Peelers: varieties, best producers and subtleties of choice

The kitchen is a place of storage of knives of different sizes, types and purposes. But there is a special among them, the main function of which is not cutting food, but peeling vegetables and fruits. Many call it just a peeler. We will talk about the features, areas of use and hidden options for using such a kitchen unit in this article.

As the name implies, the peeler is designed to peel various fruits, vegetables and root vegetables. The main feature of such a knife is that the thickness of the cut layer is always minimal, when using a conventional knife it is several times larger.

Another name for this device is a piller, however, in the days of the Soviet Union it was called much more simply - an economical knife. Today, a peeler on the background of other, more modern kitchen units, distinguish its unique features.

• Wide range. There are manual and electric knives for cleaning, there are those in which there are one or two blades. In addition, even the pillers of the same manufacturer, released in the same series, can have different shapes and colors.
• 100% safety of use. Due to the unique shape, with all the desire to cut yourself with such an economical knife, it is simply impossible. Therefore, they can be given even to children.
• Using such a knife, you can not only clean the necessary root crops, fruits or vegetables, but also cut them thinly, evenly and beautifully.
• Even products with an uneven surface and a large number of flaws make it possible to clean the pilot. as economical and simple as possible.

The range of peelers presented today on store shelves is amazing. And very often people who have not used pillers before are simply lost from such abundance and don’t know what to choose. therefore you just need to first study the basic assortment and its types.

Everything is simple here - the peeler can be domestic and industrial. In the first case, it has a compact size and fits easily in the hand. Until recently, they were presented only in an autonomous version, that is, they cleaned products through manual exposure. But recently, an automatic model has appeared on the market that peels fruits and vegetables on its own, without human intervention. Such a pilot works from connecting to the electrical network.

Industrial pills are more bulky and always only electric, as they are designed to clean a large number of products at once, and it is simply impossible to do this quickly manually.

For a long time, economical knives were made of a special plastic alloy. Only the cutting parts were metallic in them. But such pillers often broke quickly, so the manufacturers decided to upgrade them.

Therefore, a metal peeler appeared on the shelves with a plastic interspersed on the handle - it is necessary for a more convenient and strong fixation of the piller in the hand. As in the previous version, the knife is made of metal - sharp stainless steel.

Ceramic peeler appeared on the shelves relatively recently, but immediately became very popular. It is convenient, durable in use, has an attractive appearance.

Most often, there are two options - with a fixed or with a floating blade. The second option is considered more preferable, since such an economical knife can be used not only for cleaning products, but also for slicing them, as well as in the design of dishes - in carving.

The tip itself can be either smooth or with small teeth. In addition, the blades can be located both on the side of the peeler - then it is vertical, and in its upper part - such a piller is horizontal.

By this criterion, all the pillers are divided into three large groups.

• Standard economy knife. It is intended only for simple peeling of products from the peel or top layer.

• Double Sided Peeler at one end it has a classic blade, and at the other end there is a pointed peak designed to cut out defects from products, for example, small areas of wrinkled pulp, rot, or eyes in potatoes.

• 3 in 1 device. In classic home cooking, it is used extremely rarely and is more suitable for professional use. The piller is double-sided, but on one side there is a blade with a sharp lance at the end, and on the other a small round spoon for cutting balls of vegetables or fruits. That is, it is not just an economical knife, but at the same time a piller and a carving knife.

But it’s not enough to understand the varieties of economic knives, you also need to choose the products of truly trusted brands. Only in this case, the peeler will not only be convenient to use, but will also last a really long time.

Pay attention to the following brands.

• Borner - German peeler. By the way, this manufacturer has long positively established itself as the creator of high-quality units to facilitate kitchen work. This is a manual vertical pilot with a floating double-sided blade.The case is plastic, but very strong and durable.

• Victorinox - manufacturer Switzerland. Initially, such a piller was declared as a knife designed to clean only tomatoes and kiwi. But thanks to the durable blade and its reliable fastening, such a peeler can be used for other vegetables, fruits and root crops. Economy knife - horizontal with a double movable blade. The body is plastic, lightweight.

• Webber BE-5288 - manufacturer Germany. Another manual model of a piller. It features compact size, light weight and convenient operation. Suitable for cleansing both solid root crops and soft fruits and vegetables. The thickness of the cut layer does not exceed 3 mm. It has three blades, which allows not only to clean, but also to cut already peeled products with cubes. The rubberized handle protects the pilot from slipping in the hand and causing accidental injuries.

• Joseph Tri-Peeler - manufacturer United Kingdom. This is a manual economy knife. It features multifunctionality, stylish design and ease of operation. It has three interchangeable knives, as well as a device for cutting eyes on potatoes. The case is durable, shockproof.

• First Austria FA-5120 White - producer Austria. Such a piller will simply become an indispensable assistant in the kitchen, especially if the family is large. The capacity of the drum allows you to clean up to 1 kg of raw material at a time. It allows not only peeling products, but also makes it possible to cut them into strips. It is compact in size and easy to clean.

• Emerio - Another economical knife made in Germany. Originally created only for peeling potatoes, but today it is used for processing other root crops, fruits and vegetables. In just 2 minutes, it thoroughly cleans up to 1 kg of feedstock.

• AOT versions of p03 - Chinese automatic peeler. Its peculiarity lies in the fact that only one fruit can be peeled at a time. At the same time, purification proceeds in a spiral, quickly, efficiently and does not depend on the shape of the fetus. The device is easy to use, compact in storage.

So that the operation of the economic knife is not only durable, but also really convenient, you must choose a peeler based on the following recommendations.

• The integrity of the disks for cleaning and the availability of spare parts in the kit. The richer the configuration of the piller is, the wider the scope of its use will be, which means that the easier it will be to work in the kitchen. If the knife has extraneous notches, inaccuracies or cracks, then such a peeler will not last long, and it is unlikely to be convenient and safe to work with.
• The amount of permissible marriage at work. No matter how modern and high-quality the economy knife may be, a self-respecting manufacturer admits that he will also make mistakes during work. It is important to choose the unit for which this indicator does not exceed five percent.
• Knives must be made of stainless steel only. In this case, the cleaning will be fast, high-quality, and the amount of waste - minimal.

If an automatic economy knife is purchased, then it must have a protective case, which must be solid and not have any damage. It is better to give preference to those models whose drum, like the knives themselves, is made of stainless steel. Be sure to make sure that the selected model has a mesh filter to protect internal mechanisms from dirt. Otherwise, the pilot will quickly become clogged, and its service life will be significantly reduced.

Only a peeler, selected in accordance with these recommendations, will last a really long time, and the result of her work will please.

In order for the acquired pill to last a really long time, during its operation, the following recommendations should be observed.

• Models with a static blade should be used either for slicing vegetables, fruits and root vegetables into thin slices, or for peeling raw materials of the most regular and even shape.
• If the pilot has interchangeable knives, they should be stored either in a special compartment or in a closed box.
• You should wash the economical knife immediately after use. The blades must not only be thoroughly washed, but also wiped dry before storing.
• Do not use a peeler if the blade or handle has chips, cracks and severe damage.
• The appliance may only be used to clean products specified by the manufacturer.

See how to choose a peeler in the next video.