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Imagine a time when breakfast was a ritual, each dish prepared with true attention to detail to reflect care and hospitality. At the heart of this routine is this ingenious utensil that embodies the culinary inventiveness of the late 19th century.
What do we really know about this simple but revolutionary little device?
An invention born from a passion for cooking
By the late 1800s, concerns about healthy eating were becoming more important in homes.
The prized fruit grapefruit was gaining popularity. However, the bitterness of its membranes sometimes made its consumption laborious.
It is in this context that the grapefruit corer was born, designed to simplify the extraction of segments.
This clever utensil, equipped with a sharp circular blade mounted on an ergonomic handle, made it possible to cut the membranes with precision, facilitating pleasant tasting.
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