Six of the best

Don't be fooled by those delicate looks - this is tough enough for the dishwasher.

White porcelain squeezer, £14, by Sophie Conran for Portmeirion, at The Conran Shop, 020-7589 7401

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Drizzle pancakes in a jiffy with this wooden reamer.

Italian hardwood squeezer with painted handle, £11, David Mellor, 01433 650220

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Smart Danish design means no need to press down hard with your fruit - simply turn gently.

Stainless steel squeezer with mouth-blown glass jug, £33, by Henrik Holbaek and Claus Jensen for Eva Solo, at Skandium, 020-7935 2077

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Cheap and cheerful, this does the job.

Plastic Charm squeezer, £1, Ikea, 0845 355 1141

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Removable perforated top sifts out pith.

Stainless steel Kitchen Craft Master Class squeezer, £13, at John Lewis, 08456 049 049

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Nigella's glossy black number has a filter for pips.

Ceramic citrus squeezer by Nigella Lawson, £7, at House of Fraser, 0845 602 1073 Photograph: Frank Baron/Guardian