Kadka, kadushka, kadtsa, kaduly - all these names of cooper dishes came from the ancient Greek word "kado", which means "mug" or "bucket". For the first time, such containers appeared almost immediately as soon as a person learned to process wood, but despite this, they are successfully used in urban and rural conditions to this day. We will talk about what wooden tubs are and where they are used, in our article. Here we note all the advantages and disadvantages of cooper dishes.
The history of the origin of the wooden tub
Externally, the tub is a container made of wooden planks, tied with hoops. According to the description, you might think that this is the most ordinary barrel, but this is not so. Unlike a barrel, wooden tubs can only be upright.
Since ancient times in Russia, such containers were available in every yard. They collected rainwater, which was then used to water the garden. And at the beginning of the XIX century in Moscow a special decree was issued, according to which in each yard there should be 2-3 tubs with water in case of fire. Also, wooden containers of established sizes were used to weigh products.
Still, the main purpose of the tub in the old days was to store bulk products (grain, flour) and pickle vegetables.
Types of tubs and their sizes
There are several types of wooden tubs. Depending on the type of wood from which the wooden tubs are made, distinguish:
- pine;
- oak;
- aspen;
- linden;
- birch products, etc.
Depending on the functional purpose, there are frames for:
- storage of bulk products;
- salting vegetables;
- baths;
- making dough;
- planting seedlings and indoor plants.
Wooden tubs can be made in many different sizes. It all depends on the purpose of the tank. The sizes of the products are very different: from a small flower pot to oak bathtub fonts with a volume of 2 thousand liters. In the household, for example, for pickling vegetables and fruits, tubs of 12, 36, 48 liters are most often used.
Pickle for salting: how to choose
In a number of Russian villages, pickling of fruits and vegetables is still produced in wooden tubs. Such products, harvested in containers of oak, aspen and other wood, have a specific taste, and are usually much better than those stored in glass jars. In urban markets, you can increasingly find on sale wooden tubs for pickles. But before you get yourself such a capacity, you should consider the following points:
- An oak tub is ideal for salting cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes, watermelons and apples . In it, the products are saturated with spices and acquire an incomparable taste and aroma.
- Tasty cabbage is obtained in an aspen tub. In terms of quality, it is not very inferior to oak. The main advantage is that the cabbage remains crisp until spring.
- You should not choose a pine tub for salting, since such wood is often saturated with resin, which, in turn, can soak the products in the container.
The quality factor of the tub is checked by pouring water into it. At first, the liquid may leak out, but soon the tree swells and the leak disappears. Before buying a tub, you should pay attention to the presence of a lid or a
wooden shield with a handle, with which the container is closed during salting.
Wooden tubs for a bath: types, sizes
A bathhouse is the very place where there should be a lot of wooden tubs. Tanks are made, as a rule, from oak, since it has, among other things, also healing properties.
The following tubs are usually required for a bath:
- Fonts - containers designed for bathing two or more people and having a volume of about 1-2 thousand liters or more. Outside, such tubs are varnished, while inside the tree remains unprocessed to transfer all the beneficial properties to water.
- Wooden tubs in the form of a bucket or tub - are used to store water and steaming herbs for inhalation.
- Steamer - a tub with a volume of approximately 20 liters, designed to soak a broom. As a rule, it is made of chipped oak, which eliminates the possibility of drying out of the product.
These are the main types of products needed for a bath.
What are the flower pots
Each gardener wants to turn his personal garden or balcony into a real work of art, using all possible methods for this. And first of all, you should decide what to grow plants and how to arrange them on the site.
Recently, a flower pot has become more and more popular, which looks beautiful, and is also very convenient. Wooden tubs can be moved from place to place, they easily fit into any interior and are suitable for creating any, even the most complex compositions. Such containers are made of different types of wood, of any shape and size. They can even plant indoor plants that will look great on the windowsill in the apartment.
Why do you need tubs for the test?
Wooden twigs are also used for kneading dough. However, not everyone understands why it is necessary to use wooden dishes for this and what are its advantages.
The dough dough in the house has always been a symbol of prosperity and prosperity. She was treated with caution and even respect. Even if the tub was very dilapidated and was no longer suitable for kneading dough, it was used to store bread. And they put a container of bread in the "holy" corner, under the icons.
Such reverence for the tub was as follows. It is known that proofing requires heat. But the fact is that wood has long been considered the warmest material, and the dough in it will always be well suited, even if it is cool in the house. It is enough to knead the dough and put it on the proofing in the tub. And there is no doubt that the bread will turn out to be especially tasty and aromatic.
For the tub to last for a long time, it should not be washed with water, you can only wipe it with vegetable oil.
Advantages and disadvantages of wooden tubs
The advantages of wooden tubs include:
- Wood is a natural material that is ideal for storing bulk products and liquids. Water in the oak tub remains fresh and clean longer than in plastic and metal containers.
- The pickle for salting helps to keep the cabbage crisp and juicy longer and perfectly retains all its beneficial properties.
- The taste of cucumbers, tomatoes, fruits and berries, salted in a tub, is much more interesting than when canned in a glass jar.
The disadvantages of tubs include the following factors:
- A tree has the property of drying out over time, so repairs or replacing dishes may be required.
- Not all types of tubs are suitable for food storage and pickling. For example, pine secretes resinous substances, which can negatively affect the taste of the finished dish.