This basic but functional, Carlisle 2" Sparta Meteor bright white boar bristle pastry / basting brush with hook can be used for coating fluffy fresh baked pastries with butter, egg wash, or water, or for coating meats with delicious marinades and sauces. Now available with a shorter handle, the 2" pastry brush is perfect for smaller treats. It is made with soft, flagged white boar bristles that are double boiled, bleached, and sterilized to insure the highest quality and sanitization and are molded into the brush's base to prevent bacteria. Plus, the boar bristles work better than alternative brushes for spreading thin liquids such as olive oil, butter, and vinegar-based marinades.