Matfer Exoglass Spoon
A Dishwasher Safe Spoon?
Though they may look like they are made of meltable plastic, Exoglass cooking spoons, a product of France, are actually a blend of resin and fiberglass that makes them heat resistant up to 430 degrees. Unlike wooden spoons, which must be washed by hand, have a tendency to absorb odors and colors, and can split over time after repeated soaks in water, Exoglass spoons are quite durable and offer several advantages.
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The Exoglass spoon cannot entirely replace the wooden spoon, which we still find useful when trying to gauge the consistency of sauces via the "coating the back of the spoon" test (the slick surface of the Exoglass makes this more difficult) and to scrape up fond (browned bits) from the bottom of a pan (flat-bottomed spoons are the best choice here). But they also don't have the drawbacks of wooden spoons— which must be washed by hand, have a tendency to absorb odors and colors, and can split over time after repeated soaks in water. So we're holding on to our wooden spoons, but we wouldn't mind adding an Exoglass spoon or two to our utensil drawer.
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Details
Material: Exoglass
Dishwasher Safe: Yes
Item Number: ATKMSPN
Item Weight: .1 pounds
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