# Multifaceted Culinary Aids The Roll & Mix Kitchen Roller Has Three Functions in One By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-03-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roll-mix-kitchen-roller References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/38650/) & [magasinedenuit.ahsayane](http://magasinedenuit.ahsayane.com/2011/03/06/rollmix-new-kitchen-tools-2011-2/) You can have a cutlery drawer full of assorted utensils, but perhaps the best way to streamline your food preparation area is to use the Roll&Mix Kitchen Roller. Easily amalgamated to form one item, the appliance leaves the chef with a smooth rolling pin composed of two separate halves. One side of the press unscrews to become a [pestle grinder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-mortar-and-pestle), while the other is a a bottle fit for the storage of [cooking oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/material-kitchen). This [multifunctional culinary system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/actifry-appliance) was featured as one of the "New Kitchen Tools of 2011," appearing at the 2011 Home + Housewares Show. It was designed by Marcial Ahsayane and made from white polyethylene HDPE, giving the Roll&Mix Kitchen Roller superior qualities of a streamlined aesthetic and durability. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multifunctional Kitchen Tools:** The Roll & Mix Kitchen Roller epitomizes the trend of combining multiple functionalities into one kitchen tool. - **Streamlined Food Preparation:** The Roll & Mix Kitchen Roller addresses the need for a streamlined and efficient food preparation process. - **Innovative Kitchen Appliances:** The Roll & Mix Kitchen Roller represents the ongoing trend of introducing innovative and versatile kitchen appliances. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware:** The Kitchenware industry can benefit from incorporating multifunctional and innovative tools like the Roll & Mix Kitchen Roller. - **Housewares:** The Housewares industry can capitalize on the demand for streamlined and efficient food preparation tools such as the Roll & Mix Kitchen Roller. - **Appliances:** The Appliances industry has the opportunity to introduce more versatile and multifunctional kitchen appliances similar to the Roll & Mix Kitchen Roller. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Telescoping Component Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-kitchen-aid.md) - [Multi-Functional Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-kitchen-tools.md) - [Multi-Functional Food Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-food-container.md) - [Eight-in-One Kitchen Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchyhub.md) - [Versatile Kitchen Multi-Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-multitools.md) - [Multi-Functional Cook Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-cooking-appliance.md) - [Sustainable Kitchen Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix.md) - [Modular Multifunctional Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pronto-and-alto.md) - [Multi-Functional Pasta Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-pasta-spoon.md)