Grapefruit spoon
Kind of spoon intended for use with citrus fruit
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A grapefruit spoon is a utensil usually similar in design to a teaspoon that tapers to a sharp edge or teeth, the intent of the front serration being to separate the flesh of a grapefruit from its rind.[1][2] Also called an orange spoon, citrus spoon, and fruit spoon, it is used for other citrus fruits, as well as kiwifruit and melons.[3]
A variation of the design has a blunt front edge with serrated sides, enabling the user to dig the spoon into the fruit before using the serrated side edges as a knife to separate the flesh from the rind.[citation needed]
These spoons are not generally found in most cutlery sets but may be purchased separately.[citation needed]
See also
- Grapefruit knife
- Spife
- Spork
- Splayd
- List of types of spoons
References
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