~Whisk~

Whisk..Whisk..Whisk…Do you know that there are many types of whisk in the world….Most whisks consist of a long, narrow handle with a series of wire loops joined at the end. Whisks are also made from bamboo.

Whisks are commonly used to whip egg whites into firm foam to make meringue, or to whip cream into whipped cream.

Whisks have differently-shaped loops depending on their intended functions:

Balloon whisks are best suited to mixing in bowls, as their curved edges conform to a bowl's concave sides.

With longer, narrower wire loops, the French whisk has a more cylindrical profile, suiting it to deep, straight-sided pans.

A flat whisk, sometimes referred to as a Roux whisk, has the loops arranged in a flat successive pattern. Similarly, a twirl whisk has one single wire that is spiraled into a balloon shape.

Ball whisks have no loops whatsoever. Since there are no crossing wires, the ball whisk is easier to clean than traditional looped varieties. Manufacturers of ball whisks also purport that their shape allows for better aeration.