Basters, which refers to a cooking tool that is used for applying liquid onto food, can be replaced by different synonyms depending on the region and context. In the UK, it is commonly called a pastry brush or glazing brush because it is heavily used for applying sauces and liquids onto pastry and cakes. In the US, it is also referred to as a cooking brush or sauce mop, which means that it is primarily used for applying barbecue sauce on meat. In some cultures, it is named after the material it is made of, such as bamboo brush or silicone brush, while others call it a marinade injector or a flavor injector.