Peelers are kitchen tools used to remove the skin or peel from fruits and vegetables. They come in various designs, including handheld and combination peelers that can also slice and core. Prices range from a few dollars to around a hundred dollars.
A peeler is a kitchen tool that helps remove the skin or peel from an apple. A peeler takes many forms, also commonly known as a vegetable peeler, and can simply peel or cut apples or it can peel, cut and slice. The first apple/potato peeler was patented in the early 1800’s. Today, there are numerous designs and varieties of peelers.
The most common peeler is a handheld tool that serves as a multipurpose peeler. They have a long double-sided shaft with blades on the inside edges attached to a handle. Some people prefer this multi-purpose tool because it can peel almost any fruit or vegetable. Others prefer a more modern design as this common kitchen tool requires several single strokes around the fruit to be repeated before it is completely peeled. Also, the amount of pressure applied to each stroke can change, creating an uneven surface.
The combination peeler/corer/slicer has become a popular modern rendition of the traditional peeler. There are various designs, but the mechanics are pretty much the same. The combination peeler looks a lot like a vise with a crank attached to a drill bit. While this is a relatively crude description, it fits most designs. It works when the attached tree is placed through the center of the apple and then the handle is turned. There is a blade that removes the skin from the apple as the apple spins, like a corkscrew, through the blade. Also cut the apple as it peels.
Both types of peelers peel an apple more easily than a simple paring knife, and choosing a peeler depends on individual needs. The traditional handheld peeler is much smaller, stores easier, and peels apples, carrots, potatoes, and other firm-fleshed fruits and vegetables. The combination peeler/corer/slicer takes up more storage space, but is very handy and quick if you prepare a lot of apple dishes. Prices for this kitchen utensil range from a few US dollars to around a hundred US dollars.
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