Today I’m testing out two fruit prep tools that tackle different tasks in the kitchen. One is for removing strawberry stems and cherry pits, and the other is a handheld squeezer designed to extract juice straight from lemons, limes, or even oranges. Let’s take a look at how these two gadgets performed in today’s review.
Where to Purchase
You can purchase the items in this review at the links below.
- Hullapit
- YZC Squeezer
- Fluicer (mentioned in this review)
Hullapit
The Dreamfarm Hullapit is a compact and cleverly designed tool that claims to hull strawberries and pit cherries (or even olives) with ease. It sells for around $16 on Amazon and, at the time of my test, had a 4.4-star rating among only about 20 reviews.
The spring-loaded plunger is the key feature here. For strawberries, the instructions were minimal, but I went with the “plunger” method I saw on the Dreamfarm listing on Amazon. For this technique, you press into the berry while pushing the plunger, and the results were surprisingly impressive. It was fast, clean, and satisfying to use. I tested the suggested “manual” technique as well, which also worked, but the plunger made the process almost magical. I flew through a bunch of strawberries in no time with minimal effort.
Cherry pitting was equally smooth. The unit has a small internal piece that pushes the pit through a hole, and most of the time, the pit just dropped out cleanly while the cherry remained intact. I tried placing the stem in different directions, and it seemed to work regardless of orientation. My hands didn’t get messy, and cleanup was a breeze. It’s also dishwasher safe and locks compactly for easy storage.
In short, Dreamfarm nailed it with the Hullapit. It’s quick, effective, and one of the better Dreamfarm tools I’ve tried.
YZC Squeezer
The second item is the YZC Squeezer, which is a $9.99 two-pack juicer currently holding a 4.1-star rating on Amazon. It comes in two colors, presumably for lemons and limes. It definitely feels cheap in the hand, but the concept is interesting: screw the juicer into the fruit, squeeze the sides, and juice collects in the top chamber, which doubles as a pour spout and can be capped for storage.
My initial tests with lemons went about as expected. It inserted easily and didn’t leak much, although – not surprisingly – later squeezes require more effort than the first squeeze. I did have a user error moment leaving the cap open, which resulted in a mess. Once I started closing the lid during squeezing, things went much more smoothly.
I tried it on limes next, which also worked fine despite the smaller size. I had to use both hands for extra squeezing power, and I noticed a bit of leaking during more forceful presses. Then came oranges, which are larger, juicier, and the easiest of the three. I even drank straight from the fruit like it was a juice pouch, which felt oddly satisfying.
Overall, the YZC Squeezer works. It’s not the best for maximizing juice extraction, as that title still goes to my trusty “Fluicer” style squeezer (also by Dreamfarm) but it’s handy, compact, and nice for casual use or cocktails. Just don’t expect heavy-duty performance out of a product that probably cost fifty cents to make.
Conclusion
Both products worked better than expected. The Hullapit is definitely the standout here, as it’s fast, clean, and effortless. It’s now my go-to for strawberries and cherries. The YZC Squeezer is more of a niche item. It’s satisfying to use and does its job well enough, though not without flaws. If you want a quick and fun way to squeeze a lemon or two, it might be worth keeping around. If you’re aiming to extract every last drop of juice, look elsewhere.
Have you tried either of these? Let me know in the comments below.
Video Review
You can watch the full review in the video below.