Our favorite baster has a valve to prevent hot juices from dripping out of the end. This gives you complete control and means no more mess and no more holding the baster with the tip up until you are ready to release the juices. Just a gentle squeeze on the bulb is all it takes. The specially-designed tip comes out for easy cleaning, and an extra tip and a cleaning brush are included. All the parts are dishwasher safe. The shaft of the baster is made of rugged polycarbonate.