Peelers: varieties, the best manufacturers and subtleties of choice

The kitchen is a place for the storage of knives of various sizes, types and purposes. But among them there is a special one, the main function of which is not to cut food, but to clean fruits and vegetables. Many call it simply a peeler. We will talk about the features, spheres of use and hidden uses of such a kitchen unit in this article.

As is already clear from the very name, the peeler is designed to remove the peel from various fruits, vegetables and root crops. 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 the piller, however, in the times of the Soviet Union it was called much easier - economically. Today, a vegetable peeler on the background of other, more modern kitchen units, emit its unique features.

• Wide range. There are manual and electric knives for cleaning, there are those in which one or two blades. Moreover, even pillers of the same manufacturer, produced 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 so economical is simply impossible. Therefore, they can be given even to children.
• Using such a knife, you can not only clean the necessary roots, fruits or vegetables, but also cut them thin, smooth and beautiful.
• Even products with a rough surface and a large number of flaws can be cleaned with a piller. as economically and simply as possible.

The range of vegetable peelers presented today on store shelves is amazing. And very often people who have never used pillers before, simply get lost from such abundance and do not know what to choose. therefore you must first simply explore the main range and its types.

Everything is simple here - the peeler can be household and industrial. In the first case, it has a compact size and easily fits in your hand. Until recently, they were presented only in a standalone version, that is, they cleaned products by means of manual exposure. But recently, an automatic model appeared on the market that cleans fruits and vegetables independently, without human intervention. Works such a pilot from the connection to the electrical network.

Industrial pillers are more cumbersome and always electric, since they are designed to clean a large number of products at once, and it is simply impossible to do it quickly manually.

For a long time, the economy has been made from a special plastic alloy. Metal were only cutting parts. But such pillers often and quickly broke, so manufacturers decided to modernize them.

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

Ceramic peelers appeared on the shelves relatively recently, but immediately began to enjoy great popularity. It is convenient, durable in operation, has an attractive appearance.

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

The very tip of the piller can be both smooth and 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 horizontal piller.

According to this criterion, all pillers are divided into three large groups.

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

• Double sided peeler At one end it has a classic blade, and at the other end it has a pointed peak, intended for cutting out defects from products, for example, small patches of mashed pulp, rot or eyes in potatoes.

• Device 3 in 1. The classic home kitchen is used extremely rarely and is more suitable for professional use. The saw is two-sided, but on the one hand there is a blade with a sharp peak at the end, and on the other a small round spoon for cutting balls from vegetables or fruits. That is, it is not just economical, but at the same time a piller and a carving knife.

But it is not enough to understand the varieties of economical, it is also necessary to choose the products of really proven brands. Only in this case, the peeler will not only be comfortable in work, but also will last a really long time.

Please note the following brands.

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

• Victorinox - manufacturer Switzerland. Initially, such a piller was declared as a knife, intended for cleaning only tomatoes and kiwi. But thanks to the durable blade and its secure attachment, such a vegetable peeler can also be used for other vegetables, fruits and root crops. Econom - horizontal with a double movable blade. The body is plastic, lightweight.

• Webber BE-5288 - manufacturer Germany. Another manual model piller. Differs in a compact size, light weight and convenient operation. Suitable for cleansing both hard root 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 cleaned products into bars. The rubberized handle protects the piller from slipping in the hand and accidental injuries.

• Joseph tri-peeler - UK manufacturer. This is a manual economy. Differs in multifunctionality, stylish design and simplicity in operation. It has three replaceable knives, as well as a device for cutting eyes on potatoes. The case is durable, shock-resistant.

• 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 to peel products, but also makes it possible to cut them into straws. It has a compact size and is easy to clean.

• Emerio - another economical German production. Initially created only for cleaning potatoes, but today it is used for processing and other root crops, fruits and vegetables. In just 2 minutes, it cleans up to 1 kg of raw materials.

• AOT-version p03 - Chinese automatic peeler. Its peculiarity lies in the fact that only one fruit can be peeled at a time. In this case, the cleansing goes in a spiral, quickly, efficiently and does not depend on the shape of the fruit. The device is easy to use, compact in storage.

So that the operation of economy is not only durable, but also really convenient, It is necessary to choose a vegetable peeler, based on the following recommendations.

• Integrity discs for cleaning and availability of spare included. The richer the equipment of the piller will be, the wider will be the scope of its use, and therefore, the more significant will be the facilitation of work in the kitchen. If there are extraneous notches, inaccuracies or cracks on the knife, then such a peeler will not last for a long time, and in work it is unlikely to be comfortable and safe.
• The amount of allowable marriage at work. No matter how modern and high-quality the economist may be, a self-respecting manufacturer assumes that he will admit inaccuracies at 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, cleansing will be fast, of high quality, and the volume of waste will be minimal.

If automatic saving is purchased, it should have a protective case, which should be solid and have no damage. It is better to give preference to those models whose drum, like the knives themselves, is made of stainless steel. You should definitely make sure that the selected model has a mesh filter to protect the internal mechanisms from dirt. Otherwise, the piller 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.

For the acquired piller to serve really long the following recommendations should be followed during its operation.

• Models with a static blade should be used either to cut vegetables, fruits and root vegetables into thin slices, or to clean the raw materials of the most correct and even shape.
• If the piller has replaceable knives, they should be stored either in a special compartment or in a closed box.
• Wash economically immediately after use. Blades must not only be thoroughly rinsed, but also wiped dry before stowing.
• Do not use the peeler if the blade or handle has chipped, cracked or severely damaged.
• It is possible to use the device for cleaning only those products that the manufacturer indicated.

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