Vacu Vin Pineapple Slicer

by Vacu Vin

• Peels, cores, and slices an entire pineapple in seconds
• Made from durable plastic with a medium-sized blade
• Create one slice at a time or cut up the whole fruit at once
• Makes perfectly-shaped rings; preserves shell intact to use as a bowl
• Ideal for a hostess gift or for tropically themed parties

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000DE4FZ
• Item model number: 4882250
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (183 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,974 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #49 in Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Utensils & Gadgets > Graters, Peelers & Slicers > Mandolines & Slicers

Product Description

Amazon.com

Fresh-cut pineapple is like a little taste of paradise--and if hacking up the whole spiky shebang weren’t such a royal pain, we’d probably all eat a lot more of it. Vacu Vin’s award-winning slicer takes the work and mess out of this tropical treat, peeling, coring, and slicing an entire pineapple in just 30 seconds. Equipped with a medium blade to fit most sizes of fruit, it works just like a corkscrew. Simply cut off the pineapple’s top and twist the cutter into its interior to create perfectly shaped rings; turn once to create just a single slice, or several times to cut up the whole fruit at once. The shell is preserved intact to use for a dessert or drink bowl, providing the perfect presentation for dessert or drinks at your next luau. This durable plastic slicer also makes a great hostess gift, especially for a beach party or vacation home visit. --Mary Park

Product Description

A plastic tool that will peel, core & slice a fresh pineapple into perfect pineapple rings in seconds. Medium blade, gift pack.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

105 of 110 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Company Won't Stand Behind Poorly Manufactured Product March 26, 2008

By Jeff Axelrod

I used my Vacu Vin about three times before the handle broke off, and contacted the company through their website about a replacement handle. After two weeks I received no response and emailed them a second time.

This time I received a hasty response as follows, "I have responded back to you 2 weeks ago and told you that we do not have extra pineapple slicer handles nor do we offer a warranty on this item."

As far as the three times that I was able to use the slicer, it sometimes worked nicely, and sometimes mangled the pineapple. There was always a lot of wasted fruit with this device since it is made to accommodate smaller pineapples as well as larger.

Save your money on this uni-tasker and practice your knife skills.

UPDATE: After notifying them of my intention to post a review with my experience, I received an email offering to replace the device.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great gadget! January 2, 2006

By Diane

This handy little slicer is easy to use and retrieves all of the edible parts of the pineapple with very little effort from me. Our kids get a kick out of watching the pineapple being cut into a fun swirl before digging in and enjoying. The empty shell can be used as a decorative server for cut fruit or drinks. The only problem we've encountered is if we cut the pineapple too close to the top it creates a suction when pulling the cut pineapple out out of its shell which results in the handle disconnecting from the bottom portion of the slicer. I think its a great gadget and have purchased one as a gift for friends.

33 of 35 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing tool October 9, 2005

By Marty

My husband describes this tool as amazing. We really like fresh pineapple and this little gem cuts, cores, and slices in the blink of an eye. Perfect pineapple every time!