Mittaastiat

Mitta-astiat are kitchen measuring vessels used to portion ingredients by volume for cooking and baking. They include measuring spoons and measuring cups or scoops, and can come as a single piece or as a nested set. In Finnish and European practice, mitta-astiat are typically labeled in metric units such as milliliters (ml) and deciliters (dl). Common small sizes correspond to the familiar spoon measurements: teelusikallinen (about 5 ml) and ruokalusikallinen (about 15 ml). Larger measures and cup-like vessels are marked in multiples of these units, enabling recipes to specify both small and large amounts. Many sets also provide cup equivalents for those following non-metric recipes.

Materials vary: stainless steel mitta-astiat are durable and often dishwasher-safe; plastic and glass versions are lightweight or transparent for visibility; silicone is used for flexible, non-slip designs. Sets are frequently nested for compact storage and may include features such as pour spouts, level indicators, or magnetic backs for organization.

In usage, mitta-astiat help achieve accuracy in baking and cooking, where slight deviations can affect texture or taste. They are widely used in homes and professional kitchens and remain common even as digital scales become more popular. While some cooks rely on scales for precision, mitta-astiat provide a quick, tactile way to measure ingredients by volume in everyday cooking.