This Pineapple Slicer Is What Your Fruit Bowl Has Been Waiting For
Cutting a pineapple is not always easy. The trouble? Tough outer skin, prickly eyes and fibrous core. Without a sharp knife and the right technique, it can be a bit of a hassle. That is why many people prefer buying pre-cut pineapple to save time and effort. Recently, Indian vlogger Vaishali Dutt came across a game-changing gadget in a German supermarket. In an Instagram clip, she highlighted an automatic machine that peeled and cored a pineapple in seconds.
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