Sockets and pockets

Why use piping tips and pastry bags?

Piping bags and nozzles offer optimal control over the preparation of your preparations. They allow you to fill éclairs, create whipped cream rosettes, pipe meringues, or even decorate cookies with precision. They are also very useful in savory cooking, particularly for stuffing vegetables, savory cabbages, or dumplings.

The different types of pockets and their advantages

• Disposable bags: Practical and hygienic, they allow single use, ideal for multiple preparations without tedious cleaning.
• Reusable bags: Made of silicone or fabric, they are ecological and robust, perfect for regular use.
• Soft plastic bags: Easy to handle, they are suitable for beginners and offer a good compromise between practicality and durability.

The different sockets and their uses

• Smooth sockets: Ideal for filling éclairs, making macaroons or preparing quenelles with a perfect finish.
• Fluted sockets: Perfect for creating elegant patterns on creams and meringues, giving volume and relief to decorations.
• Saint-Honoré sockets: Specially designed to create the iconic Saint-Honoré cake decoration with a refined finish.
• Filling nozzles: Thin and elongated, they make it easy to fill choux pastry, donuts or éclairs.
• Multi-opening sockets: Ideal for poaching several lines of cream simultaneously, creating original textures on your pastries.

How to choose the right nozzles and bags?

The choice depends on how often you use them and the type of preparation. For intensive use, choose a reusable silicone piping bag, which is more durable and easy to clean. For occasional or varied needs, disposable piping bags are a hygienic and quick solution. As for piping tips, opt for a complete set offering different shapes to explore all the decorating possibilities.

Maintenance and durability of nozzles and pastry bags

Reusable piping bags should be washed in warm, soapy water immediately after use to prevent the batter from drying out. Stainless steel piping tips are generally dishwasher-safe, while plastic ones require gentle hand washing to avoid damage. Store them carefully in a suitable container or holder to avoid misplacing them and ensure their longevity.