The potato masher consists of an upright handleconnected to a mashing head,which is  a large-gauge wire inarounded zig-zag shape.Although potato mashers are most commonly used to mash potatoes,they are also used for mashing a variety of foods. They are mostused in home kitchens, but may also be usedin commercialkitchens. Other commonuses includemashing pumpkins and rutabagas forsoup,making hummus, guacamole, chili, bakingmix, egg salad,or more