How to choose a whisk for whipping?

The main advantages of any whisk for whipping are high-quality material, low cost and quiet operation. This is a very useful tool in the kitchen, with the help of which it is easy to prepare sauces, beat yolks, create a filling for cocktails, pastries, any pastry and much more. The main competitor of such an accessory will be a blender - a more functional, but also expensive pleasure.

The main purpose of the whisk is to mix several ingredients. In this task, it is important for the cook to “arm” with a mixer and a blender, however, this technique will not be convenient for working with small portions and small volumes of mixed products. For certain manipulations in the kitchen, you can choose a spiral, confectionery, small or large, metal or plastic whisk. Choosing the right option means providing yourself with a comfortable and enjoyable cooking.

Professional chefs recommend looking at an electric whisk, with which it is easy to beat milk shakes, batter, eggs.

A high-quality whisk will come to the aid of both an ordinary chef and a professional master chef. In a wide variety of models it’s easy to get lost, so when buying, start from the main technical characteristics of the product, brand name and price.

The classic retro spiral version is extremely inefficient. Many manufacturers prefer more advanced shapes of corollas, presenting collections in the form of:

• "Panicles" with balls - the design of the models represents metal rods with silicone spherical rods, due to which the whisk itself, as well as the corners and walls of the dishes, remain clean when whipping (especially relevant in the work of a confectioner with viscous products - caramel or isomalt);

• springs - A suitable option for working in small containers, bowls, bowls;

• the rotating version is a mechanism, the principle of which is the vertical pressure on the handle, due to which the lower part begins to move (rotate);

• petal drops - The optimal solution for whipping products with a liquid consistency (sour cream, cream, sauce, as well as for creating omelettes, pancake dough).

When choosing a quality tool, pay attention to the number of “petals” - the more there will be, the better.

A key aspect when choosing a whisk for home cooking is the assembly material. It determines the service life and effectiveness of a particular model. The tool handle can be made of wood, metal, plastic, have a silicone layer, a protective anti-slip coating. In the collections of famous brands BergHOFF, Leifheit Sterling, Gipfel, Rosle, KitchenAid and many others you can find:

• metal or steel whisk, the most durable, practical and reliable;

• plastic models are less effective, however, have a small weight and a huge number of designs;

• handmade bamboo whisk with a hundred prongs will certainly be suitable for mate tea, matcha, preserving the traditions of the ancient art of the Japanese tea ceremony;

• nylon (silicone) whisk, which is most often equipped with a non-slip handle, increasing the degree of convenience of kitchenware.

With such helpers, whip lightly thick foam, use them for a cappuccino and for a shaker, showing off your culinary abilities to guests. When choosing plastic accessories, beware of high temperatures. The product heats up and may deform, bend. Stainless steel is a “heavy” material, and if mishandled, it can damage fragile dishes. The most practical and versatile devices will be nylon or silicone models that perfectly tolerate heat and do not scratch the surface.

An important criterion for choosing a kitchen whisk is size. It will depend on what kind of dishes you are going to cook: a deep bowl, a plastic bowl or a glass bowl. The selected products also matter, their consistency:

• for small servings, items up to 25 cm long are suitable, which are often used for eggs, when creating the most delicate omelettes, sauces, light creams;

• for large containers, prepare bulky accessories from 25 cm long with a convenient, long enough handle to deftly create mouth-watering treats from a huge number of products in a large bowl.

For housewives and chefs of high-end restaurants, the interesting design of the product plays an important role. It can be with a bright coating, a skillful pen of an unusual shape, a logo of a famous brand. Such tools should organically fit into the interior of the kitchen and dining area, act as a kind of room decor.

For instance, Whisked off models presented in the form of a rocket and designed to prepare the dough for baking, turn in a few seconds the products into a homogeneous mass without lumps. Rotating corollas perfectly cope with desserts and sauces, are able to bring the cream for the cake to an airy consistency. Thanks to them, delicious impregnations for the cake are created, and it also feels like homemade souffle melting in the mouth.

Some models even replace other kitchen utensils, for example, a whisk with four knitting needles - a good alternative to a spoon during mixing, and with 11 knitting needles boldly compete with a mixer.Some cooks even “arm” with battery-powered whisks, while others prefer a reinforced mechanical type of model. When choosing a quality whisk, pay attention to 4 factors:

• scope of application (professional or home cooking);

• cooking area (confectionery, main kitchen, separately for cream, pancakes);

• intensity of use (for rare or frequent);

• design and convenience of the selected model.

Choose a convenient whisk for yourself. Its presence is sometimes key in the formulation of many dishes, from mousses and desserts to exquisite alcoholic or milkshakes, confectionery.

Well-known brands produce high-quality cookware for everyday and professional cooking. Great respect deserves the products of the brand Gipfel. Corollas of this manufacturer are designed for home and restaurant cuisine, demonstrate a long service life. A series of whips Gipfel allows you to cook:

• mashed soups;

• homemade sauces;

• tender pancakes;

• cream for confectionery;

• cheese dip;

• brownies;

• eclair dessert with ricotta.

The main difference between the miniature whisk is its size. Unlike bulky electric mixers, blenders, combines, such devices do not take up much space in the kitchen, are always at hand and do not fail at the most crucial moment. In the Gipfel collections you can find interesting lines of Comfort, Cezar, Orbit, the key features of which will be practicality of assembly and functional design. You can choose models from stainless steel or delicate nylon. Very popular are flat beaters, tools with ornate or teardrop-shaped loops.

The optimal models are stainless steel, easy to maintain and with a special degree of corrosion protection. A good and budget option will be the Hendi brand corollas. The average length of such products is 55 cm. More often, tools are delivered in a set of 4, 8, 12 pieces.

These practical manual assistants are suitable for work with confectionery: cakes, muffins, desserts filling. They are also useful for recipes in which the use of egg white or yolk, mousse, soufflé, cream is provided. Manufacturer Berghoff also specializes in the production of kitchen accessories. The brand has already managed to make itself known by the quality of tableware. No less effective in the kitchen will be such trifles as colanders, beaters, ladles and much more.

As soon as you need to quickly beat the eggs, curd sauce or bring the soup to the consistency of mashed potatoes, use a professional Berghoff whisk made of stainless steel or nylon. A recognized leader in the market for kitchen products, pays great attention to the design of models and the quality of materials. For instance, Leo series is characterized by corrosion resistance, non-slip polypropylene handle and soft coating. These models do not require special care and are suitable for a dishwasher. Various types of corollas allow you to cook delicious dishes, right up to the restaurant menu: breaded mozzarella, king fritters with caviar, tripe with berries, cheese soup with bacon, carbonara pasta, bread roll with mascarpone and much more.

A review of the kitchen whisk is in the video below.