Cooking Utensils

Cooking Utensils

Description
Description

Cooking utensils are tools used in the kitchen for preparing, cooking, and serving food. They come in various forms, each designed for specific tasks. Spoons, ladles, and spatulas are common for stirring, flipping, and serving. Tongs are handy for gripping and turning food, while whisks are essential for mixing and aerating liquids. Graters and peelers help in preparing vegetables and cheese. Meat thermometers ensure food is cooked safely. These utensils are made from materials like wood, metal, silicone, or plastic, each offering different benefits like heat resistance or non-scratch properties. Found in homes and professional kitchens, they are essential for efficient and effective cooking.

History
History

Cooking utensils have been a part of culinary practices since ancient times. Early utensils were rudimentary, often made from natural materials like wood, stone, and animal bones. As civilizations progressed, metal forging introduced utensils made from bronze, iron, and later steel. These were more durable and offered better functionality. The variety and specialization of utensils expanded with culinary developments.

In the 20th century, the introduction of plastics and silicone brought lightweight, non-stick, and heat-resistant options. This period also saw an increase in the diversity of utensils, including more specialized tools like zesters, garlic presses, and mandolins, reflecting the evolving complexity and diversity of cooking techniques and cuisine.

Future
Future

The future of cooking utensils may be shaped by technological innovation and sustainability. We could see utensils made from new, eco-friendly materials that are durable and easy to clean. Smart utensils equipped with sensors could provide feedback on cooking temperatures or suggest adjustments for optimal cooking. Ergonomic design will likely continue to evolve, focusing on comfort and efficiency in use.

Modular designs might become popular, where one handle works with multiple interchangeable heads, saving space and resources. These advancements aim to enhance the cooking experience, making preparation more intuitive, efficient, and environmentally conscious, while adapting to the evolving needs and preferences of home cooks and professionals alike.

Common Questions
Common Questions
What are most cooking utensils made of?

Most cooking utensils are either made of aluminum, copper, iron, lead, stainless steel, or Teflon (polytetrafluoroethylene). Lead and copper materials should be used with caution as they have been linked to illnesses. All cooking utensils made of copper should be lined since copper can leak into acidic foods.

What is the difference between a spatula and a turner?

The difference between a spatula and a turner is that spatulas are used for mixing and flipping food while turners are a type of spatula and are meant to be used during the lifting and turning of food. Also, spatulas are typically made of silicone or wood while turners are made from stainless steel or nylon.

What is a whisk used for?

A whisk is used to add air into a mix of ingredients or to thoroughly blend ingredients. A whisk is the cooking utensil that has a narrow handle on one end with wire loops that are joined together at the other. The thickness and layout of the loops depend on the type of whisk.

