Zoral vs Dr. Tung's: Tongue Scraper Comparison
The main difference is the handle: Dr. Tung's is a curved stainless cleaner with soft rubber grips you hold with two hands, while Zoral is an all-metal single curved wide-blade scraper in 316L surgical-grade steel. Zoral makes the 316L surgical-grade stainless steel scraper in this comparison, so we are one of the two options here and we will say plainly where Dr. Tung's is the better buy.
| Zoral | Dr. Tung's | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | 316L surgical-grade stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Shape | Single curved wide-blade scraper | Curved stainless steel cleaner with soft rubber comfort-grip handles |
| Edge | Smooth polished edge | Curved stainless scraping edge |
| Travel case | Included (single or pack of 2) | Travel pouch included |
| Subscription required | No, buy once | No |
Where Dr. Tung's wins
- Soft rubber comfort-grip handles give you a secure, precise hold
- Widely stocked in health-food and grocery stores, so it is easy to find offline
- The pre-curved design gives good control across the tongue
Where Zoral wins
Zoral is the 316L surgical-grade steel scraper in this comparison. Here is where it has the edge over Dr. Tung's:
- The rubber grips are a seam where debris can collect and are a wear point over years of use
- The two-handed curved shape is less compact to pack than a single blade
- Handle color and finish vary, and the rubber is not as easy to sanitize as bare metal
The verdict
Dr. Tung's is a great option if you value a comfortable rubber grip and want something you can pick up at a local health-food store today; it has been trusted for years. Choose Zoral if you would rather have an all-metal, single-piece 316L scraper with no rubber parts to wear out and a smooth polished edge.
The Zoral 316L stainless steel tongue scraper
A single curved wide-blade scraper with a smooth polished edge. Sold as a single or a pack of 2 with travel cases, no subscription, ships worldwide.
See the Zoral tongue scraper