The Avanti® Pastry Brushes are designed for glazing pastry, basting foods as well as oiling or buttering bakeware. The brushes are also handy for cleaning coffee grinders and spice mills. Made from sterilized natural boar bristles, the bristles are set to a stainless steel ferrule that withstand heat better than plastic or composite. The wood handles are lacquered for moisture resistance. Boar bristle brushes are the choice of professionals and accomplished home bakers for durability and precision.