Tackle a variety of cooking and baking tasks with this convenient Ateco 60220 2" white boar bristle pastry / basting brush! Featuring a 2" wide brush, it can be used for coating fluffy, fresh-baked pastries with butter, oil, or water. It is made with natural white boar bristles, epoxy-set in a composite ferrule to help prevent bacteria and the shedding of bristles. Compared to nylon or silicone bristles, boar bristles have higher heat resistance and greater absorbency, both important for a kitchen tool! The lacquered hardwood handle gives a classic, professional appearance for your commercial kitchen or bakery. It even features a convenient hanging slot so you can easily retrieve it. This flat pastry brush is great for a variety of applications. Whether you are basting meats or spreading egg wash onto large pastry crusts, this brush will help you add a layer of glaze or cover the surfaces of your foods. Easy to use, this pastry brush is sure to become a go-to kitchen tool!