Aluminum is the most popular and affordable cookware material, though stainless steel is more durable but also more expensive. Glass and ceramic conduct heat slowly and evenly, making them suitable for baking. Teflon coatings help prevent foods from sticking to pans. Cutting boards and utensils come in various durable materials like wood, plastic, and steel. Proper equipment makes meal preparation easier through tasks like chopping, mixing, straining, and serving foods.
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2. Aluminum- best for all around use. It is the most popular, lightweight, attractive
and less expensive.
Stainless Steel- the most popular material used for tools and equipment, but is
more expensive. It is easier to clean and shine and will not wear out soon as
aluminum.
Glass- it is good for baking but not practical on top or surface cooking. Great
care is needed to make sure for long shelf life.
Cast Iron- it is sturdy but must be kept seasoned to avoid rust.
3. Ceramic and Heat-proof glass- used especially for baking dishes, casseroles and
measuring cups. Glass and ceramic conduct the heat slowly and evenly.
Teflon- it is a special coating applied to the inside of some aluminum or steel
pots and pans. It helps food from not sticking to the pan.
Plastic and Hard Rubber- are used for cutting and chopping boards, table tops,
bowls, trays, garbage pails and canisters. It is greatly durable and cheap but may
not last long.
4. Baster-is handy for returning
some of the meat juices from the
pan back to the food.
Cans, bottles, cartons opener- use
to open a food tin.
Colanders- also called a vegetable
strainer. It is essential for cleaning
vegetables and straining pasta or
tin contents.
Cutting Boards- wooden or plastic
board where meats and
vegetables can be cut.
Dredgers- used to shake flour,
salt, and pepper on meat, poultry
and fish.
5. Double broiler- used when temperatures
must be kept below boiling and to keep
foods warm without overcooking.
Emery boards/sharpening steel- used to
sharpen long knives.
Flipper- use for turning hamburgers and
other food items.
Funnels- used to fill jars.
Garlic press- for pulping garlic for cooking.
Graters- used to grate, shred, slice and
separate foods.
Kitchen knives- referred to as cooks or
chefs tools. It is a must for all kitchen
tasks.
6. Measuring cups, Spoons- these are
among the most important items in the
kitchen. It is use to accurately measure
the ingredients needed for consistently
good cooking.
Pasta spoon or server- use to transfer
pasta without mess.
Potato Masher- for mashing cooked
potatoes and other vegetables.
Rotary eggbeater- used for beating eggs
or batter with gear driven for ease in
rotating.
Seafood Serving Tools- make the task of
cleaning seafood and removing the shell
much easier.
Serving spoons
Serving tongs- to easily grab and transfer
food.
7. Spoons- solid slotted made of stainless
steel or plastic.
Vegetable peeler- used to scrape
vegetables such as carrots and
potatoes and to peel fruits.
Whisks for blending and mixing- used
for whipping eggs or batter and for
blending gravies, sauces and soups.
Wooden spoons- for creaming, stirring
and mixing.
9. Auxiliary equipment- these are utilized
most commonly in big food
establishments, some with specialized
uses and some are optional. Examples
are; griddles, tilting skillets,
broilers/grills, steamers, coffee
makers, deep-fat fryers, wok, grinders
etc.