Objects

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2.36” | 6 cm
3.35” | 8.5 cm
9.45” | 24 cm
.81 lb | .37 kg
IKEA 365+ Värdefull Meat Tenderizer
6.000
8.500
24.000
0.370
10
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IKEA 365+ Värdefull Meat TenderizerPerspective view of a 3D model of the IKEA 365+ Värdefull Meat TenderizerPerspective view of a 3D model of the IKEA 365+ Värdefull Meat Tenderizer
1.77” | 4.5 cm
2.75” | 7 cm
12.2” | 31 cm
.13 lb | .06 kg
IKEA Fulländad Pasta Server
4.500
7.000
31.000
0.060
5
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IKEA Fulländad Pasta ServerPerspective view of a 3D model of the IKEA Fulländad Pasta ServerPerspective view of a 3D model of the IKEA Fulländad Pasta Server
3.25” | 8.3 cm
3.54” | 9 cm
12.2” | 31 cm
.13 lb | .06 kg
IKEA Fulländad Soup Ladle
8.300
9.000
31.000
0.060
10
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IKEA Fulländad Soup Ladle3D model of the IKEA Fulländad Soup Ladle viewed in perspective3D model of the IKEA Fulländad Soup Ladle viewed in perspective
1.65” | 4.2 cm
2.25” | 5.7 cm
12.75” | 32.4 cm
.13 lb | .06 kg
IKEA Fulländad Spoon
4.200
5.700
32.400
0.060
0
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IKEA Fulländad SpoonView of the IKEA Fulländad Spoon in 3D available for downloadView of the IKEA Fulländad Spoon in 3D available for download
.79” | 2 cm
2.25” | 5.7 cm
11” | 28 cm
.06 lb | .03 kg
IKEA Fulländad Tongs
2.000
5.700
28.000
0.030
150
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IKEA Fulländad TongsPerspective view of a 3D model of the IKEA Fulländad TongsPerspective view of a 3D model of the IKEA Fulländad Tongs
1.89” | 4.8 cm
2.36” | 6 cm
12.375” | 31.4 cm
.13 lb | .06 kg
IKEA Fulländad Turner
4.800
6.000
31.400
0.060
40
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IKEA Fulländad Turner3D model of the IKEA Fulländad Turner viewed in perspective3D model of the IKEA Fulländad Turner viewed in perspective
1.97” | 5 cm
2.36” | 6 cm
11” | 28 cm
.06 lb | .03 kg
IKEA Fulländad Whisk
5.000
6.000
28.000
0.030
100
https://p3d.in/e/obEgC
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IKEA Fulländad WhiskView of the IKEA Fulländad Whisk in 3D available for downloadView of the IKEA Fulländad Whisk in 3D available for download
5.12” | 13 cm
9.06” | 23 cm (Diameter)
11.02” | 28 cm
1.44 lb | .65 kg
IKEA Gemak Colander
13.000
23.000
28.000
0.650
325
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IKEA Gemak ColanderView of the IKEA Gemak Colander in 3D available for downloadView of the IKEA Gemak Colander in 3D available for download
.79” | 2 cm
1.97” | 5 cm
9.84” | 25 cm
.06 lb | .03 kg
IKEA Grilltider Barbecue Brush
2.000
5.000
25.000
0.030
0
https://p3d.in/e/ASz5l
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IKEA Grilltider Barbecue BrushView of the IKEA Grilltider Barbecue Brush in 3D available for downloadView of the IKEA Grilltider Barbecue Brush in 3D available for download
.39” | 1 cm (Each)
2.36” | 6 cm (Each)
12.2” | 31 cm
.13 lb | .06 kg
IKEA Grönsaker Salad Serving Set
1.000
6.000
31.000
0.060
5
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IKEA Grönsaker Salad Serving SetView of the IKEA Grönsaker Salad Serving Set in 3D available for downloadView of the IKEA Grönsaker Salad Serving Set in 3D available for download
.39” | 1 cm (Each)
7.28” | 18.5 cm (Diameter)
7.28” | 18.5 cm (Diameter)
.5 lb | .23 kg
IKEA Heat Trivet
1.000
18.500
18.500
0.230
620
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IKEA Heat TrivetView of the IKEA Heat Trivet in 3D available for downloadView of the IKEA Heat Trivet in 3D available for download
9.45” | 24 cm
3.35” | 8.5 cm
4.13” | 10.5 cm
.5 lb | .23 kg
IKEA Idealisk Grater
24.000
8.500
