ELMA manual meat grinder: Grandma’s “Kashir” before electricity

Scientific Facts – Mechanics + Food Safety: 1. Its scientific name: Manual Meat Grinder. This is a manual meat grinder. Before the electric grinder came out in the 1990s, every Moroccan and European household had one like it. 2. How does it work? Auger Principle: Hopper: You put the pieces of meat in it. Auger: When you turn the handle, the auger pushes the meat forward like a screw. Blade & Plate: At the end, there is a rotating blade that cuts the meat, and a perforated grinding plate that determines whether you want the meat to be fine or coarse. The number 5 means size 5. The clamp at the bottom secures the grinder firmly to the wooden table so it doesn’t slip when you press down. 3. Why was it necessary? Before refrigerators, people used to grind meat to make “kofta, merguez sausage, paprika.” Grinding increases the surface area, so it cooks faster and preserves well with salt and spices. Important safety warning: