{"product_id":"double-sided-stainless-steel-melon-baller-fruit-carving-tool-for-diy-fruit-platters","title":"Double-Sided Stainless Steel Melon Baller \u0026 Fruit Carving Tool for DIY Fruit Platters","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChopping large watermelons and cantaloupes with a heavy chef's knife results in messy, uneven chunks that look sloppy on serving platters and are difficult for young children to eat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard spoons simply mash soft fruit flesh, leaving behind excess juice and ruined fruit. The Kitch N Haven Double-Sided Melon Baller \u0026amp; Fruit Carving Tool cuts through soft produce cleanly, allowing you to scoop perfectly uniform bite-sized spheres or carve intricate, professional-looking zig-zag patterns in seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eForged from food-grade stainless steel, these dual-purpose prep tools are available in multiple configurations to suit your hosting needs. Choose the dual-sized baller to scoop both large and small fruit spheres, or select the carving knife combo to craft elegant fruit baskets and hollowed-out melon bowls. Perfect for summer fruit salads, decorative dessert garnishes, cocktail spheres, and quick healthy snacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffortless Sphere Scooping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp, seamless stainless steel scooping heads cut cleanly through melon flesh to produce perfectly round, bite-sized fruit balls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eV-Shaped Carving Knife (Select Styles):\u003c\/strong\u003e Precision zig-zag carving blade pierces tough melon rinds cleanly, allowing you to separate halves into decorative fruit bowls[cite: 31].\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Sized Scoops (Select Styles):\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a large scooper on one end and a smaller scooper on the other, providing versatility for different fruits and garnish sizes[cite: 31].\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-In Drainage Hole:\u003c\/strong\u003e The center hole in the baller head releases juice and air pressure, ensuring the fruit ball slides out easily without suctioning to the metal[cite: 32, 33, 34, 35].\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood-Grade Stainless Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid, rust-resistant metal construction will not bend, pit, or corrode from acidic fruit juices[cite: 31].\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultifunctional Kitchen Prep:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for hollowing out tomatoes, seeding bell peppers, coring apples, or forming miniature meatballs and cookie dough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px;\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade \u0026amp; Scoop Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFood-Grade Stainless Steel[cite: 31]\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll-Steel Dual Baller Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e7.87 in (20 cm) Length | 1.18 in (3 cm) \u0026amp; 0.98 in (2.5 cm) Scoops[cite: 32]\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePastel Combo Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e7.28 in (18.5 cm) Length | 1.18 in (3 cm) Scoop[cite: 33]\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll-Steel Combo Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e8.26 in (21 cm) Length | 1.18 in (3 cm) Scoop[cite: 34]\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Grip Dual Baller Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e7.09 in (18 cm) Length | 1.26 in (3.2 cm) \u0026amp; 1.10 in (2.8 cm) Scoops[cite: 35]\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDishwasher Safe or Warm Water Hand Wash\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"width: 35%; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWatermelon, Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Dragon Fruit, Papaya, Cookie Dough, Meatballs\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Usage Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScooping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Press the rounded baller head fully into the fruit flesh, rotate your wrist 180 degrees, and lift to extract a perfect sphere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plunge the V-shaped carving knife directly into the center equator of the melon. Pull out, move over one blade width, and plunge again, repeating around the entire circumference to create a zig-zag separation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse immediately under warm tap water to prevent fruit sugars from drying, or place in the dishwasher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be used on hard fruits like apples?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile the stainless steel edges are sharp, melon ballers are optimized for softer fruits like melons, dragon fruit, and papaya. You can use it to scoop out the seedy core of an apple, but carving solid apple flesh requires more force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the tool rust-proof?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The scooping heads and carving blades are forged from food-grade stainless steel that resists rust, corrosion, and staining from acidic juices[cite: 31].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the fruit stick inside the scoop?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. The small circular hole located at the bottom of the scoop breaks the vacuum seal, allowing the fruit ball to drop out effortlessly without sticking[cite: 32, 33, 34, 35].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'sans serif', tahoma, verdana, helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; white-space: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 5px 0px 5px 0px;\" align=\"start\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae01.alicdn.com\/kf\/S01884c035a534e40a4d6d76e75f3d091S.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae01.alicdn.com\/kf\/S4f0b3b5e2c914436ac10628b28caf669y.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae01.alicdn.com\/kf\/Sf54cdaa7f7044461986a04f7ad27f14a8.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae01.alicdn.com\/kf\/Sba5937c6379b483d8beb63a9f4985ab2C.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae01.alicdn.com\/kf\/S7678c4a090a44c88a16988fba27db35f7.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae01.alicdn.com\/kf\/S382eef81cf5d476d9c5afa220c08f7a63.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae01.alicdn.com\/kf\/Scf58cd67032e4eff89686faefd49d77fc.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'sans serif', tahoma, verdana, helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; white-space: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 5px 0px 5px 0px;\" align=\"start\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae01.alicdn.com\/kf\/S26b45e9e71014b409e60b400ed2a9c42m.png\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'sans serif', tahoma, verdana, helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; white-space: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 5px 0px 5px 0px;\" align=\"start\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae01.alicdn.com\/kf\/Sa51d9c43ce0b423982da5334c87b4bb2g.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae01.alicdn.com\/kf\/Sb0a15953609d4423af81ecc72413aafa5.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae01.alicdn.com\/kf\/Sfa40442ee7bb4b6ea12899d1d3e21bffo.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae01.alicdn.com\/kf\/S6a11c34983544a7d9e2271ff1af8d5442.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitch N Haven","offers":[{"title":"Dual-Sized Baller (All Stainless Steel)","offer_id":46986626269381,"sku":"14:200006154#BXD SGWS","price":15.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Carving Knife \u0026 Baller (Pastel Handle)","offer_id":46986626302149,"sku":"14:200006152#CSDHWS","price":15.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Carving Knife \u0026 Baller (All Stainless Steel)","offer_id":46986626334917,"sku":"14:200006153#BXG DHWS","price":15.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dual-Sized Baller (Black Grip Handle)","offer_id":46986626367685,"sku":"14:200006151#SGWS","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/2614\/9061\/files\/Sfa40442ee7bb4b6ea12899d1d3e21bffo.png?v=1790891277","url":"https:\/\/kitchnhaven.com\/products\/double-sided-stainless-steel-melon-baller-fruit-carving-tool-for-diy-fruit-platters","provider":"Kitch N Haven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}