Zulay Kitchen Pineapple Corer & Slicer
Best for: Best for effortless fresh pineapple prep — a stainless steel corer that cores and slices perfect rings in one twisting motion. Includes eye remover tool. Under $9, lifetime warranty.
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Our review
Fresh pineapple is one of those fruits people avoid buying whole because cutting it is such a pain. This corer makes it genuinely easy: slice off the top, centre the tool, twist clockwise, and pull. In under a minute you have a perfect spiral of fresh pineapple rings — just like the ones from a can, except they actually taste like pineapple.
The mechanism is a sharp serrated stainless steel spiral blade with a central coring column. As you twist it down through the fruit, it simultaneously cuts rings around the outside and removes the tough core from the centre. Pop off the ergonomic handle and the rings slide off the blade. The included eye remover tool cleans up any remaining spots.
Zulay Kitchen is a family-owned USA business, and they back this with a lifetime warranty — which at under $9 is remarkable confidence in the product. The tool is fully detachable and dishwasher safe.
The honest downsides: you will occasionally need a butter knife to push the core out of the coring column, as it can get stuck tight. The blade is sized for standard pineapples — very large or very small ones may not work perfectly. And the spiral cut leaves some pineapple flesh stuck to the inside of the shell (some waste is inevitable). But at 4.6 stars with nearly 15,000 reviews, the overwhelming consensus is that this makes whole pineapple purchase a no-brainer.
👍 Pros
- Cores and slices perfect rings in one twisting motion
- Under a minute from whole pineapple to plate
- Stainless steel — sharp, rustproof, durable
- Includes eye remover tool
- Under $9 with lifetime warranty (Zulay Kitchen)
- Detachable, dishwasher safe
👎 Cons
- Core can get stuck in the column — needs a knife to push out
- Leaves some flesh stuck to the shell (minor waste)
- Sized for standard pineapples — very large/small may not fit
- Some users need practice to centre it properly
Specifications
| Type | Pineapple corer and slicer (spiral) |
|---|---|
| Material | Food-grade stainless steel, reinforced blade |
| Handle | Ergonomic non-slip grip, detachable |
| Dimensions | 9.65 x 4.13 inches |
| Weight | 289g (10.2 oz) |
| Includes | Corer/slicer + eye remover tool |
| Care | Dishwasher safe |
| Warranty | Lifetime (Zulay Kitchen, USA) |
| Brand | Zulay Kitchen |
FAQ
How does it work?
Slice off the pineapple top, centre the tool, and twist clockwise. The serrated spiral blade cuts rings while the central column removes the core. Pull it out, pop off the handle, and the rings slide off.
Does it waste a lot of pineapple?
Some flesh stays stuck to the inside of the shell, but the majority comes out cleanly. It wastes less than cutting with a knife, and you get uniform rings.
Is it dishwasher safe?
Yes. The handle detaches and all parts are dishwasher safe. Hand washing with soapy water is also quick.
What sizes of pineapple does it fit?
Standard grocery store pineapples work best. Very large or very small pineapples may require adjusting your technique, but it handles most sizes well.
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