Are spiralizers a foodie fad? Here’s why we – and Nigella (!) – vouch for this kitchen tool

Revolutionise your veggies with our top pick: ProCook's Spiralizer. This way, you can introduce more fruits and vegetables into your diet - which helps support a healthy lifestyle. We love this spiralizer as it is well-priced, comes from a premium and trusted brand, and will inspire creativity in the kitchen. Better yet, it's made from heavy-duty stainless steel (yay) and offers two blades for your choice in spiral strands. Plus, the base is safe and sturdy. No zoodle-related accidents here.

From over 200 reviews, this spiralizer is well-loved by customers for its quality and value. One customer says it's "nice and sturdy" - and likes that it comes in two different-sized blades, which makes it a versatile and user-friendly pick. Another says they love using it for courgette and says it is a creative way to use this veggie up. Customers recommend spiralising courgette and chucking the zoodles in the air fryer. Yummy. However, some find it a little tricky to clean.

Healthy and delicious meals are guaranteed with this handheld spiralizer. Featuring three blades and four different spiral strand sizes, it's a versatile pick to spruce up ordinary pasta dishes or summer salads. We love that the Handheld Spiralizer in Sage from ProCook is portable, as well as easy to use and store. If you're like us, appliances and gadgets are fighting for space in our kitchen cupboards - so, this spiralizer is a budget-friendly choice for smaller kitchens. Brilliant.

Though not teaming with reviews, this Handheld Spiralizer in Sage from ProCook is said to be a little nifty little gadget. One customer says their kids now eat raw cucumber and carrots because the spiralizer has made veggies so fun! Isn't that great to hear? Not only that but it's said to be super easy to use and clean. However, it not be as efficient as other picks on our list

Thanks to the OXO Good Grips Handheld Spiralizer, you can cut vegetables into curly noodles with ease. It's a small gadget—perfect for fitting in your kitchen cupboards—but it's also super easy to use and can store your spiralised masterpieces. The open-blade design accommodates most veggies from long courgettes to round potatoes - and will keep your hands safe. If you're looking for a compact, budget-friendly and safe option you can't go wrong with OXO.

Customers like how easy this OXO Spiralizer is to use. From over 5,000 reviews, this pick is well-liked, earning a respectable 4.1/5 average star rating. They mention that it's simple to use and works well for what is expected. Compact in design, it's great for smaller spaces, too. One customer calls themselves a "complete convert" to zoodles. Another says they had a "job" deciding which spiralizer is best for them, and chose this pick for its simplicity and how easy it is to clean. However, some customers disagree with the value of money.

Enter Joseph Joseph's Spiro Vegetable Spiralizer - isn't it lovely? Self-containing, this pick keeps mess to a minimum and makes an easy job out of crafting noodles for tea. You can spiralize lots of veggies and even some fruit with this pick, thanks to its three blade variations - coarse, fine and a rotary grating blade for versatility. Fabulous! Plus, it comes with a soft grip handle, making it super easy to use and your veggie noodles look immaculate. What's not to love?

From over 1,500 reviews, this Joseph Joseph spiralizer is a great pick for all kitchens. Not only is it compact and easy to use, but it's perfect for adding interest to your food. One customer commented that their last spiralizer was huge and messy - and much prefers this model. Though small, it's easy to use and you can "get some huge spirals out of it". A very good purchase, thanks to its functionality - you can grate cheese, too! However, some found it tricky to clean.

With non-slip feet to keep the container steady, this OXO Good Grips Spiralize Grate & Slice Set is a super safe addition to our list. It's a great three-in-one tool for quick meal prep. Yes - it's not just a spiralizer. It's a grater (coarse and medium) and a slicer - to prep veggies and snacks with no effort. Plus, the container collects the food - yay, no mess! - and doubles as a lid for a neat set.

Customers like this OXO spiralizer - not only is it said to be easy to use, but it's good quality and super functional. One customer is surprised that they use it every day, now, and says that "every blade is useful" and that the slicer is particularly great. Another says it's easy to use, wash and though a little pricey, worth every penny. It fits together into a neat and tiny little case. However, some customers differ on the blade sharpness of this space-saving kit.

Transform fresh veggies into noodle-like strands for the yummiest, low-carb meals. The Brieftons 5-Blade Veggie Spiralizer works with a variety of fruits and veggies, from apples to carrots to cabbage and courgettes. Even sliced results? No problem. This spiralizer can handle super-sized vegetables - thanks to its tough, stainless steel blades - and make those fabulous ribbons for your veg-heavy diet. It's compact, safe and easy to clean, too.

Many reviews agree that the functionality, ease of use and quality are this product's strong points. One customer loves that it can even "cope with solid butternut squashes". Not only does it attach firmly to a worktop (super safe), but it also spiralizes perfectly. Yes - the blades were super sharp, so be mindful. Customers differ on the ease of cleaning.