Does this remove more strawberry than just cutting off the stem would? It looks that way in the video.
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It depends on how far you push the little prongs in. Push them all the way in to have more of a hollowed out strawberry to fill with cream cheese or Nutella etc. Or just allow the tips of the remover in to remove the stem with very minimal strawberry as well.
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It cuts out the core. How far down you push the button determines how wide it opens. So push, insert, twist - remove the core and enjoy the strawberry.
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When you push in the little green button, it opens the huller at the other end. That button can be pushed in to any depth. For smaller strawberries, you only push it partway. For larger strawberries, you can push it open all the way. For me, doing it this way doesn't waste any of the berry. It may sound like a pain, but by the time you've done a couple, you get the hang of it and it goes quickly. Such a joy for a little tool!!
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Yes it kind of does remove a lot of the strawberry then it would just cutting the stem off. It's more meant for filling the strawberries which is great and so convenient you'll love it!
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This is a great little gadget and I wish that I had one years ago! It makes hulling strawberries so easy, and it removes that white core, leaving a nice oval shaped hole. (good for filling with something if you wish). I would definitely recommend it! I hope this helps.
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The tip has sharp pointy edges when opened so it can pierce into the top of the strawberry. I would say it's not safe for young children.
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I am always amused when someone indicates that the straws are "too long" as though that were a problem. The top section is a bendable/accordion style flexibility. It is certainly easier to cut off whatever length you need to from the bottom, then it would be to try to add to the length of the straw. Really, would you expect a long straw to be short when you're looking for a long straw
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I wish i could tell you Tree. I haven't tried it yet. I use it as a strainer for my green juicing. Sorry. I do plan on trying it sometime tho. If i try it i will let you know! Good luck.
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While I haven't tried this on on anything other than boiled potatoes, my feeling is that this would not work very well to mash fresh strawberries. It's round edges would probably just slip around the chunks of strawberry. I think you would have more success using the "grid" type of masher.
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Cut off the stems. I have best success when I juice a stalk of celery first. Then stuff in the keel. Follow by a stalk of celery. It works fine.
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I'm not sure actually. I think they are pretty much the samething, with different names. It does cut the fruit pretty darn good though.
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I've used it a few times for strawberries -- as long as you don't push too hard/fast it should be fine.
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I removed the piece of plastic completely with a small screw driver. But After I screwed the sprout back, it became a little bit looser. Still works though.
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I have gardened most of my 72 years, and this is, by far, the best hand tool I have ever owned. The. Best. Yes it will take out strawberries, dandelions, clover, runner grass, thistles, whatever. Follow the instructions. Plants let go best from moist spring soil, so get on it! Loosen plants with the CobraHead, then ease them out. No need to settle for yanking out half a weed. You can have it all, once and for all.
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It has a small translucent cap on the end that does not look like it comes off. But it does come off without trouble. That may be your issue as we tried it with the cap on first too.
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The stem does not come off. I just hold it under a faucet to clean after each use being careful not to get the battery area wet. Hope this is helpful.
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I could feel the stem (I have the size 1 cup) and it was very irritating, so I cut it off. You don't need it to pull the cup out.
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I detached the head and started trying to pry off the clear plastic part on top, but I think it will crack so I stopped trying that. I ended up using a compressed air can. The straw fits pretty well into the slot and that blew larger chunks out the back. Then taking into a bucket of water and shaking it around took out some more, but it's really not a great design for cleaning.
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I believe it could definitely shred the wheat straw although it won't be fine pieces. Double shredding it could decrease the size particle you end up with. As for the horse manure, I think it probably could do that too, but there may be a fair amount of kick back as the clumps hit the blades (which are angled upward like in a drink mixer) so wear eye protection. I get the finest chop when things go through the side chute designed for limps because it goes through a different set of blades that are in a different orientation (more slicing involved). Remember to keep the chute clear. That will help avoid clogging. I believe it could definitely shred the wheat straw although it won't be fine pieces. Double shredding it could decrease the size particle you end up with. As for the horse manure, I think it probably could do that too, but there may be a fair amount of kick back as the clumps hit the blades (which are angled upward like in a drink mixer) so wear eye protection. I get the finest chop when things go through the side chute designed for limps because it goes through a different set of blades that are in a different orientation (more slicing involved). Remember to keep the chute clear. That... » Read More I believe it could definitely shred the wheat straw although it won't be fine pieces. Double shredding it could decrease the size particle you end up with. As for the horse manure, I think it probably could do that too, but there may be a fair amount of kick back as the clumps hit the blades (which are angled upward like in a drink mixer) so wear eye protection. I get the finest chop when things go through the side chute designed for limps because it goes through a different set of blades that are in a different orientation (more slicing involved). Remember to keep the chute clear. That will help avoid clogging. « Show Less
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Yes. It basically pulls the center out as well as slices it. The core will be removed as well. It will look like a stack of uniform pineapple slices. They will be connected in a spiral, but all you have to do is make one slice down the stack to separate them.
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I just tried it and yes it seems to work without the straw by tilting it :)