What are Silicone Mixing Bowls?
Silicone mixing bowls are mixing bowls made from silicone. These bowls can be squeezed at the edges to form a pour spout. Silicone baking sheets and spatulas are popular with many cooks today and silicone mixing bowls are also becoming popular items to have in the kitchen. Since you can use your thumb and fingers to manipulate the bowl to make a spout to pour foods, silicone mixing bowls are sometimes called pinch bowls. Usually sold in sets of three, silicone mixing bowls are flexible yet sturdy. The bottom portion of a silicone mixing bowl is usually more rigid than the rest of the bowl to allow for a steady base. Sets of silicone mixing bowls include small, medium and large sizes. You can blend just about any foods and liquids in these bowls because most of them can withstand temperatures of 490 degrees Fahrenheit (254 degrees Celsius). This means that not only are they suitable for mixing hot foods together, they can go in the oven if needed. You can also place silicone bowls in th