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Japanese Corn Peelers

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

This Simple Metal Tool Easily Removes individual Rows of Corn Kernels

— October 14, 2015 — Art & Design
Reimagine how you eat your everyday corn on the cob with this innovative Japanese corn peeler that quickly and easily removes individual rows of kernels.

Invented by Fubasami Takanezawa and Hirokai Fujita, the 'Corn Peeler' is a stainless steel culinary tool weighing in at only 18 grams that is fairly simple in its overall design. All you have to do is slide the tip of this Japanese corn peeler down the length of either a cooked or uncooked corn cob. As the blade travels down the plant, rows of kernels are lifted from the root and made easy to consume, without having to worry about getting any excess residue stuck in your teeth.

If you're looking to add some corn to your diet, this simple yet innovative kitchen tool makes food prep more convenient.
Trend Themes
1. Japanese Corn Peeler - This innovative tool reinvents how corn on the cob is eaten by easily removing individual rows of kernels.
2. Stainless Steel Culinary Tools - The use of stainless steel in culinary tools provides durability and convenience in food preparation.
3. Convenient Food Prep - Innovations like the Japanese corn peeler make food preparation more efficient and hassle-free.
Industry Implications
1. Kitchen Tools and Gadgets - The kitchen tools industry can benefit from developing more innovative and efficient utensils such as the Japanese corn peeler.
2. Food and Beverage - In the food and beverage industry, there is a growing demand for convenient food preparation tools like the Japanese corn peeler.
3. Cutlery and Utensils - The cutlery industry can explore disruptive innovations in utensil design that make eating certain foods more convenient, such as the Japanese corn peeler.
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