functions into one compact tool.1

It is a popular solution for quickly chopping, slicing, and dicing vegetables for salads, stir-fries, and meal prep, and typically features a combination of stainless steel blades and food-grade plastic components.2

Here is an overview of the common features:

Key Features of the Multifunctional Veggie ChopperFeatureDetailsInterchangeable BladesThe main feature is the variety of stainless steel blade inserts. These allow you to switch between different styles of cuts:Dicing Grids: For small, medium, and large cubes (dicer).Slicers: For thin slices (mandoline style).Shredders/Juliennes: For thin strips or coarse shreds.Grater: For cheese or other grating needs.Wavy Slicer: For crinkle-cut vegetables.Integrated ContainerA large, clear plastic collection container sits beneath the cutting platform to catch and store the chopped ingredients, keeping your countertop clean.Drain Basket/ColanderMany models include an inner basket, often with a rotating feature, that fits inside the main container. This allows you to rinse and drain the chopped vegetables right after cutting.Safety HolderA handguard or food holder is usually included to safely hold vegetables and protect your fingers when using the mandoline-style slicing blades.Cleaning ToolA small fork or cleaning brush is provided to remove any food residue stuck in the tiny grooves of the dicing grids.MaterialMade from a combination of BPA-free, food-grade plastic for the body/container and ultra-sharp stainless steel for the blades.Common Functions

The chopper provides multiple ways to process food:3

1. Dicing (Press-down mechanism): For onions, peppers, tomatoes, and other soft/medium-firm vegetables.

2. Slicing (Mandoline inserts): For uniform potato chips, cucumber slices, or carrot rounds.

3. Shredding/Julienne (Blade inserts): For making coleslaw, hash browns, or matchstick carrots.4

4. Grating (Blade inserts): For cheese, ginger, or garlic.5

5. Peeling (Separate tool): Some sets include a complementary vegetable peeler.6