Welcome to JARAWALA | 110+ Years old firm since 1914 | The First Choice of Indian Namkeen and Sweet Makers.
Welcome to JARAWALA | 110+ Years old firm since 1914 | The First Choice of Indian Namkeen and Sweet Makers.
Commercial Potato & Banana Wafer Slicer Guide: 1-Blade to 5-Blade, Jumbo & Katri Thickness Calibration
Wafer Slicing Guide • Jarawala™ (Est. 1914, Sihor, Gujarat)
How to choose between Single, 2-Blade, 3-Blade, 5-Blade, Jumbo, and Katri Potato & Banana Wafer Slicers?
Multi-blade rotary and manual wafer slicers from Jarawala™ multiply slicing speed proportionally per hand stroke while keeping chip thickness uniform between 0.5mm and 3.0mm to prevent oil soggy centres. Choose the Single Blade Slicer (₹710) for home/small batches, the Jarawala Jumbo Wafer Slicer (₹1,150) for wide raw banana coins and extra-large baking potatoes, the 3-Blade (₹1,449) or 5-Blade Slicer (₹1,650) for commercial hot-chips counters, and the Katri Slicer (₹695) for decorative crisscross net wafers.
1. Jarawala Commercial Wafer Slicer Model Matrix
| Model | Blades | Price (INR) | Best Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Blade Wafer Slicer | 1 Adjustable Blade | ₹710 | Daily kitchen potato & banana chips, cucumber/onion uniform rings |
| Katri Slicer (Net Wafer) | Corrugated Grid Plate | ₹695 | Crispy waffle-cut jali chips and festive farali potato wafers |
| Jarawala Jumbo Wafer Slicer | Wide Adjustable Steel Blade | ₹1,150 | Kerala-style raw green banana chips & commercial wholesale batching |
| 2 Blade Slicer | 2 High-Carbon SS Blades | ₹1,249 | Double-speed small snack counters and cloud kitchens |
| 3 Blade Slicer | 3 High-Carbon SS Blades | ₹1,449 | Hot-chips retail outlets & regional sweet-mart counters |
| 5 Blade Slicer | 5 High-Carbon SS Blades | ₹1,650 | Maximum manual throughput (5 chips per stroke) for high-volume kitchens |
2. How to Prevent Raw Banana Chips from Breaking During Slicing
- Keep Moisture Tight: Peel chilled raw green bananas immediately before slicing over heated palm or groundnut oil (or brine bath) so starch does not gum onto the cutting edge.
- Calibrate Screw Depth (0.8mm–1.2mm): Set Jarawala’s adjustable blade gap strictly at ~1.0mm for translucent banana wafers; going thinner than 0.6mm causes chipping, while exceeding 2.0mm creates chewy centres.
- Clean Without Harsh Abrasives: Flush starch off high-carbon stainless steel blades immediately with lukewarm water and dry thoroughly to keep edges razor-sharp across 4–6 months of heavy daily operation.
3. Frequently Asked Questions
Can blades be sharpened or replaced on Jarawala wafer slicers?
Yes. Jarawala wafer slicers (from Single Blade up to 5-Blade and Jumbo models) use bolted stainless steel blades that can be removed for honing or replacement. Contact our Sihor team on WhatsApp (+91 94277 77746) for genuine replacement blades.
How do I make crisscross net wafers (Katri chips)?
Use the dedicated Katri Slicer (₹695) and rotate the potato 90 degrees between each downward pass across the corrugated steel plate.