10.500
0.230
730
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IKEA Idealisk GraterPerspective view of a 3D model of the IKEA Idealisk GraterPerspective view of a 3D model of the IKEA Idealisk Grater
3.54” | 9 cm
7.87” | 20 cm (Diameter)
12.6” | 32 cm
.31 lb | .14 kg
IKEA Idealisk Strainer
9.000
20.000
32.000
0.140
605
https://p3d.in/e/dLfVu
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IKEA Idealisk StrainerView of the IKEA Idealisk Strainer in 3D available for downloadView of the IKEA Idealisk Strainer in 3D available for download
6.3” | 16 cm
9.06” | 23 cm (Diameter)
9.06” | 23 cm (Diameter)
1.31 lb | .59 kg
IKEA Klockren Steamer
16.000
23.000
23.000
0.590
30
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IKEA Klockren SteamerView of the IKEA Klockren Steamer in 3D available for downloadView of the IKEA Klockren Steamer in 3D available for download
1.18” | 3 cm
1.97” | 5 cm
11” | 28 cm
.25 lb | .11 kg
IKEA Koncis Angled Turner
3.000
5.000
28.000
0.110
0
https://p3d.in/e/DJL7C
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IKEA Koncis Angled TurnerPerspective view of a 3D model of the IKEA Koncis Angled TurnerPerspective view of a 3D model of the IKEA Koncis Angled Turner
1.3” | 3.3 cm
1.97” | 5 cm
6.3” | 16 cm
.5 lb | .23 kg
IKEA Koncis Garlic Press
3.300
5.000
16.000
0.230
860
https://p3d.in/e/pUP19
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IKEA Koncis Garlic Press3D model of the IKEA Koncis Garlic Press viewed in perspective3D model of the IKEA Koncis Garlic Press viewed in perspective
3.15” | 8 cm
3.15” | 8 cm
12” | 30.5 cm
.19 lb | .09 kg
IKEA Koncis Whisk
8.000
8.000
30.500
0.090
105
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IKEA Koncis Whisk3D model of the IKEA Koncis Whisk viewed in perspective3D model of the IKEA Koncis Whisk viewed in perspective
.79” | 2 cm
10.63” | 27 cm
19.69” | 50 cm
1 lb | .45 kg
IKEA Lämplig Trivet (Rectangular)
2.000
27.000
50.000
0.450
590
https://p3d.in/e/aj9Pc
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IKEA Lämplig Trivet (Rectangular)View of the IKEA Lämplig Trivet (Rectangular) in 3D available for downloadView of the IKEA Lämplig Trivet (Rectangular) in 3D available for download
.79” | 2 cm
7.09” | 18 cm
7.09” | 18 cm
.26 lb | .12 kg
IKEA Lämplig Trivet (Square)
2.000
18.000
18.000
0.120
590
https://p3d.in/e/CvTOB
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IKEA Lämplig Trivet (Square)View of the IKEA Lämplig Trivet (Square) in 3D available for downloadView of the IKEA Lämplig Trivet (Square) in 3D available for download
.31” | .8 cm
3.07”, 3.15” | 7.8, 8 cm
5.31”, 7.87” | 13.5, 20 cm
.25 lb | .11 kg (Set)
IKEA Märkbart Scissors Set
0.800
8.000
20.000
0.110
150
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IKEA Märkbart Scissors SetView of the IKEA Märkbart Scissors Set in 3D available for downloadView of the IKEA Märkbart Scissors Set in 3D available for download
.79” | 2 cm
1.57” | 4 cm
9.45” | 24 cm
.06 lb | .03 kg
IKEA Ostbit Serving Tong
2.000
4.000
24.000
0.030
5
https://p3d.in/e/6L5pd
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IKEA Ostbit Serving TongPerspective view of a 3D model of the IKEA Ostbit Serving TongPerspective view of a 3D model of the IKEA Ostbit Serving Tong
.79” | 2 cm
2.09” | 5.3 cm
12.2” | 31 cm
.13 lb | .06 kg
IKEA Rört Fork
2.000
5.300
31.000
0.060
0
https://p3d.in/e/X5eab
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IKEA Rört ForkView of the IKEA Rört Fork in 3D available for downloadView of the IKEA Rört Fork in 3D available for download
.79” | 2 cm
2.36” | 6 cm
12.2” | 31 cm
.13 lb | .06 kg
IKEA Rört Spoon
2.000
6.000
31.000
0.060
20
