Spoon varieties: basic and additional

Typically, by a spoon, we mean a small flat-handle cutlery with a small scoop at the end. And there is. Basically, all spoons have the same design. Yes, but their purpose may be different. So that at some event where strict table etiquette is spelled out, “not to fall face down in the dirt”, let's find out what kind of spoons exist and what they are intended for.

What are the spoons

Spoons are divided into two types - basic and additional. And if there is nothing special to deal with with the main ones, then with the additional ones you can simply get confused.

The main

The main types include:

1. Canteen. This is a familiar device that we often use for soups, cereals, and some sauces. Usually its volume is up to 18 ml of any liquid.
2. Tea room. With this device we are used to stirring sugar in tea or to taste delicious ice cream. Sometimes it is also used for desserts. The volume of a teaspoon usually does not exceed 5 ml.
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3. Dessert. In size, this is the "golden mean" between the dining room and the tea room. In other words, it is twice as large as a tea room, and one and a half times smaller than a dining room. The volume of such a product is usually about 10 ml.

Additional

And here you need to thoroughly figure out what's what, since there can be a huge variety of additional devices. But don't despair in advance. Many spoons are not used for table setting. However, if some very grandiose event with an abundance of dishes awaits you, then it is better to still try to remember which additional spoons exist and what they are generally intended for.

Decorative wooden painted spoon

Of course, you are unlikely to meet her at a party, but still this kind of spoon takes place in our reality. As a rule, it is not used for eating, but is more intended for decorating the kitchen or as a gift. In general, of course, it can be adapted for something (for example, for the layout of salads). Nevertheless, do not forget that usually such spoons are covered not only with paint, but also with varnish, and this, you know, is not a factor for contact with food.

Coffee shop

Served to the table if the meal includes serving coffee - black or oriental. By design, it is practically no different from a tea spoon, the only difference is that the coffee spoon, one might say, is miniature. According to the rules of etiquette, it should be part of the coffee service. Volume - 2.5 ml of liquid.

For absinthe

This is a specialized perforated spoon for pouring this alcoholic beverage. What is it for at all? If you've ever tasted absinthe, you might have noticed that it tastes bitter at times. To slightly smooth out this deficiency, sugar is added to it just before use. But in order for it to dissolve well, the drink has to be diluted with water in order to slightly reduce the strength. Pouring absinthe in this case is a whole art. They put a spoon on the glass, on it - a lump of sugar. Then water is poured from the absinthe fountain in a thin stream onto this same piece of sugar - and this is how absinthe is obtained, which has a slightly yellowish tint.

Bar or cocktail

The question is - why are there spoons in the bar if glasses are needed there? It's simple. Bartenders use such a device to mix different cocktails and drinks. The spoon has a long handle, twisted in the middle or completely. Its main task is to reach the very bottom of the dishes in order to get a properly prepared mix.

For broth

It has a deep shape, quite complex. Most often, such spoons are decorated with some kind of decor (engraving, molding), and in some restaurants they are made of ceramics. Let's just say that it is not necessary to have such a product at home, a dining room is quite enough, but if somewhere you were served just such a device to the broth, then you will have to adapt and use directly his. By the way, this also includes a Chinese soup spoon, which is often made of porcelain.

Dimensional

Here, however, everything is clear from the name. These are special spoons on which divisions are applied (usually in grams). In other words, it is a kind of measuring device that helps to determine the mass of any bulk products, for example: flour, salt, sugar, soda, milk, water, honey, vegetable oil, spices and others ingredients. Recently, such products have become very popular among athletes - with their help, you can accurately determine the amount of protein powder that is included in sports nutrition.

For fruit

This includes many devices. As the name implies, they are all used for fruits or fruit slices:

• with small teeth located on the edge of the scoop - for grapefruit;
• flat with a slightly concave edge - for kiwi;
• a slightly irregular shape - for an avocado (instead of a scoop, there is something like a ring, inside which there are sharp blades).

Such devices are served for each guest individually, and not for general serving.

For olives

This is a small spoon with a small hole in the middle so that the marinade drips off and the olive itself remains in the spoon. It features an extended handle. According to the rules of etiquette, it is not at all necessary that every person at the table has such a device. It is enough to put it next to the dish with olives so that those present can easily "transport" the appetizer to their plates.

Honey

But this device is hard to call a spoon. It does not at all look like the product we are used to. Usually made of wood, it looks like a small mace with an oblong tip, on which slots are applied. The handle is usually very long so that it is convenient to get the sweet treat even from deep plates. The people call such a device a spindle. How do I use it? Dip into a container with honey and twist a little around its axis. Honey, especially very thick honey, will wrap around the end of the spoon, and thanks to the slots, it will not drain onto the table.

For caviar

Since a product such as caviar should not be served in metal (properties are lost and the taste of the product deteriorates), a special small device was invented for it. It is usually made of mother of pearl, glass, crystal or wood.

For eggs

It looks very modest, almost primitive, but this is an amazing device. If you are an egg lover, then you will definitely appreciate this spoon. No, it is not intended for butchering an egg, it is intended to "catch" an already cooked product. It has a very deep scoop and a slot along the entire perimeter, which allows the water that was "trapped" in the pan along with the egg to drain off.

In principle, we got acquainted with the main types of spoons. But do you think that's all? But in vain, because there is still a spoon for watermelon and melon, oysters, spaghetti, ice cream, fondue, lemonade, salt, salad. And how many more will they come up with? What unusual spoons do you have?