
Similar tumbling units with variously sized disc-shaped studs are used for peaches, tomatoes, beets and carrots. One type of mechanical peeler, the Magnascrubber, tumbles the potatoes on rollers with rubber studs, which removes the skin. The process may also involve treatment with lye to soften the outer skin. In an industrial setting, potatoes may be peeled using steam jets to loosen the surface skin, followed by a dry abrasion. It is designed to work on apples but will also peel a number of other fruits and vegetables such as pears, beetroot, potatoes, cucumbers and thick carrots. When the slicer is enabled it cuts a normal apple into a helical shape. Some reviewers do strongly warn that the blade is extremely sharp and that it should be used with caution, as well as covered with the included blade guard before storing. Ī mechanical apple peeler is a crank operated device that peels apples and optionally cores and slices them in one motion. This peeler also has a built-in potato eye remover on the tip, which many users think is more durable and useful than the design of some other peelers. Quickly peel, slice, and core an apple in one easy motion. In its broad aspect, the potato peeling machine of this invention contains means for rotating a potato while simultaneously moving it along its axis of rotation past a peeler head. A few have a curved blade which is a closer fit to the contour of a potato or other item being peeled it takes a wider bite, requiring fewer passes to complete peeling. Take the work out of preparing apples and potatoes for your favorite recipes. Most "Y" and inline pivoting peelers have a straight blade. Ī potato being peeled with a mechanical apple peeler The Econome, invented in 1928 by Victor Pouzet, entails a unique blade design that features two slits. The Lancashire often has a round wooden handle wrapped in string, and is often single edged, though there are dual edged variants. The Lancashire and French Econome designs contain a fixed blade which does not pivot. Most handheld peelers are either straight or Y-type, while the particular designs vary depending on region and personal preference.Ī straight peeler has the blade parallel to the handle, resembling a knife. There are numerous designs of peelers used today. The blade of a peeler has a slot with one side sharpened the other side of the slot prevents the blade from cutting too far into the vegetable. A paring knife may also be used to peel vegetables. Its a swivel style peeler that self adjusts as pressure is applied to make it easy to use for.


A peeler ( vegetable scraper) is a kitchen tool, a distinct type of kitchen knife, consisting of a metal blade with a slot with a sharp edge attached to a handle, used to remove the outer layer (the "skin" or "peel") of some vegetables such as potatoes, broccoli stalks, and carrots, and fruits such as apples and pears. This is the peeler that American families have used for decades.
