Introducing the Kyocera Ceramic Horizontal Peeler
I’ve had this thing for 4 years. The ceramic blade has not gotten dull at all!
Conversely, metal bladed peelers tend to get dull and don’t cut as well over time. Not the case with a ceramic blade, the only downside is it is slightly brittle. However only peeling isn’t going to stress the blade and cause it to chip.
Just try not to drop it! I did drop it and it has a small dink, but still works flawlessly.
I use this most often to cut apples, and it works really well on pears, cucumbers, and really any fruit you would need peeled.
With a small cost and very cheap to replace, the Kyocera ceramic bladed Y-shaped peeler is a must-have in your kitchen. It comes in many colors as well.
It slides extremely well and you can end up with a single, curled strand of apple peel once you’re done. Much satisfaction!
Why use an apple peeler anyways?
I don’t mind apple skin, but I’ll share an anecdotal story:
When I was a kid, we had family friends from Tokyo, Japan. Whenever we were at their house, they would peel apples before serving. I never knew why. In hind-sight, after recently learning about the wax chemicals that are put on produce, I realize that perhaps our friends knew something we didn’t know!
Apples and other fruit are coated with various chemicals.
Looking into food / produce preservatives now, according to McGill University:
“Apples and produce are coated with FDA-approved food-grade waxes (like carnauba, candelilla, or shellac) and edible coatings to replace natural waxes removed during washing, reducing moisture loss and preventing decay. These coatings, along with anti-fungal sprays and Ethylene Blockers, extend shelf life, while some produce also receives chemical washes to reduce bacteria.”[1]
Of course, while these chemicals are “food-grade”, perhaps I’d much prefer to not consume them if possible.
And with this awesome apple peeler, it’s so easy to peel an apple and also kind of fun, so why not use one?
Get the Kyocera Apple Peeler for your kitchen. Buy it now at Amazon
Sources:
- https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/you-asked/why-do-they-spray-wax-apples-0
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