Silicone brushes: features of use, advantages and disadvantages
A culinary brush is a must-have item for those who love to bake at home. It is indispensable for coating food and cooking utensils: baking with eggs, cream, sauce, and greasing baking sheets and pans with oil.
The silicone brush has high strength and moisture resistance. Its color does not change, it always remains a beautiful attribute for the kitchen. Lilac brushes are in great demand. Silicone brushes do not oxidize, easy to clean. The permissible temperatures at which this tool can be used range from -40 to 255 degrees Celsius. The material of the product is non-toxic and odorless.
Description
Brushes come in a variety of sizes. The smaller it is, the lower the price of the product. The most common sizes are L and S: L = 21.1 * 4.1 * 1.3 cm, S = 17.4 * 3.2 * 1.1 cm. The handles are made of durable and high quality plastic.
The product is odorless. The brush is easy to care for. It can be easily removed from the handle, but it does not fall off during operation either.
There are variations of silicone dispensing cooking brushes that fit into glass or plastic containers, usually for butter. Using such a device is simple:
- fill the dispenser with liquid;
- insert a brush, close the vessel with a lid;
- coat the cooked product or dishes.
This set is compact and easy to use. It takes up little space, the liquid does not spill during operation, nothing drips from the brush and does not run.The following point is also important: while the brush is not used, the contents of the reservoir do not have time to erode and dry.
The main disadvantage of silicone brushes is the thick lint. They will not allow you to create beautiful and graceful patterns and designs.
If the brush is used for cooking in the kitchen, without decor, then in this case there are no complaints.
Brush with container
If you often have to lubricate dishes, then a container for oil is considered an indispensable attribute. You can pour any liquid into the jar from the kit and start lubricating the surface of the dishes.
Such a kit is a convenient option for household use.... However, only clean dishes should be lubricated. The algorithm of actions is simple: remove the brush from the container, grease the bottom, twist the jar and remove the set. The device does not need to be washed after every use.
If you grease food (meat, fish, vegetables, pancakes and dough), then you need to wash the silicone product after each use. On the positive side, you can put very little liquid in the jar. You also don't need to think about where to store your kitchen brush - it is always in a container or hanging over a jar.
Pen and brush features
Plastic is considered a brittle material. Products made from it should not be left near heat sources. It will not last long in this case. If a brush is not needed every day, then this option will be considered the most ergonomic and economical.
Some cooking brushes can be disassembled and the bottom part can be easily removed. This is convenient if, for example, the handle breaks or the fluff is worn out - you can easily replace the parts with new ones. The removable bristle is easy to clean, you can even boil it, soak it, deep clean it in the dishwasher.
Can a hot frying pan be greased?
Nowadays there are many things we use to prepare food, including oiling pancake pans. We do not think about the fact that we can damage the surface of the pan. As a result, we will quickly send this product to metal dealers.
Silicone brushes have been developed for long-term use of pans, baking trays and other utensils that must be pre-lubricated with oil. They do not scratch the surface of the product, are heat-resistant and always evenly distribute liquid over the surface of kitchen utensils, so you get high-quality and beautiful baked goods.
This brush can withstand high temperatures, so it can be used to grease a hot pan, as well as fresh baked goods. In addition, she protects her hands from burns.
I am glad that such things are strong and durable, they do not fall apart during operation.
Options for painting
There are brushes for painting and modeling pastries. They are thinner than normal, have round or flat bristles, similar to art brushes... They are used for various decorations. They create drawings on gingerbread, cakes, cookies.
In order to draw small details, you need to use a beveled tool. More often, of course, brushes with natural bristles are used for such a case, however, silicone options do not stand still and are actively pushing out their competitors.
You can buy such brushes in specialized stores selling dishes and supermarkets. The price of these products is attractive, therefore purchasing such a product is a low-cost business.
Terms of use
Such tools are unpretentious to use. It is important to follow a few simple rules:
- wash without abrasive agents;
- for heavy contamination, it is better to boil in water for about 7 minutes;
- do not use coarse sponges;
- after washing, wipe the product dry.
So, silicone brushes are characterized by a wide variety of designs, colors and designs. With subtle variations, you can create beautiful glaze designs. Advanced models are often equipped with handles and bristle lengthening mechanisms, and some models come with a container.
In the next video, you can take a look at one of the Tupperware silicone brushes.
