A potato peeler is a kitchen gadget used to remove potato skin. It can be manual, electric or operated by turning a handle. Electric peelers are best for those with hand problems, while hand peelers are best for cooked potatoes.
A potato peeler is a kitchen gadget that has a metal blade used to peel the skin off potatoes. Whether it’s for cooking purposes or taste preferences, it easily removes the skin without straining your hands too much, which is especially helpful for those with hand problems. The peeler is manual, electric or operated by turning a handle.
To peel a potato using a hand-held peeler, the user holds the peeler in one hand, the potato in the other, and removes the peel in thin strips from one end of the potato to the other or by twisting the potato and, all in the meanwhile, peeling off the skin in a single strip. There are hand-held peelers that are both right- and left-handed, and those specifically designed for left-handed people.
The electric peeler sits on a flat surface with the potato attached to the stand. With the push of a button, the blade rotates the potato and peels it from one end to the other. An additional type of peeler works similar to the electric peeler but instead of being electric it requires the user to manually twist a handle until all of the skin is removed. Both types of peelers typically remove the skin a few millimeters at a time, leaving the skin in a single long curled strip.
For those who are having trouble peeling potatoes due to a medical issue, such as arthritis, the electric potato peeler is the best option. Putting the potato on the stand is a relatively simple process even for those with painful hand and joint issues. The electric peeler relieves the pressure and strain on the hands that the user may encounter when using the manual peeler or the peeler that has the handle that the user needs to grip and turn.
Having a peeler can be especially helpful for those who cook with potatoes often and choose to remove the peels. For those who peel cooked potatoes, the hand peeler is the best option; potatoes can be mashed and crumbled if using the other two options. When peeling raw potatoes, any of the three peelers will work just fine. When peeling a large batch of potatoes, the electric option may be the fastest option and may also help keep your hands from getting tired.
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