de Buyer
Universal Corer 20mm
Best professional tool for home cooks preparing stuffed fruits and vegetables.
The Universal Corer 20mm by de Buyer is a professional-quality manual tool designed for efficiently coring, removing stalks, or stuffing fruits and vegetables. Its ergonomic 'Soft Touch' non-slip handle ensures a safe and comfortable grip, while the scaled stainless steel coring tube features a sharp, notched bottom edge for easy penetration. The sturdy, wrought stainless steel helical blade cleanly extracts cores, making it ideal for stuffing. This corer is dishwasher safe for convenient cleaning and measures 9.5 inches in overall length.
$40.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
262
/ 740
#262 in Food Peelers & Corers
Price vs Category Average
+121%
Above average
Diameter
0.8
/ "
Who it's for
- Home cooks seeking long-lasting, rust-resistant kitchen tools
- Busy chefs prepping large batches of apples or peppers
- Culinary perfectionists demanding clean, waste-free produce preparation
Who should skip it
- Cooks needing a versatile tool for small fruits and vegetables
- Budget-conscious shoppers looking for an affordable kitchen gadget
- Minimalists who only want essential, multi-purpose kitchen equipment
Performance breakdown
Coring Precision
The notched stainless steel edge slices through produce with surgical accuracy.
Ergonomic Comfort
Soft-touch grip minimizes hand fatigue during repetitive prep tasks.
Build Durability
Wrought stainless steel construction stands up to heavy professional kitchen use.
Cleaning Convenience
Dishwasher-safe design makes post-prep cleanup quick and effortless.
Stuffing Efficiency
Helical blade design cleanly extracts cores to create perfect stuffing cavities.
Versatility
Fixed 20mm diameter limits use to specific fruit and vegetable sizes.
Key Specs
Diameter
0.8"
Overall Length
9.5"
Blade Material
Stainless steel
Dishwasher safe
Yes
Handle
Ergonomic, non-slip
Features
- Ergonomic 'Soft Touch' non-slip handle for safe and comfortable grip
- Sharp and notched stainless steel coring tube for easy penetration
- Wrought stainless steel helical blade for clean core removal and stuffing
- Preserves texture of fruits and vegetables with a clean cut
- Dishwasher safe for easy cleaning
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the de Buyer Universal Corer 20mm for its exceptional build quality and effortless operation. Many highlight its robust stainless steel construction, which promises lasting durability in the kitchen. Users find it remarkably easy to handle, making quick work of coring various fruits and vegetables with precision. This tool is celebrated for its reliable performance, delivering a consistently clean cut that simplifies food preparation. Its thoughtful design contributes to a smooth and satisfying user experience, reinforcing its reputation as a dependable kitchen essential.
Know before you buy
The 20mm diameter is ideal for medium-sized fruits and vegetables like apples, pears, bell peppers, or zucchini. It is specifically designed to remove cores or create a hollow center for stuffing.
No, the wrought stainless steel helical blade is designed to cut cleanly through the flesh. It preserves the structural integrity of the produce, which is essential if you plan on stuffing the fruit or vegetable afterward.
Yes, the handle features an ergonomic 'Soft Touch' non-slip grip. This design helps reduce hand fatigue and provides better control, even if your hands are slightly damp while prepping.
The tool is dishwasher safe, making cleanup straightforward. However, because of the sharp, notched bottom edge, you may prefer to rinse it immediately after use to prevent food residue from drying inside the tube.
While it is primarily designed for coring, the sharp, notched bottom edge can be used to remove stalks or stems from various fruits and vegetables. Its 20mm size is particularly effective for larger items like tomatoes.
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