Oven glove
An oven glove or oven glove is a combination of glove and pot holder , which is usually made of somewhat thicker fabric , wool or even silicone . It is used for safety and protection against burns .
The oven glove is work safety in the kitchen . With the help of the oven glove, hot objects, such as pots or casserole dishes, can be touched safely while cooking and frying . In contrast to the pot holder, the oven glove also protects the back of the hand and the wrist. It is therefore particularly important when using ovens . When pouring cooking liquids from pots, it can prevent scalding from hot steam. It protects the hand from hot splashes of fat when frying and sautéing . Often, such an oven glove is also used for grilling .
Oven gloves can be bought in pairs or individually. Conventional oven gloves have the shape of a mitt because the greater volume of air in the glove provides better thermal insulation. Variants of modern silicone gloves also have a section for the index finger.
