1. TOOLS, UTENSILS
AND EQUIPMENT IN
PRESERVING AND
PROCESSING FOOD
TOOLS – are simple implements for food preparation.
UTENSILS – are tools serving a useful purpose.
EQUIPMENT – are materials provided for some special purpose.
2. 1. MEASURING SPOONS – are used to measure dry or liquid ingredients from tablespoon to
2. MEASURING GLASS– a graduated glass container used to measure quantities of liquid.
3. DIGITAL SCALE – is a high-quality scale that gives a more correct weight reading.
4. WEIGHING SCALE – has to be the cleanest part of the house because it is where the food is
prepared.
5. MEASURING CUPS – these are used for measuring dry and liquid ingredients.
6. PARING KNIFE – this appear to be tiny, only few inches long.
7. WOODEN SPOONS – is a spoon that is used for stirring sauces and for mixing ingredients in
cooking. It is made of wood and has a long handle.
8. PLASTIC BASIN – is a large or deep bowl that you use for holding liquid or mixing or storing
9. CHOPPING BOARD – this can be made of wood or plastic on which the material to be cut is
placed.
10. UTILITY BOWL – a round dish or container typically used to prepare and serve food.
3. 11. COLANDER – is a type of sieve used in cooking for separating liquids and solids.
12. TONGS – is used for gripping and lifting.
13. TRAY – a flat piece of wood, plastic, or metal, which usually has raised edges and which is used for
carrying things, especially food and drinks.
14. FUNNEL – a pipe with a wide, conical mouth and a narrow stem.
15. STRAINER – a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid
from a liquid.
16. STOCK POT – is a large pot with sides atleast as tall as their diameter.
17. DOUBLE BOILER – a saucepan with a detachable upper compartment heated by boiling water in
lower one.
18. WOK – a large bowl-shaped pan which is used for Chinese-style cooking.
--- is a deep, rounded pan that’s used for cooking especially stir frying.
19. FOOD PROCESSOR– an electric kitchen appliance used for chopping, mixing or pureeing foods.
20. PRESSURE COOKER – an airtight pot in which food can be cooked quickly under steam pressure.
