Pastry/Basting Brush with Sliding Cover. Pastry, Brushes, Basters, Blenders This high end multi-purpose pastry and basting brush features long professional quality Tampico bristles Ideal for for glazing baked goods with egg whites, milk, or butter; greasing pans with cooking oil, and basting meats with marinades The soft bristles are made of natural vegetable fibers and are heat resistant of up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit This basting brush also includes a sliding plastic brush cover to preserve the quality of the Tampico bristles while in storage Stylish handle is made of sturdy heavy-duty plastic to resist warping, bending, or breaking with regular use