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11% OFFOmcan Manual Tilting Meat Mixer with 17-lb Capacity
SKU#: 43000-007Special Price CAD $319.00 Regular Price CAD $358.39
21% OFFTrento Manual Non-Tilting Meat Mixer with 17 LB Capacity
SKU#: 15000-931Special Price CAD $637.00 Regular Price CAD $803.67
Mix your meat the old fashioned way by using one of Zanduco’s manual meat mixers! Tilting models are available, in 17-lb and 44-lb working capacity. These manually operated meat-mixing models have a removable paddle, which makes cleaning and maintenance easy! A manual meat mixer allows you to easily mix spices and flavours directly into your meat! A clear plastic cover ensures that the mixture is contained and remains free from unwanted ingredients. A meat mixer allows your establishment to diversify and try out new and interesting flavours! Make seasonal flavours and different types of meat available to make your butcher shop, deli, restaurant, or commercial kitchen unique! Looking for something with a larger capacity? Zanduco also carries a large selection of electric meat mixers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What operations still use manual meat mixers?
Manual meat mixers suit small butcher shops, specialty sausage makers, and restaurants with occasional sausage programs. They work well for batches under 20 lb where electric units would be oversized for the volume.
How do manual meat mixers compare to electric models?
Manual meat mixers cost far less and need no electrical outlet, but tire operators fast on batches over 20 lb. Electric meat mixers in the Meat Mixers, Electric category handle higher volume efficiently.
Are manual meat mixers made of stainless steel?
Yes. Commercial manual meat mixers are built in stainless steel to meet Canadian food safety standards and to resist corrosion. The paddles, bowl, and crank mechanism all stay food-safe through routine sanitation cycles.
Which manual meat mixer sizes does Zanduco Canada stock?
Manual meat mixers on Zanduco Canada come in 15 lb, 25 lb, and larger capacities from Omcan. Hand-crank design suits small-scale sausage making and occasional commercial use.
Do manual meat mixers work for sausage production?
Yes, manual meat mixers blend ground meat with seasonings and cure evenly for small sausage batches. For higher sausage volume, pair them with dedicated Sausage Stuffers rather than grinder attachments.
Can manual meat mixers handle cold meat?
Yes. Manual meat mixers handle cold and lightly tempered meat well. Cold meat actually mixes better because fat stays firm and doesn't smear, which matters for consistent sausage and cured meat texture.
Should a hobbyist or small butcher shop buy manual meat mixers?
Manual meat mixers fit hobbyists and small butcher shops making under 50 lb of mixed meat per week. Beyond that volume, the labour cost of cranking by hand makes an electric meat mixer the better investment.
