It is common for these spatulas to be used when cooking with pots and pans that are easily scratched by metal utensils.
Rubber spatula definition and uses.
A spatula is a broad flat flexible blade used to mix spread and lift material including foods drugs plaster and paints.
Metal bench scrapers serve only that one purpose while rubber bench scrapers have other uses too.
The word spatula derives from the latin word for a flat piece of wood or splint a diminutive form of the latin spatha meaning broadsword and hence can also refer to a tongue.
The handle may be made of plastic metal or wood.
Also it is common for people to use these types of spatulas instead.
Spatula definition an implement with a broad flat usually flexible blade used for blending foods or removing them from cooking utensils mixing drugs spreading plasters and paints etc.
The business end of it may be made from rubber plastic or silicone.
In medical applications spatula may be also used synonymously with tongue depressor.
These scrapers gather up chopped foods or dough.
Use these in bowls pans and electric mixers to gather or consolidate batter dough and more.