Scraping a bowl, flipping a fillet, emptying a jar: small jobs, every day. The right tool makes each one quicker, cleaner and kinder to your pans. Here is which tool does what, and how to look after it.
The short answer
- Silicone spatulas scrape, stir and fold: bowls, batter, sauces and eggs.
- Jar scrapers reach the bottom of tall jars.
- A fish spatula slides under delicate food and drains fat through its slots.
- Tongs grip and serve: spatula tongs in the frying pan, kitchen tongs for pasta and salad.
Most kitchens start with a spatula set and one pair of tongs.
Silicone spatulas: scrape, stir and fold
A flexible silicone edge follows the curve of a bowl, so less batter goes to waste. A steel core stops it bending in thick dough.
- Best for: scraping bowls, folding batter, stirring sauces and scrambled eggs.
- Keep in mind: one spatula rarely fits every job, so a set with several sizes helps.
The Hi Nature® Silicone Spatula Set of 3 is our bestseller: a large scraper, a spoon spatula and a small scraper in seamless food-grade silicone over a steel core, heat-resistant from -30°C to 260°C. The Hi Nature® Silicone Spatula Set of 6 adds a turner, a narrow jar spatula and a mini, heat-resistant to 260°C. Both sets are BPA-free and dishwasher safe.
Jar scrapers: nothing left behind
A jar scraper has a narrow head that reaches the bottom and sides of tall jars, with a flexible edge that follows the curve.
- Best for: peanut butter, mayonnaise, jam and pesto.
- Keep in mind: the narrow head is made for jars, not wide mixing bowls.
The Hi Nature® Jar Scraper Set has four silicone scrapers with a steel core, a scraper on one end and a spoon on the other. BPA-free and dishwasher safe.
The fish spatula: thin and slotted
A fish spatula is not only for fish. The thin, angled head slides under a fillet without breaking it, and the slots let fat drain away.
- Best for: fish fillets, fried eggs, pancakes, burgers and roast vegetables.
- Keep in mind: it is a turner, not a scraper, so keep a spatula for stirring.
The Hi Nature® Fish Spatula is a stainless steel slotted turner with a scratch-free silicone edge, ultra-thin flexible tips and a hanging hook. It is heat-resistant to 260°C and safe on non-stick pans.
Spatula tongs: flip and grip in one
Spatula tongs combine a flat spatula head with a gripping tong. Slide it under an egg, then squeeze to grab a sausage.
- Best for: eggs, pancakes, sausages, fish and steak in the frying pan.
- Keep in mind: they are compact, so use longer tongs for a deep pot.
The Hi Nature® Spatula Tongs are food-grade, BPA-free silicone with a steel core, heat-resistant to 260°C and dishwasher safe.
Kitchen tongs: reach, turn and serve
Tongs turn meat, toss salad, serve spaghetti and lift vegetables out of boiling water, keeping your fingers away from the heat.
- Best for: turning meat, tossing salad, serving pasta and lifting vegetables from the pot.
- Keep in mind: bare metal tips can scratch coated pans, so choose silicone tips.
The Hi Nature® Kitchen Tongs Set includes three stainless steel tongs, one with a pasta claw, all with silicone tips that are heat-resistant to 230°C and won't scratch non-stick pans.
Spatulas and tongs at a glance
- Material: silicone over steel, or stainless steel with silicone tips.
- Heat: spatula sets, spatula tongs and fish spatula to 260°C, kitchen tongs to 230°C.
- Pans: every tool here has a soft silicone edge that protects non-stick coatings.
- Cleaning: all six are dishwasher safe.
Which tool for which job?
- Scraping cake batter from a bowl: the large silicone scraper.
- Stirring a sauce or scrambled eggs: the spoon spatula.
- The last of the peanut butter: a jar scraper.
- Turning a salmon fillet or pancakes: the fish spatula.
- Sausages and fried eggs in one pan: spatula tongs.
- Serving spaghetti or tossing salad: kitchen tongs.
Care: keep them in good shape
- Rinse each tool straight after use, before batter or sauce dries on.
- All six Hi Nature® tools are dishwasher safe.
- Silicone doesn't stain or hold odours, so garlic or curry won't linger.
- Close the tongs with the pull-lock before they go in the drawer.
- Hang the fish spatula by its hook so the thin tips stay straight.
Frequently asked questions
Are silicone spatulas safe for non-stick pans?
Yes. Soft silicone does not scratch non-stick or ceramic coatings.
What is a fish spatula used for?
Its thin, angled, slotted head slides under delicate food without breaking it. It also flips eggs and burgers.
Why does a silicone spatula need a steel core?
Pure silicone bends too much in thick dough. A steel core keeps the spatula firm while the edge stays flexible.
Do I need both a spatula and tongs?
Spatulas scrape and stir; tongs grip and lift. Spatula tongs do both in the frying pan, but for pasta and salad, kitchen tongs are hard to beat.
Conclusion
A small set covers almost every job. Silicone spatulas scrape and stir, a fish spatula turns delicate food and tongs grip and serve. Choose soft edges that protect your pans, rinse them after use, and they will serve you well for years.
Related Products from Hi Nature®
Find the spatula or tongs that fit the way you cook:
1. Silicone Spatula Set of 3
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- Three sizes with a steel core. Heat-resistant from -30°C to 260°C. Dishwasher safe.
2. Silicone Spatula Set of 6
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- Six sizes and shapes, including a turner. Heat-resistant to 260°C. Dishwasher safe.
3. Jar Scraper Set
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- Four jar scrapers with a steel core. Dishwasher safe.
4. Fish Spatula
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- Slotted stainless steel turner with a silicone edge. Heat-resistant to 260°C.
5. Spatula Tongs
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- Spatula and tongs in one, in BPA-free silicone. Heat-resistant to 260°C. Dishwasher safe.
6. Kitchen Tongs Set
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- Three tongs with silicone tips, including a pasta tong. Heat-resistant to 230°C.