A citrus trumpet is a kitchen gadget used to extract small amounts of citrus juice without cutting into the fruit. It works by screwing a sharp straw into the fruit, forcing the juice out of a trumpet-shaped opening. The device is made of metal or plastic and is easy to clean. It is not suitable for high volumes of juice or large citrus fruits.
A citrus trumpet is a kitchen gadget designed to make juicing small citrus fruits easier for kitchen projects. The device is sometimes referred to as a juicer, which is slightly misleading since it’s not intended to act like a juicer. For people who frequently request a small amount of citrus juice, a citrus trumpet can be very useful in the kitchen. Some kitchen supply stores carry the fixtures and they can also be ordered from internet retailers.
To use a citrus trumpet, a sharp straw is screwed into the fruit. The blunt end of the straw has a small, trumpet-shaped opening. When the fruit is squeezed, it forces the juice down the straw and out the trumpet, either directly onto the food or into a measuring device for an accurate amount. A strainer is typically included to catch the pulp and seeds so only the juice comes out. When enough juice has been extracted, the citrus can be stored in the refrigerator with the citrus trumpet still attached.
When a citrus trumpet is used, cooks do not need to cut into a citrus fruit, potentially causing it to dry out. Instead, the integrity of the fruit is maintained so the juice stays inside until it’s needed. When all of the juice has been removed, the citrus trumpet can be scooped out and washed, usually by hand or in the dishwasher’s silverware tray if it’s dishwasher safe. The device may also break for easier cleaning, depending on the manufacturer.
Metal tends to be the material of choice for citrus trumpets, as it is sturdy and easily sharpened. Plastic versions are also available, although these can break more quickly. Either way, the citrus trumpet’s construction is solid, so it can’t be bent as it’s being inserted into the fruit. The juice must not leak from the device while it is stored, especially if the fruit is stored upright; if your refrigerator has door spaces for eggs, that space also works well for storing citrus fruits.
For high volumes of citrus juice, a juicer or citrus reamer is a much better tool, as these tools can quickly process the citrus fruit to extract the most juice. When a minimal amount of juice is needed, however, a citrus trumpet can be ideal for the task, especially with lemons and limes. Citrus with thick membranes between their segments tend not to do well with a citrus trumpet, and the same is true for large citrus, as the straw can’t penetrate far enough.
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