All of us in childhood fascinated with multi-colored rosesand monograms of protein and butter cream on the festive cakes. It seemed that the work of this artist. In part, this is true, because to decorate a cake, you need skill and inspiration. However, this is easy to do with a special pastry bag and a variety of pastry nozzles. Today, they can be bought at any household department store or tableware store, and there are some very simple products, and there are professional ones. They are united by one thing - and they both require a little practice and a full hand.
In order not to get lost in all its diversity, consider the main parameters.
Types and materials
All nozzles available on sale can be conditionaldivided into amateur and professional. The first ones are quite cheap, they are sold in all stores, as a rule, together with a reusable bag, and their number is limited to 3-5 main types. They are also often made of plastic. It is cheap, but it is worth remembering that even food grade plastic is less preferable in terms of benefits to the body. In addition, the plastic can be painted from a very bright cream, and the pattern of such products is too inexpressive, and the result can be deplorable.
Professional pastry nozzlesmade of metal, as a rule, from food grade stainless steel, which makes them durable and safer. They are expensive, one piece can cost more than a plastic kit. However, only with such products you will get a predictable result. Also professional nozzles are often sold in sets in a special suitcase, and the number of pieces in them can exceed 50.
Dimensions
All pastry bag nozzles are different.size, that is, the diameter of the hole for the cream. The volume of the future pattern and the line thickness depend on it. All sizes of professional attachments are marked with numbers and Latin letters (S, M, L) or the size of the hole in millimeters is indicated to them. However, the labeling of different manufacturers may vary slightly.
Small and thin it is good to do smallpatterns on the cake, write the words, they are great for icing and for decorating gingerbread. With the help of nozzles of medium size, confectioners are able to decorate a muffin or a cupcake with one gesture, while large ones are made for bulk flowers and waves that decorate chic cakes, as well as for doughing.
In home use, confectionery nozzles of medium size (size 1M, or 13-14 mm) are most in demand, it is also desirable to have at least one small and one large.
Round nozzles
These nozzles are very versatile and suitable for almost everything. On sale you can find up to 20 types of such products.
The smallest, 1 or 1S, give thinline, indispensable in working with icing and in lacy gingerbread painting. They can also make accents in the painting of the cake (hanging threads, dots, lace patterns) and in the detailing of the figures (drawing faces and muzzles of animals).
Thin round pastry nozzles for cream up5 numbers are suitable for creating inscriptions and monograms. There are also thin cones with a very long tip - they are convenient for stuffing muffins, cupcakes, donuts and cakes.
Круглые насадки среднего размера (например, 2А, or 14 mm) is used for decorating cupcakes and spraying macaroons, and very large ones are ideal for custard (eclairs and profiteroles) or protein dough (meringue or Kiev cake).
Nozzles of different shapes
The main figured confectionery nozzles:
- Open star The most commonly used dimensions are from 5 to 18 mm. A larger diameter is suitable for a cap of a cupcake, a smaller one - for decorating a cake; they can also be used for setting meringue or marshmallow.
- Closed star. Its contour is more pronounced and voluminous, which is popular in the decoration of cupcakes. The small nozzle is ideal for decorating the sides of the cake.
- French Such nozzles for pastry bag differ from the previous ones with a small ribbed surface of the pattern.
- Flower.Nozzles come with a center, that is, a metal jumper between the petals. Designed for planting cream, imitating a real flower. There are nozzles and without the middle, which is convenient in the care.
- Stripes. Nozzles in the form of strips come in different sizes and textures - from smooth to ribbed. Designed for curbing, creating smooth stripes and corrugations.
Manufacturers
The most famous confectionery manufacturerNozzles can be called the American company Wilton, in its range of about a hundred of various products of the highest quality. These are the most affordable nozzles in our market both at the price and on the proposals in confectioners' shops - the prices are about 250 rubles per piece.
A large selection of nozzles and the Korean brand Ateco.The cost of their products is about 200 rubles per piece. The more expensive nozzles are produced by the English brand PME, its products can be recognized by engraving on metal. Cost - from 350 rubles per unit.
As for domestic manufacturers, it is possible to distinguish confectionery nozzles “Tulip”. This workshop produces large pieces (up to 23 mm) with its own flower design.
Of the more affordable non-professional baits, only the Drommar kit from IKEA can be mentioned.
