Types Of Spatulas And Their Purpose

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The spatulas are an indispensable helper of every housewife. They can be varied in shape and purpose, as well as the material from which they are made. Most of the spatulas are used to mix the dishes we prepare, and those that are rounded and slightly concave can be used even instead of a large spoon or ladle.

Here is some interesting information about types of spatulas, their purpose and maintenance:

1. The most common spatulas are wooden, but recently those made of Teflon, stainless steel or plastic and silicone are becoming more common;

2. More expensive spatulas have a special heat-resistant tip;

3. Along with wooden spatulas you can find metal, aluminum, non-stick plastic and even porcelain spatulas;

4. The spatulas used to stir the dishes may be thicker, while the ones you use to peel off an omelet or pancake from the pan, for example, must have a thin tip;

5. If you use a stirring spatula, you can buy a spatula with a brush tip, but it will not work if you want to try the dish with it or pour it into a plate.

6. From a hygienic point of view, those spatulas with a smoother coating (for example made of stainless steel) are preferable because they are easier to wash than wooden and plastic ones;

7. At the same time in Asian cuisine are widely used spatulasmade of bamboo or wood, because during the mixing of rice (especially for sushi) it is protected from breakage;

8. If you stopped at a wooden spatula, be sure to use a different spatula for the different dishes you prepare, because wood easily absorbs aromas;

9. Wooden spatulas should be washed more thoroughly and replaced regularly with new ones;

10. If you often make pizza, remember that the market already offers special spatulas with which to cut the pizza into equal pieces. Scissors are even attached to some of them, turning the spatula into an extremely convenient 2-in-1 kitchen tool.