French whisk handle has rocks in it?
I'm at a restaurant supply store and I'm looking to buy this heavy duty French whisk manufactured by the company WINCO and I'm shaking the handle and it sounds like there are small rocks or sand in them.
They all have it.
What's that about?
Best Answer
It could be sand, used to weight the handle. The weight is an important part of the design. I assume some manufacturers use sand instead of just thicker/heavier steel because it's cheaper and easier to manufacture.
For proof that at least some whisks are made like this, here's a whisk with Amazon reviews that mention sand and even a picture:
It's just inert weight. It's not going to come into contact with your food. I guess if you get a defective one and the handle comes open and dumps sand in your food, you'd have to throw it out, but otherwise it's not really anything to worry about.
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What are the parts of a whisk?
Most whisks consist of a long, narrow handle with a series of wire loops joined at the end. The loops can have different shapes depending on a whisk's intended functions. The wires are usually metal, but some are plastic for use with nonstick cookware. Whisks are also made from bamboo.What is the difference between a French whisk and a piano whisk?
A French whip often features thicker stainless-steel wires that can help mix products that are heavier than usual. On the other hand, a piano whisk or piano whip is suitable for use in mixing delicate sauces and batters.What materials was used in whisk?
The classic whisk has stainless steel strands; today, however, loops made of heat-resistant hard plastic, nylon or hard silicone are not uncommon. These materials are designed to be used in delicate containers and pans with a nonstick coating.How is a French whisk different?
The French whisk, also called a straight whisk, has thicker wires that form a much less bulbous shape than the balloon whisk. This is the primary difference between the French whisk and a more familiar thin balloon whisk. The wires are straighter and stiffer, and there may be less of them than a bulbous balloon whisk.The Right Whisk for the Job- Kitchen Conundrums with Thomas Joseph
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