Tools and aids for cutting slicing

chopping pairing and pounding;

measuring and weighing tools;

tools for mixing, blending,

straining and rolling; tools for

holding, lifting and scooping.

Tools for mixing, blending, straining, and rolling

o Tools for mixing

o Mixing bowl - common and essential tool in mixing

often made in stainless steel, but plastic ones are also used

may be used in mixing wet or dry ingredients

o Whisks - used for dry mixing of ingredients. It may come in plastic or

stainless steel. Whisks are commonly used to whip egg whites into a
firm foam to make meringue, or to whip cream into whipped cream.

o Spatula – used in ‘folding in’ dry ingredients in

making a batter. It may also be used in scraping to collect scattered batter on
 the sides of a bowl/container where the batter is mixed up; this is effective in
spatulas made with rubber

o Wooden Spoon - used for stirring, to fold ingredients into the batter or to clear
the sides of a bowl or container where the batter has scattered

o Hand mixer - used as an electric alternative to a whisk. It comes with two pairs
of changeable attachments

o Stand-Alone Mixer- fit for use by seasoned bakers or for busy baking times.
Electrically used which comes with a stand, mixing bowl and two pairs of mixing
hooks and whisks. Appropriate for a more heavy-duty mixing than a handheld
one.

o Tools for blending

 o Food Processors - An electric tool like a blender but differs by its
interchangeable blades each designed specifically for a different purpose like
chopping, pureeing, shredding, blending and kneading dough.

o Electric Blenders - used to blend or make pureed ingredients

may be used for blending ripe fruits as flavors of cakes or pies.
Also great for blending herbs for a more nutritious and healthier recipe.

o Immersion blender - also known as a stick blender, mini blender, hand blender,
or wand blender, is a kitchen blade grinder used to blend ingredients or pure
food in the container in which they are being prepared.

o Tools for straining

o Food mill- used to puree soft food while simultaneously straining out the
undesirable skin, fiber, pulp, and seeds the whole food that’s being pureed has.

o Colander - a deep strainer traditionally made in aluminum. It is a versatile

strainer that can be used for draining pasta.

o Chinois- also called a China cup, the chinois is a strainer that has a very different
shape than the a forementioned bowl-shaved strainers. Chinois strainers tend
to be more expensive than any other type of strainer because of their fine mesh
and delicate design, but they should be considered a must for any serious home
and professional chef.

o Tamis - are unique strainers that also have a more unconventional look. that
acts as a strainer, grater, or food mill.
 o Spider strainer - most popular type of strainer, the spider strainer features a
wire basket that looks like a spider’s web. It is a very versatile kitchen
equipment.

 Tools for rolling

o Rolling pin - a cylindrical food preparation utensil used to shape and flatten
dough. Two styles of rolling pin are found: rollers and rods.

o Dough Sheeters - A countertop or a table top dough sheeter is a piece of

industrial equipment that bakers can use to make the dough in large quantities
without taking a lot of time.