Product Review

The secret to preparing a well-made seafood dish is starting with clean ingredients

Best for cleaning and preparing shellfish for cooking, this firm-bristled Redecker Mussel Brush with Natural Beechwood Handle easily scrubs away sand, barnacles and debris that typically lead to gritty textures in seafood dishes. Carefully crafted by artisans in Germany, this little tool is oval shaped for easy, comfortable handling and is stamped with a minimalist mussel design to prevent cross contamination. Designed to thoroughly clean a variety of shellfish such as mussels, oysters, clams, crabs and lobsters. This brush measures 3-3/4-inches long and comes in a set of 2.

The brush body is made of natural beechwood and is complemented by stiff union fibers. Union fibers, made from a blend of tampico and palmyra, are firm, durable, strong and made to withstand high abrasion and heat. These fibers are great to use in brushes meant for cleaning and scrubbing as their sturdy nature is hardwearing and efficient. For maintenance, it is recommended to clean with a mild soap and warm water solution. Hang to air dry with bristles facing down to prevent damage to wooden handle. Mix and match with other natural Redecker kitchen brushes to complete your collection or gift as a set.

The first handcrafted Brstenhaus Redecker brushes were produced in 1935. A lot has changed since then. Today, the name Brstenhaus Redecker stands as it has for many years for an ideal combination of natural quality, function and design. It lives from the blend of inventiveness, sound craftsmanship and creativity. Handcrafted in Germany, Brstenhaus Redecker brushes are made of domestic woods, bristles, hair, and plant fibers, and have been for decades. Precedence is given to natural, sustainable raw materials.