A oval of hard wood on a long round handle. Used to stir and scoop food efficiently. Using a wooden spoon prevents the discoloring of light colored sauces due to scraping steel against aluminum. Using a wooden spoon also helps from cutting and mashing heavy food and salads when stirring, like potato salad. Wash in warm soapy water, rinse well and sanitize in bleach water. Never use a wooded to stir or mix raw proteins.