Wooden Spoons

Wooden spoons are the perfect addition to every commercial kitchen. Purchase many different spoons to ensure that you have an appropriate amount and a little over (several always go missing after a few days in the kitchen). Wood is an ideal material for stirring sauces and soups because of its soft, malleable nature. There is no need to worry about these spoons scratching up a non-stick pan or ruining the perfectly seasoned cast iron pot. They will also not transfer a tinny or metallic flavor to the food you are mixing up on the stove top.

While wooden utensils are typically preferred by many chefs, they do take a little TLC when it comes to care and maintenance. These spoons must never be run through a commercial dishwasher due to their porous nature. The soaking water and rapid drying will warp the wood of the spoon very quickly creating large gaps in the wood’s grain. When this happens, it is easy for bacteria to stay lodged in the spoon as well as flavors and aromas from other dishes. Wooden spoons should be hand washed (never soaked) and hand dried, and then set in a cool, dry place for storage.