OXO Good Grips Melon Baller, One Size
- Brand: Unbranded
Description
The overall length of the baller is important because it determines how easy, or difficult, it will be to store. The width of the head is important because it determines how large the balls will be. If you want smaller balls, you’ll need a baller with a narrower head. Sharpness The name of this tool doesn’t necessarily tell the whole story! In addition to balling melon (and other fruits), you can use your melon baller for a number of different culinary tasks and creations. I love my melon baller, it's a must have for fruit salads. I used to use a regular spoon before but that doesn't come out too great. I also like that when I use a melon baller, all the fruits are the same size so the salad looks much more uniform and attractive. A melon baller is one of the most versatile kitchen tools. It can be used for tasks as diverse as scooping out cantaloupe balls or removing seeds from a cucumber. Which type should you buy? Here are three types to consider and their advantages. The traditional melon baller While most of the melon ballers we tested produced spheres in the 1-inch diameter range, this small melon baller from Mercer Culinary easily produces a pile of mini melon balls--each one no more than ⅜ of an inch across!
With several different sized and shaped melon ball scoops, this Riveira 4-Piece Melon Baller Scoop Set contains everything you need to whip up beautiful fruit salads, platters, or décor! In addition to the typical round melon ball, this set also includes the oval baller, scallop-shaped baller, and a triangular shaped cutting tool that is perfect for cutting through melon rind or making fun displays.Founded in 1850 by Thomas Plant as a specialist in ironmongery and metal products, the company was renamed KitchenCraft in the 1990s to better describe the vast array of products now produced. From hot beverages, to baking and food prep, KitchenCraft produce a large line of products designed to both add colour and style to your kitchen, while making your life that little bit easier. When you are shopping for a melon baller there are a few things you should really look out for. As I am sure most of you know, it takes quite a bit of force to make perfect spheres from fruit, and dig out unwanted seeds. One of the benefits of using a melon baller is that you get perfectly round balls every time. If you use a knife, then the size of your slices can vary significantly depending on how well you cut. With a melon baller, you don’t have to worry about that since the size is always consistent. They’re versatile Quality & Materials: taking into account the overall quality of each tool, the strength of materials used, and how well each one will stand up to repeated use. It’s also worth noting that though the product listing indicates that this melon baller is dishwasher safe, some folks report that doing so results in some damage to the finish of the handle, so you may want to hand-wash this one to be safe. Pros:
This tool features not one but TWO different scooping ends that take a diversion from the expected sphere. One end produces a smooth, 1” long oval melon ball while the other produces a scalloped oval--an ornate looking shape with ridged sides and pointed ends. Our best point of comparison is that these come out looking a bit like gnocchi. So cool! For example, if you’re making watermelon balls, you’ll need a baller that creates balls at least 45mm in size. If you’re using a cantaloupe or honeydew melon, you’ll need a baller that makes balls between 50mm and 60mm. Handle After researching and putting each melon baller to the task at hand, we granted each tool a score in each of the following 5 criteria: Value: pitting the cost of each melon baller against its perceived quality, versatility, and number of pieces in the set (if pertinent). As far as the melon baller edge goes, make sure it is sharp enough to do the job. Don't choose any melon baller that has a rounded edge because it is essentially dulling the baller making it harder for you to do your job.Not much to it now, just get a melon baller/ melon scooper or if you don't own one you can always use a teaspoon rounded measuring spoon in the same way! Functionality: considering how effective each tool is at balling melon as well as whether or not it is versatile enough to be used for other kitchen related or food prep tasks. The most obvious downside here is that since this tool makes smaller-sized melon balls, it will certainly take you longer to get the job done. Like, a lot longer. We don’t recommend using this wee little melon baller if you’re trying to make a dish large enough for a crowd.
That small hole that is in the cup of a melon baller is actually very crucial to the design of the tool! In addition to allowing excess juices to drain away from the fruit as you scoop, this hole also allows air to pass through, thereby preventing suction. Without the hole (or if the hole is too small, as noted in our review of the Norpro Grip-EZ Melon Baller) the suction that develops during scooping makes it difficult to remove the fruit from the deep cup. What Sizes Do Melon Ballers Come In? When it comes to portioning melon, sometimes perfectly round balls are just a little boring. Thankfully there are also specially shaped melon ballers out there if you’re looking for something a little bit more unexpected! Our favorite among them: this dual ended option from premium kitchen cutlery brand, Messermeister. Make Meatballs. Using a melon baller is a great way to make a batch of uniformly sized meatballs and to ensure even cooking. There you have it a Watermelon Ball Bowl! We also added some kiwi for some extra goodness! How to freeze Watermelon Balls?
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Edges of the scooping cups are overly sharp, leaving us with bits of melon rind on some of our melon balls. To protect your melon baller from rusting, add a few drops of oil to the metal surface. This will help protect it from rusting and keep it in good condition for a long time. But you also need those kitchen gadgets that make doing a specific task simple and easy – whether that’s scooping batter, dishing out ice cream or making those fancy little balls of melon that take your presentation up a notch. Give your fruit salads and desserts a professional finish with this double-headed melon baller from KitchenCraft.
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