Nemco Easy LettuceKutter for 1/2" Slices - NE556501

Nemco  Easy LettuceKutter for 1/2" Slices - NE556501

The Nemco 55650-1 Easy LettuceKutter is durable, easy to use, and easy to clean. It has a stainless steel and aluminum-cast construction. It provides long-lasting performance for maximum ROI. Its legs are angled with non-slip feet to provide a stable cutting platform for fast and easy precision cutting with minimal wear on the unit. It is the only lettuce cutter on the market that enables operators to disassemble the blade and pusher head for cleaning without tools. All operators need to do is pull one pin to remove the pusher block then lift the blade assembly out with ease.

The 55650-1 has interlocked blades nested in the frame to ensure they do not suffer from flexing. The pre-tensioned blade assemblies can be changed out (additional blades come separately) with little or no blade tensioning required. The scalloped blade edges have been added for cleaner cuts and no crushing or bruising of the lettuce. This enables the lettuce to stay fresh for longer without any browning.

Features 

• The Beauty Is in the Blades
• 1/2" slices
• Interlocked blades nested in the frame don’t suffer from flexing
• Pretensioned blade assemblies are easy to change out, with little or no blade tensioning required
• Scalloped blade edges have been added to some assemblies for cleaner cuts and no crushing or bruising—lettuce stays fresh longer with no rusting or browning
• Easy to Use. Easy to CleanGet long-lasting performance for maximum ROI
• Angled, cast aluminum legs with no-slip feet provide a stable cutting platform, for fast and easy precision cutting with minimal wear on the unit
• This is the only lettuce cutter on the market that allows the blade and pusher head to come apart for cleaning without tools
• Just pull one pin to remove the pusher block, then lift the blade assembly out with ease
• All stainless steel and aluminum-cast construction

What our Experts Think

• The Nemco NE556501 Easy LettuceKutter (1/2" slices) is a high-performance commercial prep tool designed for fast, uniform lettuce cutting in busy foodservice operations.
• Experts highlight its ability to cut a whole cored head of lettuce in one motion, significantly reducing prep time and labor in salad-heavy kitchens.
• The 1/2" slice configuration delivers consistent portioning, making it ideal for salads, wraps, sandwiches, and buffet-style service where uniform texture matters.
• Built with stainless steel scalloped interlocking blades, it produces clean cuts that minimize bruising and help keep lettuce fresher for longer without browning.
• Operators value the tool-free disassembly system, allowing the blade assembly and pusher block to be removed quickly for fast, hygienic cleaning during peak service.
• The heavy-duty cast aluminum frame with non-slip feet ensures stability during continuous use, even in high-output prep environments.
• Experts also note its multi-use capability beyond lettuce, including cabbage, melons, and even cooked chicken for salads and wraps.
• Overall, the NE556501 is regarded as a labor-saving, high-consistency prep machine that improves speed, product quality, and kitchen efficiency in high-volume foodservice operations.

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