The average size of a full kernel of corn, from the hilum (where the kernel attaches to the cob) to the crown (top), is roughly between a half-centimetre and a centimetre. The depth of the cutting blade on a corn peeler determines how much of the kernel you can remove. A peeler with a deeper cutting depth can remove more of each kernel.

A. There are two main reasons why a corn peeler is an important kitchen utensil. First, if anyone in your family wears dentures or can’t successfully bite into an ear of corn, the kernels will need to be removed from the cob. Second, if you prefer to cook with fresh vegetables, that means you probably don’t buy canned corn. You need a way to remove the corn from the cob so you can use it in your recipes. Q. Should I remove the corn from the cob before or after cooking?

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Cutting corn off the cob with a knife sends kernels flying, and can be dangerous and inefficient. You’ll find dozens of gadgets that promise to do the job of removing corn kernels from the cob, but they range widely in how they work. Here are some things to look for as you shop for the best tools for cutting corn off the cob. More expensive corn peelers include a container that attaches directly to the peeler to catch the kernels as they’re removed. If this sounds appealing, look for a model with this feature. Care Peeler-style removers (sometimes called “strippers”) put your hands in a familiar position to remove corn kernels in strips, similar to peeling a carrot or cucumber. Depending on your preferences, you can find strippers on a Y-peeler body or a traditional straight handle. Whichever tool you choose, it should be comfortable and safe to use. These are the best tools for cutting corn off the cob. Bonus: None of them involve a knife. Corn can have kernels of different colors from pink to red to blue to purple. The corn we eat is mostly yellow and white due to careful selection and a highly controlled pollination process. Key considerations

The downside of this is if you have an ear with smaller kernels, a corn peeler with a deeper blade might remove some of the cob, which will end up in your meal. While it isn’t harmful in small pieces, the tough cob isn’t desirable to eat. Efficiency When shopping for the best corn peeler, there are a few overriding elements to consider before focusing on the more specific features: cob size, cutting depth, and the efficiency and ease of use of the implement. Cob sizeFor a world that’s so focused on being kind to the earth and reducing waste, we can be fairly irresponsible when it comes to corncobs. On average, it takes 18 years for a corncob to break down in a landfill. The following are a few ideas for what you can do (or what has been done) with a corncob. Ergonomic: The task of removing corn from a cob can take a bit of muscle to complete. The corn peeler that you choose should offer a firm yet comfortable grip on the tool. While many corn peelers remove the corn in narrow strips, requiring several passes to complete the task, some models function like an apple corer and remove all the kernels in a single pass. While these time-saving models are extremely efficient, they can’t adapt to cobs of different sizes. Ease of use/safety