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Cheese-Melting Appliances

The NutriChef Raclette Cheese Melting Machine Prepares Fresh Toppings

— December 4, 2017 — Art & Design
The NutriChef Raclette Cheese Melting Machine has been created with dinner parties in mind to provide you with the ability to serve freshly melted cheeses to your favorite meals.

The appliance works by incorporating a mini heat lamp that can be adjusted and angled onto the accompanying holder section where your choice of cheese can be placed. This will allow you to continuously melt cheese and scrape it onto a nearby dish without the need to run back and forth between the table and the microwave or oven.

The NutriChef Raclette Cheese Melting Machine is perfect for get togethers to add fresh toppings to the dishes being served, which could include pasta, salads or even as an open-concept Fondue setup for creating small nibbles.
Trend Themes
1. Cheese-melting Machines - The trend of creating new appliances for cheese lovers opens up opportunities for innovative companies to create new ways to enjoy melted cheese.
2. Home Entertaining Appliances - The rise of appliances specifically designed for parties and dinner gatherings shows the potential for creating new products and services that simplify home entertaining.
3. Food Accessory Innovation - Creating new appliances to provide fresh toppings and accompaniments to meals offers opportunities for companies to create innovative food accessories and add-ons.
Industry Implications
1. Appliances - The development of cheese-melting machines and home-entertaining appliances shows potential for growth and innovation in the home appliance industry.
2. Food Service Industry - The ability to add freshly melted cheese to dishes at the table opens up potential for innovation in the food service industry, specifically in the realm of tableside service and customization.
3. Kitchen Accessories - The creation of food accessories, such as cheese-melting machines, opens up new areas for innovation and product development in the kitchen accessory industry.
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