Confectionery syringes: types, rules for selection and use

Without modern confectionery tools it is impossible to get beautiful decorations on cakes and pastries. Gourmet cookies, meringues and meringues will please the home and will be an excellent treat for tea for guests.

Confectioners use different culinary devices to decorate their creations. The confectionery syringe often has plastic case, which generally facilitates the weight of the cooking tool. The properties of plastic make the tool not very durable.

Another version of the material for the syringe is steel. It is distinguished by reliable strength properties. But in the work of such a product is complicated. A simplified version involves the use of two materials: plastic and steel. From an ergonomic point of view, such a product is more convenient.

The main functional element of almost any syringe is piston. This part is characterized by a cylindrical shape. It acts inside the body, rotational-translational motion. The piston mechanism is one or more piston rings. Some designs fold telescopically; in others, an electric motor is responsible for the movement of this part.

All types of devices, with the exception of the confectionery bag, have the same cylindrical shape. Options differ in the attachment of the nozzles, which is external or internal.

The nozzles themselves differ in the cut of the tip. If it is even, the product is used for inscriptions and simple ornaments. A nozzle with a slanting cut can be used as a fringe decoration. There are still options that are characterized by deep corrugation.Nozzles differ in size, must match the volume of the used syringe.

Small syringes are considered extremely uncomfortable to work with - devices need to be filled often, and for this you will have to interrupt work. Because of this, the applied drawing will not look even, the appearance of the culinary product will suffer.

For baking, you need a confectionery syringe. This is a popular fixture for homemakers. Products differ in types and nozzles included in the supply. The best option should be optimal in external parameters.

The confectionery syringe is outwardly similar to the classic medical syringe, it has an identical operating principle with this device. Factory-type products are characterized by a large number of different nozzles. The fixtures are very different in cost. Most often, products are for domestic and professional use. The principle of their work is identical.

The main popular species are presented below.

It is distinguished by a transparent body, which makes it possible to control its occupancy. With the right amount of cream, you can make a beautiful continuous pattern. Besides, high-quality silicone is not affected by temperature changes, and also it is not saturated with odors.

The most durable and has good tightness. Due to this property, you can lay any cream in it. Working with a tool requires additional physical strength.

Another option used by housewives. The tool is convenient in that squeezes out an even, equal amount of cream. Its appearance resembles a gun. In application, this option is the simplest.

Another syringe is called a “press” and is suitable for homemade cookies. The curly caps that are included in the kit allow you to make neat and attractive products.

Such a syringe is more often used for ice cream and cocktails. It also applies for baking dough products, for example, eclairs. Model requires pre-connection to electricity, only then it needs to be seasoned with cream or dough.

This is the most expensive option with numerous nozzles. It is usually made of combined materials, so it serves on the farm for a very long time. The cost of such products varies from 50 to 100 $.

A confectionery device such as a bag is characterized by advantages and disadvantages.

Pros:

• large capacity;
• strong enough, but it depends on the quality of the material;
• can be used with a variety of nozzles;
• convenient for working with one hand;
• does not require much effort;
• easier to care for.

Minuses:

• poor-quality bag leaking;
• it is impossible to work with some special nozzles;
• requires skill in use, therefore it is more often used by professionals;
• not suitable for cream and liquid consistency test.

Bags are divided into disposable and reusable. For the former, special paper or polyethylene is most often used. The second are fabric or silicone. Disposable bags can be used without nozzles, but you need to be able to properly form slices, which can be straight, oblique or cut along the edges. The last option allows you to make leaves, and the first two will serve depending on the skills of the pastry chef.

Advantages of confectionery syringes:

• variety of volume;
• easier to use for small drawings;
• good tightness;
• liquid or thick cream may be used;
• long service life;
• can be used for cookies.

The main disadvantages:

• difficulty in leaving;
• small syringes are inconvenient to use;
• It requires effort in work, especially if a thick cream or dough is used.

