heat insulators

• heat insulators are used in a variety of ways to prevent us from burning ourselves when we are cooking
• pans handles are often made of plastic or wood so they are comfortable to hold
• some pans have metal handles that are hollow inside, and the air they contain prevents the metal from becoming too hot, as air is a heat insulator.
• whatever material the handle is made from, it is important to remember to position pan handles away from direct heat on the hob, as any material will eventually become too hot to hold safley if it is heated
• using wooden spoons to stir the sauce