# School Supply Kitchen Gadgets The Karoto Sharpener and Peeler Makes Carrot Cutting Precise By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-03-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karoto References: [monkeybusiness.co.il](http://www.monkeybusiness.co.il/karoto-sharpener-peeler/) & [monkeybusiness.co.il](http://www.monkeybusiness.co.il) The Karoto sharpener and peeler is a bold new kitchen tool that allows users to peel, sharpen and curl thin ribbons of [carrot, zucchini and cucumber vegetables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolthouse-fresh-foods) to name a dew. Shaped like a [traditional pencil sharpener](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-pencil-sharpener), the Karoto is a clever take on a traditional culinary tool. The [kitchen accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/practical-kitchen-tools) is available in two varying colors, a black and bright orange. The Karoto creates elegant ribbon slices that are a great way to decorate a food display or to add character to a healthy meal. Whether impressing a picky eater or adding a decorative element to a simple party platter, these vegetable arrangements and their fun peelers are are sure to be a crowd favorite when hosting your next big event. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vegetable Kitchen Gadgets:** Opportunity to develop innovative kitchen tools for vegetable preparation and presentation. - **Decorative Food Presentations:** Creating visually appealing food arrangements through innovative kitchen tools. - **Culinary Tool Innovations:** Developing clever takes on traditional culinary tools like the Karoto. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware:** Innovative kitchenware brands can capitalize on the need for easy and artistic vegetable preparation. - **Home Decor:** Kitchen accessories with a practical yet decorative purpose contribute to home decor trends. - **Food Service:** Innovative kitchen tools like the Karoto can be used to create visually-appealing presentations of food in the food service industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stainless Steel Kitchen Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caraway-kitchen-gadget.md) - [Stainless Steel Kitchen Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caraway-kitchen-gadgets.md) - [Ultra-Fast Slicing Kitchen Helpers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stormcut.md) - [Two-Sided Speed Graters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ograte.md) - [Stylish Kitchen Gadget Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savor-series.md) - [Multi-Functional Pasta Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-pasta-spoon.md) - [Mini Handheld Graters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palm-grater.md) - [Miniature Handheld Graters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irogami-grater.md) - [Rolling Magnetic Knife Sharpeners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolling-knife-sharpener.md)