Grapefruit spoon

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Note the serrated tip of the spoon.
Note the serrated tip of the spoon.

A grapefruit spoon is usually similar in design to a teaspoon with a serrated front edge, the intent of the serrations being to separate the grapefruit from the rind.

A variation of the spoon design has a blunt front edge, with serrated sides, intended for the user to first dig the spoon into the fruit before using the serrated side edges as a knife to separate the flesh from the rind.

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Grapefruit spoons sometimes have a bamboo or wooden handle, which facilitates removing the flesh of the fruit by providing a solid grip.

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