The slicing blade is suitable for a variety foods including, meat, poultry, bread, cakes, sandwiches, fruit and vegetables. Partially thawed or lightly frozen foods require a model thatincludessuitable'freezer' blades(larger teeth).Freezerblades fortheKN400 canbepurchased from Kenwood Spares via www.4kenwood.co.uk or by calling 0844 557 3653.