The Zyliss Food Chopper quickly cuts up fruit and vegetables on a chopping board. Each time you press the plunger, the blade extends, cuts the food, and rotates to a new position. Blade cover removes for quick cleaning. Included cup and lid acts as a storage container for leftover ingredients once you're done chopping. Handle locks down for compact easy storage in kitchen cabinets or drawers. This food chopper is an attractive and innovative timesaver. Since 1948, Zyliss has been creating tools and gadgets to meet the growing need of consumers worldwide. Behind every Zyliss kitchen tool is the design to delight principle.