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Overview
The Sunkist Manual Citrus Sectionizer 6 Slice (S 103) is a commercial grade fruit prep tool designed to quickly portion citrus into uniform wedges for consistent presentation and fast service. Built for busy kitchens, bars, and catering lines, it helps you turn oranges, lemons, limes, and similar citrus into clean, even slices with less handling and less mess. If you are looking for a reliable manual citrus wedge cutter for high volume garnish prep, this Sunkist sectionizer is a proven choice in professional foodservice.
Using a simple manual press action, the Sunkist S 103 citrus sectionizer improves speed and repeatability compared to hand cutting with a knife, while helping reduce cross contamination risk from excessive board work. The result is more uniform wedges for cocktails, fruit trays, school nutrition programs, and quick serve applications where appearance and portion control matter. Its 6 section output is ideal for classic orange and lemon wedges used in beverages and plated service.
Specifications
- Brand: Sunkist
- Model: Manual Citrus Sectionizer 6 Slice
- Manufacturer Part Number: S 103
- Cut style: 6 section wedge cut
- Operation: Manual press
- Primary use: Sectioning citrus for garnishes, prep lines, and foodservice portioning
- Compatibility: Designed for common citrus sizes such as oranges, lemons, and limes (size capacity depends on fruit diameter and firmness)
- Application environments: Restaurants, bars, hotels, catering, cafeterias, concession stands, and commercial kitchens
Features
- Consistent 6 wedge output for uniform presentation and portion control
- Speeds up citrus garnish prep compared to knife cutting
- Manual operation supports dependable performance without power requirements
- Helps reduce prep variability by standardizing wedge size for service teams
- Designed for professional workflow to improve throughput during peak periods
- Improves safety by reducing the amount of knife work required in repetitive citrus prep
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the Sunkist S 103 sectionizer cut?
It is designed to section citrus fruit into 6 uniform wedges, commonly used for oranges, lemons, and limes in foodservice garnish and prep applications. - How many pieces does it make per fruit?
The S 103 produces six wedges per fruit, which is a standard portion size for beverage garnishes and plated service. - Is this a good tool for bar and cocktail garnish prep?
Yes. A manual citrus wedge cutter like the Sunkist S 103 helps bars produce consistent lemon and orange wedges quickly, supporting faster service and a cleaner garnish presentation. - Do I need electricity to use it?
No. This is a manual citrus sectionizer that operates by hand pressure, making it suitable for prep stations without dedicated power outlets. - Can it replace cutting citrus with a knife?
For standard wedge cuts, it can significantly reduce knife time and improve consistency. Some specialty cuts may still require a knife depending on your menu or garnish style. - What should I consider for best results?
Use fresh citrus that is firm and appropriately sized for the cutter. Extremely soft, overripe fruit may not section as cleanly and can reduce wedge definition.
