Product Details

Details
  • Kitchen utensil to test the preparedness of spaghetti pasta
  • Presentation packaging
  • Made in Germany
Measurements

L
8.25 in.
21 cm.
18/10 Inox Stainless Steel

Shipping & Returns

Please refer to our shipping and return & exchange policy.

Warranty

Luminaire is an authorized retailer of Mono. The product comes with a full manufacturer warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Al Dente Spaghetti Tester work?

The tool's form allows you to pull a single strand of spaghetti from the pot and test its texture without draining the entire batch. This lets you judge the al dente point with precision, biting into one strand to assess firmness before the pasta is finished.

What material is the spaghetti tester made from?

It is made from polished stainless steel, a material well suited to the heat and moisture of a working kitchen. The finish is smooth and resistant to corrosion, requiring minimal maintenance.

Who is Tobias Huys?

Tobias Huys is a designer known for bringing a dry, precise wit to everyday objects. His work for Mono reflects a philosophy that functional tools should also carry a clear point of view.

What is Mono, and where is the brand from?

Mono is a German design brand founded in 1959, long associated with cutlery and tableware that balance industrial precision with refined form. The brand has collaborated with notable designers across Europe to produce objects that hold their integrity over decades of use.

Is the Al Dente tester suitable as a gift?

It comes in presentation packaging, which makes it a considered gift for cooks, hosts, or anyone with an appreciation for objects that solve a real problem with wit and economy of form.

Brand

Mono
Al Dente Spaghetti Tester

Mono

Founded in 1959 in Mettmann, Germany, Mono specializes in contemporary flatware, kitchen tools, tableware, and design objects that combine modernist clarity, enduring function, and exceptional German craftsmanship.