The buffalo chopper is a food processing machine, also known as a bowl cutter or a food cutter, used for finely chopping raw or cooked food products. The chopper is typically used by restaurants, but smaller choppers can be used at home to cut meat, vegetables or grains.

Appearance

The larger buffalo choppers include a cast iron bowl with a stationary blade. The chopper has a lid with an enlarged portion to accommodate the size of the blade. Smaller buffalo choppers for home use are commonly made of stainless steel instead of cast iron.

Function

To use the buffalo chopper, place the food into the cast iron bowl. The bowl rotates during the cutting process. The blade spins as the food passes through it, until the food is at its desired size. For safety reasons, the lid should remain on the cutter while in use.

Uses

The buffalo chopper is most commonly used to cut meat, although it can cut other food products as well. Larger choppers are designed for commercial use and can grind down large portions of meat in various sizes.

Features

The buffalo chopper can have a large single blade or two blades that work together to chop more finely. Modern models come in different sizes and shapes designed with particular types of food in mind. Models also come with various bowl and lid sizes to contain different quantities of food.

Origin of Name

The origin of the name buffalo chopper is unknown. It is not a brand name. Some people tie it to the Buffalo Machine company, while some attribute the name to the machine's ability to cut tough meat, such as that of buffalo. Many believe the name derives from the shape of the cutter itself, which resembles the hump of a buffalo's back.

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