confectionery equipment, like the tools used for making pastry, has changed very little over the last 200 years. Electricity has allowed for more powerful tools and equipment, and therefore great efficiency and perhaps better quality. The basic design of most hand tools, such as knives and spatulas, has not changed, but composite materials like plastics have made hand tools lighter and more durable. New synthetic coatings for bowls, pans, and pots, and higher-quality metals such as aluminum and stainless steel, have made these objects lighter and more efficient for conducting heat rapidly and evenly, which is essential when making candies and confections. Listed here are some of the specialized tools used for the confectioner’s art.
