Spatulas & Turners

Explore Cooking Spatulas And Turners For Your Cooking And Baking Needs

Prepare your meals like a professional in the comfort of your home kitchen with Spotlight's selection of spatulas and turners. The origin of spatulas dates back to ancient times with the name deriving from the Latin word "spatha" meaning a flat piece of wood. From breakfasts to dinners, spatulas and turners are essential utensils in any kitchen. They assist in preparing a wide variety of meals, from scrambled eggs to delicious sweet cakes. Spatulas are available in a range of materials and designs that are tailored to specific functions and recipes. Typically designed with a flat surface, spatulas also feature a long handle for comfortable use. The design of these spatulas makes them particularly easy to store in your kitchen using kitchen drawers and kitchen organising trays.

Choose From Spatulas And Turners In Different Materials

Spatulas and turners are available in a range of shapes, designs and sizes. They are also constructed from various materials that are tailored to specific uses and ingredients. Some materials of spatulas include:

• Silicone Spatulas: A flexible material, a silicone spatula is a versatile option for flipping, mixing, scraping and serving ingredients and food items. From applying icing to cakes to mixing salads, silicone spatulas are an essential item in any kitchen. They are typically made to be heat resistant and are great for working with non-stick cookware.
• Wooden Spatulas: Great for use with non-stick cookware, wood spatulas offer limited scratches on your cookware when compared to the use of stainless steel or metal utensils. Wooden spatulas are also comfortable to hold as the handle doesn't often retain heat, resulting in a pleasant cooking experience.
• Rubber Spatulas: This material is also quite flexible and typically flat, resulting in a spatula that is great for stirring, mixing and scraping batters. They are however not compatible with heated cooking as this material may melt.
• Metal Spatulas: This is a particularly sturdy material and is used for heavier food items. Some metal utensils may damage non-stick pans due to their strong construction, so it is important to consider the materials of your cookware when shopping for utensils. Metals such as stainless steel are great for use with meats when barbecuing due to their thin yet strong construction that allows them to slip under food items and support items such as burger patties.
• Nylon Spatulas: Also particularly durable and sturdy, nylon spatulas are great for use with non-stick cookware. They can be used for a range of tasks and handling various food items. They are however not as flexible when compared to silicone or rubber spatulas.

Spatulas and Turners FAQs

What is the difference between a spatula and a turner?

A spatula refers to a flat surface cooking utensil that aids in food preparation. Great for cooking, baking and other food preparation tasks, there are a number of types and designs of spatulas tasked with different uses. A turner is a type of spatula designed to lift or flip on higher heat sources when compared to other spatulas. They can also be used for mixing and stirring but are typically designed for turning food items.

Which material spatula is best?

The type and material of the cooking spatula you choose is dependent on the ingredients you're working with and the cookware you're using. When shopping for kitchen utensils, you should first consider how you're preparing your meals. For example, if working with heat, then rubber materials may not be ideal. Consider shopping for metal or silicone spatulas instead.

What is a spatula used for?

There are a various number of types of spatulas with differing functions.

• Slotted Turner: Designed to allow liquids such as grease to seep through when turning foods. They are great for turning fatty foods that involve more oil and grease in their cooking.
• Solid Turner: With a solid surface, these turners are great for flipping liquidy food items such as pancakes or food items that may crumble when flipped with slotted turners.
• Fish Spatula: As stated in the name, fish spatulas are used for flipping and serving pieces of fish. They feature a thinner design and are typically made of metal to easily slip under delicate pieces of fish.
• Scraping Spatula: Similar to a solid turner, a scraping spatula features a solid design to help you manage your food preparation without mixtures seeping through gaps. They are typically used for scraping, mixing and folding ingredients and are usually made from rubber or silicone.
• Grill Spatula: Featuring subtle serrations on one side, grill spatulas are designed to slice through foods on the grill or on a barbecue in order to serve or flip food items.

What are the holes in a spatula for?

Slotted spatulas and turners feature openings in the surfaces that allow liquids such as mixtures, batters, greases and oils to drip through making them ideal for barbecues and flipping burgers. Letting the fluids run through the slots when turning ingredients over ensures that such liquids are not flipped over with your item.

What is the best spatula for a cast iron pan?

When cooking with a cast iron pan, it's important to use heat-resistant utensils that won't melt when cooking. Silicone spatulas are designed with a softer material that won't scratch the surface of cast iron cookware. Cast iron cookware is incredibly durable so you may use metal or wooden spatulas, however exercise caution when cooking to ensure no scratches or marks are left behind.

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Explore Our Range Of Spatulas And More Kitchen Utensils At Spotlight

You can find a great range of kitchen utensils and gadgets right here at Spotlight! Find great products including cooking spoons, tongs, whisks and more, we've got you covered for your food preparation needs. Check out the kitchen utensils and tools buying guide for more information on how to ensure you're equipped to prepare any meal. Shop our full range of kitchen utensils at your nearest Spotlight store today. You can also check out our selection online and pay your way to enjoy the convenience of click and collect or home delivery.