Silicone scraper is a Western style tool that is not commonly used in Chinese cooking, but it is a very frequently used tool in Western baking production. It comes in various styles and can also decorate a beautiful kitchen! Silicone scraper, also known as "rubber scraper" or "cake scraper", is mainly made of silicone material. It is generally used to stir liquid ingredients such as batter. Due to the soft blade, it can also scrape off the ingredients stuck to the utensils. So, how do we choose a good silicone scraper?

Key points for selecting silicone scraper:

1. The softness of the scraping head has a significant impact on whether the batter can be scraped clean in one go; During the flipping process, it directly affects the speed and degree of fusion of flipping. After testing, it was found that a too hard scraper can affect the efficiency of scraping batter and the efficiency of flipping.

Of course, it does not mean that the softer the scraper, the better. The hardness required for the scraper varies depending on its purpose. Generally, hard batters, such as cookies, require a scraper with a slightly harder blade; Soft and fragile things like cake batter (little ones that will get angry and lose foam in minutes) need to be paired with a soft scraper.

2. When choosing a scraper, it is important to note that the handle must be long and thick enough to make it more effective to use. The feel of the handle is subjective, but a handle that is too thin or too short is difficult to apply force. If the handle is made of low-quality plastic or wooden products, it is not only easy to cut the hand, but also has poor load-bearing capacity, making it easy to break. According to the actual situation, two silicone scrapers, one large and one small, can be prepared to meet different capacity requirements.

3. Scrapers can be divided into integrated scraper and split scraper. The integrated scraper is usually supported by steel bars inside the handle, so the scraper is relatively heavy. Split type scraper, mostly made of plastic/wood split handle, with multiple styles and light blade, but needs to be cleaned separately. OCD cannot tolerate things that cannot be cleaned properly, so it is recommended to choose an integrated silicone scraper, which can save a lot of cleaning tool energy.