Mayer & Boch is a company that offers inexpensive pastry syringes with a variety of nozzles. For example, model 27620612 is made of metal, is sold complete with 5 nozzles, and has overall dimensions of 18 * 27.5 cm. The inventory is multifunctional, suitable for working with cream and dough.

Travola It offers an inexpensive product that is suitable for working with cream, and it can also be used to fill dough products with cream. Model 137285734 is sold at a reasonable price, but differs in fragility.

Tescoma offers the Delicia 630534, quite expensive, but useful for many tasks. The syringe can be used both for cream and for dough with a very dense consistency. The product is not only multifunctional, but also convenient.

Westmark - A German manufacturer that is known for various household items for the kitchen. For example, the model of the syringe of this company 30772270 is inexpensive, made of transparent plastic, with a capacity of 100 ml. The syringe is functional, is sold at an affordable cost.

Metaltex offers another low-cost functional model with a transparent case. The model is equipped with both screen discs and classic nozzles. Steel wheels, high quality, the model itself has no shortcomings.

Paderno - The Italian manufacturer of professional confectionery equipment offers rich sets of nozzles made of metal. The tool is made of high quality metal, durable. Products have a high price.

Kuchenprofi offers professional kits that are slightly cheaper in price. The syringe is also steel, but there are only 7 nozzles in it.

Gefu produces professional kits suitable for creams and dough. The special design allows you to measure the same portions. The product is expensive.

Fanyi - manufacturer of a confectionery device with a dispenser and a large number of nozzles for cookies. The main material is aluminum, only the nozzles for cream are plastic. The model has a fairly affordable cost.

Facemile - A well-known manufacturer of silicone sets for the kitchen, and produces confectionery syringes. The syringe of this brand is inexpensive, but does not differ in a rich set of nozzles, suitable for a novice hostess.

Marmiton - Another version of a simple silicone syringe, the appearance of which resembles a medical "pear" for douching. The product is compact, lightweight, small in size, comfortable. Additional elements are not provided in it, so there are no special fantasies for creativity.

Becker produces a combined version, characterized by durability and reliability, with a rich set of nozzles. Model BK-5207 has 8 nozzles for cream and 13 stencils for dough. The confectionery appliance is sold at a slightly overpriced price.

Bradex - An Israeli brand that distributes its products in online stores. Among the instances, a syringe for cookies called "Home Confectionery" is popular. The product has an average price of about 500 rubles, comes complete with 20 stencils for dough and 4 nozzles for cream.

An important point when choosing a confectionery syringe should be the material of its manufacture. For example, plastic syringes are lightweight, inexpensive, but they break quickly. Experts advise choosing combined options, where the body of the product is made of steel, and the remaining parts are plastic. Silicone products are also convenient to use. They are especially good at making small drawings or inscriptions. When working with them no special efforts are required that are required when using metal products.

Syringe volumes range from 0.2 to 2 liters. Small tools are ideal for decorating small cookies or cakes. They are more convenient than large specimens, but the latter are indispensable when performing bulk work.

A pastry syringe is needed to decorate the cake, but housewives often use it to create a variety of cookies. Special models for cookies are equipped with convenient dispensers.

A dough is placed inside the container, which should not be very thick or liquid. The dough of the correct consistency is squeezed out with just one click. When selecting suitable nozzles, confectionery products will keep their shape perfectly. On the finished cookie, you can make patterns, for example, flowers.

Before using nozzles, it is recommended to make test patterns on paper. Thus, you can determine whether the consistency of the cream is correctly selected, as well as find a comfortable position of the hand.

Professionals often replace a confectionery syringe with a regular bag. The product is often prepared from ordinary parchment paper, as well as from any improvised materials that will not get wet during use. For example, a dense bag made of polyethylene, a file, packaging for freezing vegetables are suitable. After use, improvised appliances can simply be thrown away.

See how to make a pastry syringe from a bottle in 2 minutes in the next video.