OXO Good Grips Melon Baller, One Size

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Value: pitting the cost of each melon baller against its perceived quality, versatility, and number of pieces in the set (if pertinent). 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. 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.

Also, though the quality of the stainless steel is high, we see some flaws in the way these tools were assembled. Namely, the large gaps where the hanging loop joins onto the metal handle will easily allow water and juices to enter the hollow handle--thereby creating a breeding ground for gunk and bacteria buildup, so you’ll need to be sure to wash carefully and fully sanitize these tools regularly. Pros: Watermelon is a big fruit and some people/families can't get through a whole one, so any leftovers I suggest freezing! Make a Sweet Treat. A melon baller is the perfect tool for making confections such as our Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles or Halloween Themed Cake Pops! 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 Fiercely defending its reputation as a premier kitchen tool gadget company, OXO takes the cake for the best dual melon baller! This tool features two stainless steel heads. One end is a big scoop that produces 1.25” melon balls while the other end is a small sized scoop, producing just 1” balls.Freeze Tomato Paste. This one sounds like an oddball, but a melon baller is actually the perfect tool for freezing tomato paste and other similarly textured purees! We unfortunately pinpointed one major design flaw here though. The part where the cups are joined to the handle is a rather bulky juncture at the base of each cup as opposed to the edge of it. This leads to some scooping difficulties and also results in some tearing of the melon flesh as opposed to smooth scooping.

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

It’s also worth noting that while the oval-shaped cup performed equally well on all of the melon varieties, the scallop shaped tool struggled to ball the watermelon, due to the rougher, more fibrous texture of the fruit. Pros: 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: This melon baller is shaped like a small shovel. It has a blunt edge and no sharp point. It is made from plastic or stainless steel. The scraper melon baller is best for: Whether or not the baller comes with a cover is important because it keeps the blade sharp and prevents contamination. A cover is especially important if you’re using the baller to cut meat. What Are the Perks of Using Melon Ballers?

Scooping the fruit out (the serrations help create grooves for scooping, similar to a grapefruit spoon or spork)

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If you plan on buying the most amazing melon baller, you will have to focus on some key points. Size

Sit it on its flat bottom to keep it steady whilst you create your balls. What can I use to make Melon Balls? I have a melon baller that has a scoop on each end. Once side is a mini melon baller and the other side is a regular size.I've heard of people making decorations with it, with small pumpkins for Halloween and apples for Christmas but I've never tried it myself. It sounds like a fun holiday project though. In between the two different sized scooping cups, there is a rubber handle that bears OXO’s trademark non-slip grip texture that offers you secure hold even with wet, juicy melon hands! Plus, the tool itself is nice and long, offering you excellent leverage as you work and making it easy to keep your hands clean and dry. 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. 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!