Red Silicone Spatula - Tips and Resources

Red silicone spatula come in so many types that it is not until you get home and use it that you find a style does not fulfill your needs and it is back to the store again. Here are some things you can look for to find the most flexible red silicone spatula for your use.

The head of the spatula is its most important feature. This is the end that does all the work really and if it fails, the spatula as a whole is worthless. First off you should check the quality of the silicone. Find a flat part and pinch, if you see white then you are going to get a spatula made with fillers, which messes up the uniformity of the heating. This will make the spatula less heat resistant in some spots and may lead to melted areas in high heat. 

You also should check the flexibility of the head. It should be flexible enough to get out every drop of batter from a bowl but stiff enough to mix cookie dough.  The head of a red silicone spatula should be squared off and flat and somewhat firm.

The spatulas with the differently shaped tips and that are too flexible just make it harder to scrape food. Also the tip and sides should be thin enough to slide between the food and pans and maneuver into corners. Also, it should be as flat as possible so it can scrape the edges of the bowls.

The handles of red silicone spatulas are almost as important as the heads. One thing really needed is a long handle to keep your hands safely back from the food. This can help keep your heads from getting spattered by hot foods or simply from the heat that rises when you are cooking. You also want a nice rigid handle so you have leverage. A floppy handle just makes you work harder when you are stirring something that is thick. Check for comfort as well.

Some spatulas have an edge that will cut into you fingers, while others are designed for looks and can lead to unnaturally twists in your wrist that can make it uncomfortable to stir. Also, try to find one as heat resistant as the head. Plastic can melt against the pan while metal gets too hot to hold.

One thing a red silicone spatula has going for it is that it doesn’t absorb. You do not want your spatula absorbing and then distributing flavors while you are cooking. You also don’t want a spatula that stains. Be sure to check the ingredients of spatulas. Those will fillers are more likely to absorb colors or flavors. Remember to use the pinching test to be sure there are no fillers.

Testing done with silicone spatulas has shown the heat resistance is no lie. While held against a hot pan for two minutes, silicone spatulas do not lose their shape or show signs of disintegration, nor do they release fumes or odors.

Shopping for the best spatula can be quite a challenge, but going in armed should save you money and time.