Cooking With Wooden Spoons: Benefits & Tips

[kat29]

So I had a show last night and I was using the bamboo spoon for mixing stuff since I forgot my mix-n-scrap. Shame on me (but I sold like 3 mix-n-scraps LOL) Anyway, the customer asked me why is a wooden spoon better to cook with then a metal spoon or plastic spoon? I didn't really have an answer, because I use my nylon spoons to cook with too. I know with a metal spoon you can burn yourself cause the spoon gets hotter then a wooden spoon. Does anyone have an answer that?? TIA

 

[ShanaSmith]

If you are using non stick cookware a metal spoon can scratch the pan, and usually they are shorter than the bamboo spoons so you are more likely to burn yourself that way too

 

[DebbieJ]

Well, first of all, our bamboo spoons are not wood, they are bamboo which is a grass. Bamboo is also a renewable resource, much more eco-friendly than wood. Bamboo also does not absorb liquids or odors like wooden spoons do.

There is really nothing wrong with using metal or plastic/nylon spoons. As already mentioned, metal will ruin your non-stick cookware, of course. But bamboo is preferable over wooden.

 

[soonerchef]

Aside from what Shana said, in my opinion, I think that wood or plastic is a personal prefrence. When cooking with non-stick, wood or plastic won't scratch and therefore some people like wood and some like plastic, I prefer the plastic because I don't like how the wood feels in my hands. I also would never buy cheap wood cooking products for fear of the wood splintering and going into the food. Our Bamboo Spoons are some of the few that can go in the dishwasher and due to that they are much safer than the cheaper alternative.

 

[cmdtrgd]

Metal can react with certain ingredients like tomatoes. Whenever a recipe calls for a non reactive pan, DO NOT use a metal utensil!

 

[stacieka]

bamboo wont melt like a plastic spoon or even nylon

 

[BethCooks4U]

bamboo wont melt like a plastic spoon or even nylon

OUR scrapers and nylon tools are safe to any temperature you'd be cooking with. I had a host say they left a nylon tool in a pan IN the oven and it was fine!

 

[rlombas]

Hi there! I'm so glad you had a successful show and were able to sell some mix-n-scraps! As for your question about why wooden spoons are better for cooking, there are a few reasons. First, wooden spoons are less likely to scratch or damage non-stick cookware, making them a safer option for those types of pans. Additionally, wooden spoons do not conduct heat as much as metal spoons, so you are less likely to burn yourself while cooking. They are also gentle on delicate ingredients, such as eggs or delicate sauces, and won't break them apart like a metal spoon might. Lastly, wooden spoons are eco-friendly and sustainable, making them a great choice for those looking to reduce their environmental impact. I hope this helps answer your question! Happy cooking!