# Cool Culinary Rollers This Aluminum Rolling Pin Keeps Dough Chilled for More Careful Baking By Amelia Roblin | Published 2015-05-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-rolling-pin References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2015/05/04/solid-cold-rolling-pin/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/25881085/Rolling-Pin-Anodized-Aluminum) This aluminum rolling pin isn't exactly hi-tech, yet there's a good reason why it looks so cutting-edge. For perhaps 2.5 thousand years, people have been using stone and wooden rolling pins to prepare food in their kitchens, so it's a great change to see the baking implement made from a more contemporary industrial material. The tapered baton shape of the .KMN rolling pin facilitates efficient and ergonomic motions as the chef flattens dough for [flatbreads, pastries and cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rl-industry). Metered markings over the [metallic surface](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-mouse) even help the cook measure the diameter of his floury spread, to afford consistency between [pizza crust sizes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-form) and the like. What one may not immediately realize about Keith Nielson's aluminum rolling pin is that its material has a benefit beyond its lightweight and easy-to-clean qualities. The metal can also keep ingredients cool to prevent the mixture from getting sticky while it's kneaded. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Aluminum Rolling Pins:** Opportunity to create more innovative and ergonomic designs for aluminum rolling pins in the culinary industry. - **Efficiency in Dough Preparation:** Opportunity to develop tools and techniques that streamline and automate the process of flattening dough for various culinary applications. - **Cooling Technology in Baking:** Opportunity to integrate cooling technology into baking tools to maintain optimal ingredient temperatures during the mixing and kneading process. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Kitchen Utensils:** Opportunity for manufacturers to bring innovative and modern materials to traditional kitchen utensils, such as rolling pins. - **Bakery and Pastry:** Opportunity for bakeries and pastry shops to adopt more efficient and accurate dough preparation techniques using specialized tools. - **Cooking Appliances:** Opportunity for cooking appliance manufacturers to incorporate cooling technology into their products, enhancing the baking process. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial Pizza Cutters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uhiyee-wheel-pizza-cutter.md) - [Design-Driven Pizza Cutters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stainless-steel-pizza-cutter.md) - [Titanium EDC Rolling Rulers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiroler-20.md) - [Cyclist-Themed Pizza Cutters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-rotory-cutter.md) - [Rolling Magnetic Knife Sharpeners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolling-knife-sharpener.md) - [Comprehensive DIY Baking Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baking-tools-set.md) - [Probiotic Roll-On Deodorants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollr.md) - [Chic Non-Stick Pans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-pan.md) - [Commercial-Grade Pizza Pans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ooni-pizza-steel-13.md)