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IKEA Rört SpoonPerspective view of a 3D model of the IKEA Rört SpoonPerspective view of a 3D model of the IKEA Rört Spoon
.79” | 2 cm
2.75” | 7 cm
12.2” | 31 cm
.19 lb | .09 kg
IKEA Rört Spoon (Flat Tip)
2.000
7.000
31.000
0.090
20
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IKEA Rört Spoon (Flat Tip)3D model of the IKEA Rört Spoon (Flat Tip) viewed in perspective3D model of the IKEA Rört Spoon (Flat Tip) viewed in perspective
.79” | 2 cm
3.54” | 9 cm
12.2” | 31 cm
.19 lb | .09 kg
IKEA Rört Wok Turner
2.000
9.000
31.000
0.090
5
https://p3d.in/e/uvJl7
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IKEA Rört Wok TurnerView of the IKEA Rört Wok Turner in 3D available for downloadView of the IKEA Rört Wok Turner in 3D available for download
.79” | 2 cm
2.75” | 7 cm
6.69” | 17 cm
.13 lb | .06 kg
IKEA Stäm Pizza Cutter
2.000
7.000
17.000
0.060
20
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IKEA Stäm Pizza CutterPerspective view of a 3D model of the IKEA Stäm Pizza CutterPerspective view of a 3D model of the IKEA Stäm Pizza Cutter
1” | 2.5 cm
2.25” | 5.7 cm
12” | 30.5 cm
.25 lb | .11 kg
IKEA Vardagen Angled Turner
2.500
5.700
30.500
0.110
0
https://p3d.in/e/bEbC1
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IKEA Vardagen Angled TurnerPerspective view of a 3D model of the IKEA Vardagen Angled TurnerPerspective view of a 3D model of the IKEA Vardagen Angled Turner
1.1” | 2.8 cm
2.75” | 7 cm
13” | 33 cm
.38 lb | .17 kg
IKEA Vardagen Grater
2.800
7.000
33.000
0.170
700
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IKEA Vardagen Grater3D model of the IKEA Vardagen Grater viewed in perspective3D model of the IKEA Vardagen Grater viewed in perspective
3.54” | 9 cm
4.33” | 11 cm
11.81” | 30 cm
.44 lb | .2 kg
IKEA Vardagen Potato Masher
9.000
11.000
30.000
0.200
150
https://p3d.in/e/E307w
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IKEA Vardagen Potato MasherView of the IKEA Vardagen Potato Masher in 3D available for downloadView of the IKEA Vardagen Potato Masher in 3D available for download
.79” | 2 cm
1.1” | 2.8 cm
7.09” | 18 cm
.13 lb | .06 kg
IKEA Vardagen Potato Peeler
2.000
2.800
18.000
0.060
155
https://p3d.in/e/Lyx4v
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IKEA Vardagen Potato PeelerPerspective view of a 3D model of the IKEA Vardagen Potato PeelerPerspective view of a 3D model of the IKEA Vardagen Potato Peeler
1.18” | 3 cm
3.54” | 9 cm
12” | 30.5 cm
.38 lb | .17 kg
IKEA Vardagen Tongs
3.000
0.060
30.500
0.170
155
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IKEA Vardagen Tongs3D model of the IKEA Vardagen Tongs viewed in perspective3D model of the IKEA Vardagen Tongs viewed in perspective
3” | 7.6 cm
3” | 7.6 cm
12” | 30.5 cm
.25 lb | .11 kg
IKEA Vardagen Whisk
7.600
7.600
30.500
0.110
100
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IKEA Vardagen WhiskView of the IKEA Vardagen Whisk in 3D available for downloadView of the IKEA Vardagen Whisk in 3D available for download
6.3” | 16 cm
10.63” | 27 cm (Diameter)
10.63” | 27 cm (Diameter)
.5 lb | .23 kg
IKEA Vispad Colander
16.000
27.000
27.000
0.230
325
https://p3d.in/e/wABeZ
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IKEA Vispad ColanderView of the IKEA Vispad Colander in 3D available for downloadView of the IKEA Vispad Colander in 3D available for download
3.94” | 10 cm (Mortar); 5.51” | 14 cm (Pestel)
6” | 15.2 cm (Mortar); 1.97” | 5 cm (Pestel)
6” | 15.2 cm (Mortar); 1.97” | 5 cm (Pestel)
6.31 lb | 2.86 kg
IKEA Ädelsten Mortar & Pestel
14.000
15.200
15.200
2.860
5
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IKEA Ädelsten Mortar & Pestel3D model of the IKEA Ädelsten Mortar & Pestel viewed in perspective3D model of the IKEA Ädelsten Mortar & Pestel viewed in perspective