Cuisipro Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons, 5-Piece

Measuring spoons are an important tool for every home kitchen. Having accurate measurements can mean the difference between your family liking a meal versus loving it. There are several different variations of measuring spoon sets on the market and this guide is designed to help you narrow your search down to the perfect set.

Consider the construction material first. There are models made out of wood, plastic and stainless steel. The most durable are the stainless steel measuring spoons, which tend to have the measurements etched into the spoons’ handles. You’ll find some sets come with both U.S. and metric measurements, so there’s no need to buy two separately marked sets of spoons.

Pay attention to the shape of the measuring spoons. The Spring Chef Measuring Spoons, Set of 6 uses narrow handles and elongated spoon tips to allow the spoons to fit inside spice jars, while other models have rounded spoon tips that are more ideal for measuring liquids. You’ll also find some models are two-ended. One side is designed for measuring dry ingredients and one side is created for measuring liquids.

Make sure the spoons are easy to organize and store when not in use. For example, some models have colored magnets in the center that snap together with ease. Other models have an o-shaped or d-shaped ring that keeps them all together.

• Check the product label for cleaning instructions. Many of the stainless steel measuring spoons are dishwasher safe; however, the plastic models are not. You’ll need to clean them by hand with a little dish soap and warm water.
• Some measuring spoons do not have a narrow head, which means they wouldn’t be good for reaching into smaller bottles, like spice bottles.
• Measuring spoons don’t vary too much in price, so you can choose one based on the features you’re looking for.