All about scoops

The kitchen is a place where every housewife daily prepares delicious culinary masterpieces. The number of appliances that take part in cooking is quite large. A very important role in the culinary process is assigned to measured spoons. Given the fact that many people cook recipes, in which in most cases the weight of each loose ingredient is indicated in grams, the presence of measuring spoons is mandatory

Today, a wide selection and assortment of measuring spoons is presented on the market of culinary devices. In this article, we will talk about all the possible types of this inventory, about how to choose the right spoon, how to care for it.

A measuring spoon looks like an ordinary spoon, but has slight differences. This is a special culinary measuring tool used during the preparation of various dishes to correctly measure the required amount of a specific ingredient. After all, sometimes it is very important to measure the exact amount of a product, from a violation of proportions, taste can change and sometimes not for the better.

Probably, many are accustomed to using measuring glasses or cooking scales, but a measuring spoon is a fairly accurate meter, using which you will not be mistaken. Therefore, hasten to purchase several of its types for the kitchen.

The number of materials and technologies for the manufacture of kitchen attributes has increased, and the variety of appliances that we are talking about has increased. In addition, interest in cooking has increased today, and people are preparing not only traditional dishes, but also dishes from other cuisines of the world. Therefore, for each bulk substance individually, you can choose your own measuring spoon.

Let's look at what types can be purchased on the market today:

• a teaspoon is a spoon of small volumes, from 5 milligrams;
• dining room, the maximum amount of bulk product that can be measured is 50 mg;
• for tea;
• for coffee;
• for sugar;
• for bulk products;
• for baby formula.

Each of the above items can be purchased without special difficulties in a specialized store or a large hypermarket. It is very convenient to buy a set of measuring spoons and cups. There are also measuring spoons on which the designation mg is indicated.

Previously, metal was mainly used for the production of measuring spoons. To date, the range has increased. So, based on the material that was used in the production process, measuring spoons are:

• metal;
• plastic;
• from stainless steel.

Spoons that are made of metal can even be called rare, they were used in the household and in the kitchen by our grandmothers.

Plastic is a very popular material today, from which many different containers are made, including for the kitchen, so it is not surprising that measuring spoons are also included in this list. The great advantage of plastic is that it is not susceptible to corrosion, oxidation and is not harmful to human health.

The greater the demand for the product, the greater the supply. But when the assortment is large, the choice becomes even more difficult. Of course, everyone choosing this measuring device is based on their own wishes and preferences.

When choosing a measuring spoon, you need to pay attention to the following nuances:

• the material from which it is made;
• the volume that can be measured with it;
• manufacturer (it is better to give preference to a better-known brand or brand, a reliable manufacturer is always responsible for his product and has quality certificates, and this is very important, since the spoon comes into close contact with products that then enter the body);
• cost (the better the product, the higher its cost).

You can buy measuring spoons individually, focusing on the desired volume, or you can buy a set. On sale today they are different. You can buy a set of 3 spoons or a set of 5 pcs. The first is a set of meters with a volume of 1 ml, 5 ml, 15 ml, 50 ml, 100 ml. Buying a kit is very convenient, because at hand you will always have a spoon of the required size.

The peak of fashion today is a digital measuring spoon. Very often this device is called a weighing spoon, as its handle is equipped with a liquid crystal display, which displays the weight of the product being weighed. With a digital measuring spoon, you can weigh bulk, liquid, viscous products. The big advantage of this device is that You can choose the measurement scale yourself - grams or ounces. When buying a digital meter, be sure to give you a warranty card.

Very often a consumer may have a similar question. This is quite logical, because the life of the inventory depends on proper care. It’s easy to take care of measuring spoons, the main thing is to follow simple rules.

• Before use, it is advisable to wash the spoon well, and even better boil. Only metal products made of stainless steel can be boiled. A plastic product is best simply doused with hot water.
• Wash equipment after each use, but not in the dishwasher. Use a soft kitchen sponge to prevent damage to the surface.
• Let it dry naturally in order to maintain the integrity of the surface.

As for the electronic (digital) measuring spoon, you need to carefully read what the manufacturer writes about the care features.

In the next video you will find an overview of the electronic spoon and a set of measuring spoons.