Bulk Spice Shakers & Flour Dredge

Common Questions About Spice Shakers

How will a dredge shaker benefit me and my customers?

Dredge shakers are available in various diameters to accommodate guests' diverse topping needs. Because the flour dredge comes in various colors, patrons can differentiate one shaker from another. They are a suitable vessel for salt, seasonings, cheese, and more, enabling users to conduct a controlled pour.

Generally, a flour dredge should not be used over foods that are still cooking because the steam can clog the smallware, stopping product from pouring out. However, you can use a spice shaker to give food a quick, even distribution of seasoning – it's great for seasoning raw meat before it is grilled, browned, or roasted.

What kinds of spice shakers are available?

Spice shakers can be made from different materials, including plastic, aluminum, and stainless steel. Generally, the lid's holes range in diameter from .05 inch to .31 inch, though solid lids are available if you want to cover ingredients fully when the dredge shaker is not in use. Flour dredges made of polycarbonate resist chipping and cracking, and a spice shaker with a molded-in handle provides more control and simpler dispensing. A spice shaker that has a clear exterior makes item identification a snap.

You will also find spice shaker sets for specialized applications, including those for self-serve coffee stations that include shakers labeled for cinnamon, cocoa, nutmeg, and vanilla. You can order separate lids with large holes for dispensing toppings like cheese and coarsely chopped herbs or smaller holes for shaking salt and powdered seasonings.

How can I avoid purchasing the wrong dredge shaker size?

Each dredge shaker is designed to hold diverse ingredients and there is no official designation for which diameters are appropriate for specific items. There are too many uses for the flour dredge for each one to be assigned a particular purpose – especially since the spice shaker can be implemented as a piece of flavor-improving equipment for customer self-service, or as a way for chefs back of house to shake flour on a board before they roll out pastry dough.

You can avoid the frustration of choosing the incorrect dredge shaker either by matching the diameter of the flour dredge holes to the ingredients you will be using or by intentionally selecting ingredients that will accommodate the holes of your spice shaker. In either case, do not invest in the dredge shaker nor its contents before taking diameter into consideration.

Additionally, one flour dredge may also be designed with a different number of holes than another. The key in selecting your spice shaker is finding the one that is the most suitable for your establishment or the one you feel most comfortable using. Remember that when it comes to selecting a dredge shaker for ingredients that come in various sizes – such as salt and pepper – the different types have different diameters as well.