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Designed with a broad spoon base, this utensil serves several purposes when preparing foods. The Ladle is a kitchen tool that can be used to serve foods, such as sauces, gravies, and toppings as well as skim and stir ingredients. Ladles can be classified for specific purposes such as a Gravy Ladle or a Skimming Ladle and each is designed differently in order to accomplish the intended task. Ladles used for serving are made with a deeper bowl in the spoon and may be somewhat short handled.