Peelers: peeling made easy

Features of peelers

With a peeler you can remove the outer layer of potatoes and fruit without damaging the insides. The main advantage is that this preserves the nutrients, fibre and vitamins that are often found in the outer layers. An additional benefit is that you often get a softer texture and better flavour when you thinly remove the skin from the vegetable, potato or fruit.

This is how you choose the best peeler!

Keep in mind there are many kinds of peeler available. There are straight peelers, Y-shaped peelers, ceramic peelers... Which one will you choose? You can only find out which you prefer by testing them out, because they all come with their own advantages and disadvantages. You can also choose a peeler made of stainless steel, these are very low maintenance.

Besides the type and material, it is also good to consider the sharpness of the peeler. The sharper the knife is, the easier and more efficient the peeling is. Some peelers have the option to replace the blade when it wears out. That makes maintaining your peeler even easier.

Would you also like to use the peeler to cut julienne strips or remove citrus peels, for example? You'll need a peeler that also has these extra features.

Carefully consider what the peeler should be able to do and what your needs and requirements are.

Peelers are available in many shapes and sizes

Peelers come in many shapes and sizes. Most peelers have a flexible blade that adapts to the shape of the product. A couple are enhanced with a sharpened tip or eye to make sure you can easily remove potato eyes. You can also easily use a peeler with serrations to cut vegetables into narrow strips. This is called julienne and it's great for salads and soups!