Citrus Peeler and Orange Opener, Mouse Shape Tool

Yes, with a firm grip. Slip two fingers through the rings, start at the top of the fruit, and score the rind in short passes. Thick pomelo skin takes a few more passes than an orange, but the strip still lifts clean.

The body is glossy, durable plastic that feels solid for its size. It is made for scoring and lifting peel, not for prying open hard shells or frozen fruit. Rinse it under warm water after each use so juice does not dry on the edge.

For citrus, yes. A knife can cut into the flesh and waste juice, and a standard vegetable peeler tends to slide on wet fruit. The hook starts the peel at one point, so the strip comes off with less mess. At a budget price, a tool you reach for every morning pays for itself the first time it saves a torn orange.

Use it to peel the fruit, not to zest it. The notched edge scores thick peel and leaves the fine colored layer behind. For zest, lift the strips with this tool and grate them on a fine grater.

Colors are chosen at random from sunshine yellow, sky blue, lime green, tangerine orange and magenta pink. Each order includes one tool.