Can this be used to peel oranges? We peel our oranges like you peel your apples..
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Very doubtful. As mentioned, it works best with thin peels. If you did manage to get it started, it would probably take multiple trips with the blade, and you'd likely wind up with a dripping mess!
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I seriously doubt it. You have to poke the fruit to hold it in place on one end and I would think that would make a mess you would not want to clean up.
462273
Probably not as the orange peel is too thick and would not fit through the peeler oval blade.
462274
I think the skin on oranges would be too thick for the blade, and the orange is not solid enough to hold it's shape during the peeling process like an apple or potato is. I've tried to peel very ripe apples, and it wouldn't work because it's just not solid enough to stay on the metal spear.
462275
I have not tried, but I wouldn't think so. I think what you peel needs to be hard in order for it to work.
462276
you can definitly get some beautiful zest curls using this, but its not as easy as an apple, beet, or potato. It just gets a little difficult when you spear the orange; nothing but juice and pulp to hold it on. But you can use your hands to help it along...I really love this little invention. Fun time saver + old world genius.
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I just tried it and it would seem logical but oranges are too soft inside to stay rigid on the fork to turn it. It just turns to mush inside and doesn't peel because the pressure of the peeler pushes the orange aside.
1004740
This juicer can do limes, just not whole (since the opening is smaller, as others have said). It can do the peel as well, if you like the peel. It also does lemons and oranges and grapefruit as well--with or without peels (I personally leave about half the peel on, as I don't like how bitter it is, but that's a personal choice!).
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Yes. I use this to create orange peels for cocktail garnishes and it's miles away from the normal peelers I used to deal with. With the right amount of pressure I could create large swathes of peel with barely any pith!
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You would have to remove the peel, cut into pieces small enough to fit into the throat.However, the white matter and seeds might add an unpleasant taste to your juice.This is really not designed for juicing oranges.It would be faster to use the good old hand juicers made from glass, and simply pluck the seeds out or strain your juice.
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From what I read on this, it is for lemons, oranges and grapefruit. It would need to be a fruit you could hold over the cone and press.
905472
Never thought about that! But will be trying in the future. Of course, one can just use a grater to get zest...as well as using a very sharp knife to carve the lemon/lime/orange skin. This apple peeler....worked wonders on the apples especially when you have several trees to do! Loved it!
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It wouldn't surprise me if it could do it, but I want my peeler to last more than few months, and I'd be worried about cutting myself by using a peeler to do that. I just use a chefs knife to do squashes.
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I think it would work great honestly... I want to get a couple more. The manufacturer suggests using it for lemon juice, now I want one to spray lemon juice and water on my fruit for my kids lunches :) best of luck
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Unless you enjoy the bitter taste of the peel, I would highly suggest peeling the orange. The juicer will squeeze the juice from the peel as well and deposit it into your juice collector.
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Yes but you have to peel oranges and lemons because they are thick skinned.
98447
Hi Barney, thanks for your question. Though our peeler can tackle many projects, a pineapple is probably not a good one to try. The skin on a pineapple is likely far too thick for either of the blades to cut through.
2213623
Yes it can peel all kinds of fruits and vegetables. It is not as comfortable on apples and fruits as it is with larger or straight vegetables like carrots, butternut squash ect.
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It accomodates larger lemons pretty well. I've never used it to press an orange, but I imagine you could make it work by cutting the orange into wedges.
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I haven't tried but based on the control you have with this peeler I would think so!
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You sure can! That is one fantastic aspect of the thing. Granted, you need to rinse the peel out, but it makes things a lot easier.
1667709
I have not tried. We have a different peeler for hard or firm veggies. We use this one to peel mangos and it is excellent for that.
544393
I think it would work wonderfully. I have used mine on watermelon instead of using a knife to remove the rind. I am going to process a pumpkin today and can it in pint jars. I plan on using the peeler to remove the pumpkin rind. Love this peeler.