OXO Good Grips Y Peeler, Black, 1/4(H)" x 9 3/4(W)" x 3/4(L)"/ 6 mm x 248 mm x 19 mm

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The ProCook Y Shaped Potato Peeler is a sturdy peeler made from stainless steel which not only looks good, but is really easy to clean by hand and safe to use in the dishwasher too. The second OXO Good Grips peeler to feature in this guide, the Good Grips Swivel Peeler comes with swivelling sharp twin blades which effortlessly peel around curves, making light work of even the most wonky, misshapen fruit and vegetables. OXO Good Grips Pro Swivel Peeler: Another swivel peeler, the OXO Good Grips Pro Swivel Peeler had a comfortable handle and peeled smoothly, but had a difficult time getting around nooks and crannies. That said, if you’re loyal to swivel peelers, this is the model to go for. With its large, easy-to-grip rubber handle, the OXO peeler sits comfortably in the hand. Even if you suffer from limited dexterity or have small hands, you'll find using this y peeler comfortable. The super sharp, stainless steel blade effortlessly glides through the most stubborn of veg, saving you both time and effort.

A good quality potato peeler is a far more efficient way to prepare your fruit and vegetables. Not only can it reduce the amount of time spent in the kitchen, but it can also allow you to prepare food safely and efficiently with minimal waste. Blade: Potato peelers come with straight or serrated blades. After putting both to the test, we recommend straight blades for potatoes and most ingredients and serrated for delicate items with thin skins, like tomatoes. Straight blades produce clean cuts, while serrated leave behind ridges that are not ideal for presentation. Handle: The best advice is to find a peeler that’s comfortable for you. Peeling is an inherently repetitive motion, so you want a tool that won’t cause fatigue or pain. One pro tip: Look for a non-slip handle regardless of which model or brand you choose. Style: There are two main types of potato peelers to consider: manual and electric. With manual peelers, you have the traditional style, which features a double blade positioned parallel to the handle and is better at getting around curves and edges, says Nicole Papantoniou, Kitchen Appliance Lab’s Senior Testing Editor. You also have Y peelers, which have a double blade that lies perpendicular to the handle and "are good for long, straight ingredients," says Papantoniou. At the end of the day, it all comes down to personal preference: Either can be used for all types of peeling. And then there are electric peelers. These run on a motor and save you time and effort. Some are self-contained and run on their own power, while others are attachments for appliances like a stand mixer. They generally spin the produce against a blade to remove the skin in a continuous strip. They're helpful if you're facing a big batch or if you can't use manual peelers.Peel Butternut Squash Test (Winners-Only): Pitting our leading peelers against a hardy, tougher skin, we peeled one butternut squash per peeler, noting how cleanly the peeler cut through the skin and how sturdy the blade was.

What are you using it for?: Are you just peeling potatoes or do you intend to use the peeler for other fruit and vegetable skins? Some peelers work better on soft skins, whilst others are more robust and suitable for harder, toughened fruit and vegetables. Designed to be comfortable even during prolonged use preparing large quantities, this comfortable Y-shaped peeler has a long handle to help protect fingers from the blade and an integrated loop so you can store it easily on a kitchen hook if you're low on drawer space. A majority of peelers on the market and on our list are made with steel blades, typically stainless steel or carbon steel. But there's another option not to be ruled out: ceramic peelers. The Kyocera Peeler claims to maintain a sharp edge 10 times longer than a stainless steel blade. If you peel produce several times a week, this one is for you. We also measured the peeler’s design. The amount of space between the blade and the bridge (which connects it to the handle) has a huge impact on the peeler’s performance. Too small and the peeler clogs easily, but too large and food will haphazardly fly around the kitchen. And let’s not forget how important ergonomics is when it comes to peeling—especially in great quantities—so we wanted a peeler that was lightweight enough to prevent our arms from tiring and designed to fit comfortably in our hands. We love a good Y-peeler, and our favorite is the Kuhn Rikon Original Swiss Peeler. It's light, easy to hold, and has a sharp carbon steel blade that cleanly peels root vegetables, citrus, hard cheese, and more. In fact, we recently reviewed 14 vegetable peelers and the Kuhn Rikon Original Swiss Peeler came out on top. You can read more about how we tested here.We lined up more than a dozen vegetable peelers for testing by the Good Housekeeping Institute’s Kitchen Appliances and Technology Lab. We peeled more than 20 pounds of produce — butternut squash, potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, and apples — on the universal peelers to determine the comfort and ease of use, the ability to navigate irregularly shaped produce, and the thinness of the peeled skins. Then we tested the specialized peelers (like corn peelers and eggplant peelers) on the vegetables they were suited for and compared results. The peelers that were top scorers against our 8 data points of analysis made our list of the best vegetable peelers:

Blade: With vegetable peelers, should consider whether your task requires a straight blade — the classic style that can peel potatoes, apples, carrots and more — or a serrated blade, which is useful when peeling foods with delicate skins, like tomatoes and peaches. We don't recommend serrated blades for potatoes because most leave behind ridges, but they're not as noticeable on softer items and the ease makes up for the presentation. While the Y Peeler is well-suited to vegetables, the OXO Good Grips Swivel Potato Peeler is perfect for spuds. Make sure you explore the Good Grips range. Their carefully considered easy-to-grip design means their kitchen tools are accessible as well as effective. If you’re looking for a more stylish peeler or are prepared to pay more for an attractive design, then the Alessi Sfrido Vegetable Peeler is an excellent choice. Not only does this sleek stainless steel peeler come with a unique twisted ribbon design, it also arrives gift boxed and well presented - an ideal present for a keen foodie or chef. It's on the smaller side, so while it might not be the best option for potatoes, we love this peeler for fruits, carrots, and cucumbers. It's dishwasher safe and resistant to acids, so cleanup is a breeze. Plus, the plastic handle (available in a few bright colors) is easy to hold and feels light in the hand.We love that it’s easy to clean and dishwasher safe, with a hanging hole in the handle for straightforward storage on a hook. While it's not the cheapest peeler on the market, most reviewers felt that it was worth paying a few pounds extra for the quality of the OXO Good Grips range. For peace of mind, it also comes with an OXO Better Guarantee so you can have it repaired or replaced by the brand without question. Pros This electric peeler is great for large or small batches and helpful for people with varying dexterity. Simply insert the potato onto the bottom prongs and then align the upper food holder so the top prong holds the spud in place. The arm peels from the top in one continuous motion, stopping automatically when the peeling is complete. (It’s so satisfying to watch it spin and peel.) Precision Kitchenware - Ultra Sharp Stainless Steel Dual Julienne & Vegetable Peeler: This was the bulkiest model that we tested, with two sides: a peeler blade and a julienne blade. It was unruly to maneuver and didn’t peel as smoothly as other models. In addition, it didn’t peel lemon rinds cleanly. In this instance, the serrated blade created little bits of lemon rind instead of getting one clean piece. Some peelers are entirely stainless steel from blade to handle, while some feature a hard plastic handle instead. If you typically peel a lot of vegetables at once, you might want a handle that has a soft grip handle to help alleviate some of the pressure.