The must-have tool for molecular gastronomy. This stainless-steel strainer spoon is designed for lifting delicate spherified pearls and caviar beads from calcium baths with precision and ease.

Key Benefits

• Essential for Spherification: Perfect for handling fragile spheres without breaking them

• Durable Stainless Steel: Long-lasting, food-safe, and rust-resistant

• Fine Mesh Design: Drains liquid quickly while protecting pearls and beads

• Easy to Clean: Dishwasher safe for quick cleanup

• Professional & Home Use: Ideal for chefs, bartenders, and culinary students

Product Details

• Type: Stainless steel strainer spoon

• Material: 304 food-grade stainless steel

• Diameter: Approx. 3–4 inches (varies by model)

• Handle: Ergonomic design for comfort and control

• Care: Dishwasher safe or rinse with warm water after use

What It Does

The strainer spoon allows you to safely remove pearls, spheres, and beads from spherification baths during molecular gastronomy. Its fine mesh ensures liquid drains away while keeping fragile gels intact.

Popular Uses

• Direct Spherification: Retrieve pearls made with Sodium Alginate + Calcium Chloride

• Reverse Spherification: Safely handle spheres set in alginate baths with Calcium Lactate Gluconate

• Cocktails: Remove smoky or caviar pearls for garnishes

• Desserts: Handle fruit juice spheres, chocolate pearls, and yogurt drops

• General Kitchen: Strain herbs, teas, or small solids from liquids

How to Use

1. Dip spoon gently into calcium bath

2. Lift pearls or spheres carefully to avoid breakage

3. Rinse under clean water if needed

4. Serve immediately or transfer to presentation dishes

Pro Tips

• Always rinse spheres in clean water after removing from bath

• Use gently — pearls are fragile until served

• Pair with Cape Crystal Caviar Maker Kit and Spherification Ingredient Kits for best results

• Keep one spoon dedicated to spherification for hygiene and consistency

Why Choose Cape Crystal Tools?

• Professionally curated for modernist kitchens

• Designed to complement Cape Crystal’s sodium alginate + calcium kits

• Trusted by chefs, mixologists, and culinary schools worldwide

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is this strainer spoon used for?
A: It’s used for retrieving delicate spheres and pearls during spherification without damaging them.

Q: What is it made of?
A: High-quality 304 stainless steel, food-grade and rust-resistant.

Q: Is it dishwasher safe?
A: Yes. It’s easy to clean in the dishwasher or by hand.

Q: Can I use it outside of spherification?
A: Absolutely — it’s also great for straining teas, herbs, and small food particles.

Q: Do I need this spoon for spherification?
A: While not mandatory, it makes handling fragile pearls much easier and ensures professional results.

Customer Reviews

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Works perfectly for spherification — no more broken pearls!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Durable, easy to clean, and a must-have tool for molecular gastronomy.”

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