Stainless Steel Citrus Zester and Peeler for Lemons

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Stainless Steel Citrus Zester and Peeler for Lemons
Stainless Steel Citrus Zester and Peeler for Lemons
Stainless Steel Citrus Zester and Peeler for Lemons
Stainless Steel Citrus Zester and Peeler for Lemons
Stainless Steel Citrus Zester and Peeler for Lemons
Stainless Steel Citrus Zester and Peeler for Lemons
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A single brushed stainless tool that turns a whole lemon into fine zest and a clean peel. Five prongs handle the zest, a curved blade handles the rind, and a loop at the base hangs it up between batches. It is built for weekly baking, citrus garnishes and anyone tired of bitter pith.

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A single brushed stainless tool that turns a whole lemon into fine zest and a clean peel. Five prongs handle the zest, a curved blade handles the rind, and a loop at the base hangs it up between batches. It is built for weekly baking, citrus garnishes and anyone tired of bitter pith.

One stainless steel tool that zests and peels lemons, limes and grapefruit

Solves
  • messy hand-peeling of citrus
  • fine zest needed for baking and cocktails
  • bitter white pith left on fruit

Zest and peel citrus in one stainless tool

Stop wrestling with sticky fruit and bitter pith. Go from whole lemon to fine zest and clean peel in seconds.

Two citrus jobs, one stainless tool

Close-up of the five-prong zester head with its polished stainless finish

Five prongs for fine zest

The five-prong head cuts thin lemon and lime strips that go straight into batter, dressings or a glass. The strips come off the fruit with very little white pith behind them, so the flavor stays bright instead of bitter.

Hand holding the stainless citrus peeler with the curved blade in position

A curved blade for clean peel

The curved blade follows the shape of the fruit and the thumb-hole cutout gives you a firm grip while you work. Score the rind, run the blade once, and you have a long, even strip for a garnish or a braise without chasing torn pieces.

Stainless citrus peeler held horizontally, showing the loop at the handle base

Solid steel that hangs ready

The handle is solid stainless steel with a smooth, polished finish and a loop at the base. Hang it on a hook between jobs and it stays dry, visible and ready for the next lemon.

From whole lemon to zest in seconds

  1. 1
    Wash and dry the fruit

    Scrub the skin under water and pat it dry. Dry fruit gives the prongs a better bite and keeps the strips from slipping.

  2. 2
    Zest with light pressure

    Hold the fruit in one hand and draw the five-prong head across the skin in short, steady passes. Light pressure keeps the bitter white pith behind.

  3. 3
    Peel with the curved blade

    Score the rind at the top, then run the curved blade down the fruit in one steady stroke. Rest your thumb in the cutout for control.

  4. 4
    Trim and rinse

    Trim any pith from the edges of the strips and rinse the tool under water straight away. Citrus oil dries fast, so rinsing now saves scrubbing later.

Actual size, measured on the tool

  • 17cmLength
  • 2.5cmHead width
  • 56gWeight

Compact enough to sit in a utensil drawer or hang from a hook

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Does the peeler part work on thick lemon and grapefruit rind?
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Wanelo · seller

Yes. The curved blade takes the rind off in long, even strips. Thick grapefruit skin needs a firm, steady pass rather than a quick flick, so plan on one controlled stroke per section of fruit.

Do the thin zester strips clog the holes or stick in the prongs?
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Wanelo · seller

The prongs are open enough that the zest drops off after a light pass. Rinse the head under running water right after use, and the residue comes away before it dries.

Is it dishwasher safe, or should I hand wash it?
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Wanelo · seller

Rinse it straight after use and dry it before storing. Brushed stainless steel holds up well to regular washing, and a quick rinse keeps dried citrus oil from building up in the prongs.

How is this different from a box grater or a cheap zester?
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Wanelo · seller

A box grater takes off pith along with the zest and clogs fast. A single-purpose zester does one job. This tool gives you fine zest and a clean peel from the same handle, so one drawer slot covers both prep steps. You save the time you would spend switching between two gadgets and washing both.

Can I use it for limes and grapefruit as well as lemons?
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Wanelo · seller

Yes. It handles lemons, limes and grapefruit with the same grip. Larger fruit like grapefruit takes a little more pressure on the peeler, and smaller limes are quick to zest, so a few batches of each will show you the right angle. Pair it with a set if you prep a lot of citrus at once.

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