How come my new potato peeler is often difficult to use?
That’s because a potato peeler “softens up” with use. The high starch in the Idaho Potato reacts with the peeling blade, making the blade sharper with each potato peeled. The peeler handle also becomes more flexible with use. Idaho Potatoes have a long, smooth shape, so the peeling action is even. As the peeler handle loosens, it can more cleanly slice the surface of the potato.
