Whips

Whips, also called whisks, are made from a number of thin wires bound together with a handle. In most whips, the wires are bent to make a closed loop. Whips are used to blend or whisk ingredients, to loosen and evenly distribute ingredients, and to make foams such as whipped cream or meringue. Handheld whips may have as few as two wires or as many as twenty. Balloon whips are sphere shaped and have thin wires to incorporate air for making foams. Flat whips often have thicker wires. The thickness of the wires on a whip determines its flexibility and function. Whips range from 10 to 16 in/25 to 41 cm in length.