Tested: Veggie Spaghetti Cutters from Gefu and Tchibo
Gefu vs Tchibo: we pit two veggie spaghetti cutters against each other. Which one makes better noodles from courgette and carrot?
Pasta is fairly high in carbohydrates: 100g contains around 25g of carbs (a rough guide). If you're cutting back on classic pasta, veggie spaghetti is a great alternative. Courgettes (zucchini) work particularly well for this, with roughly 3.1g of carbs per 100g, as do carrots at around 10g per 100g. All nutritional figures are estimates for general guidance only.
Marielle and I each picked a different veggie spaghetti cutter for this test, so we decided to put our two gadgets head-to-head. Let the contest for the best courgette "zoodles" and carrot noodles begin.
The contenders
- Gefu model: cost around £20 at the time, with two blades for thick and thin spaghetti
- Tchibo model: cost around £13 at the time, with one cutter for spaghetti and another for spirals and rosettes
How the two cutters performed
Both cutters make it easy enough to produce spaghetti-style veg, though the Gefu one is a touch easier to handle. That said, carrot spaghetti made with Gefu's thin blade came out more like shredded carrot than noodles. Our best result came from the Gefu cutter's coarse blade, which gave us really lovely courgette noodles, proper zoodles.
Cleaning: not for the impatient
Neither cutter was easy to clean. We often had to pick out bits of vegetable with a toothpick. There doesn't seem to be any way around it.
Our verdict
Both cutters can turn out decent veggie spaghetti, but the coarse blade on the Gefu model won us over the most. There are, of course, plenty of other veggie spaghetti cutters on the market. Which one has worked best for you?
Frequently asked questions
Which veggie spaghetti cutter performed best in the test?
The coarse blade on the Gefu cutter gave us the best result, producing really nice courgette noodles. The Gefu model was also a little easier to handle overall than the Tchibo one.
Which vegetables work well for veggie spaghetti?
We used courgettes and carrots for this test. Courgettes turn into what are often called zoodles, while carrots make a firmer carrot noodle.
How easy are veggie spaghetti cutters to clean?
Both cutters we tested were a bit fiddly to clean. We often needed a toothpick to remove bits of vegetable stuck in the blades.
Why choose veggie spaghetti over regular pasta?
Regular pasta contains around 25g of carbs per 100g, compared to roughly 3.1g for courgette and 10g for carrot (rough estimates). That makes veggie spaghetti a lower-carb option if you're looking to cut back.
Note: This article is for general information only. It does not constitute medical advice and is no substitute for diagnosis or treatment by doctors or qualified nutrition professionals. If you have any health concerns, please see your doctor.