Recently I’ve had a lot of inquiries about silicone bakeware. There’s not a great deal of research, but in my opinion it’s not worth the risk. Here’s some of the possible problems:
Dangers of Silicone in Bakeware?
Again, any dangers are anecdotal at this point and not scientifically backed, but that doesn’t necessarily prove the safety of silicone. Some potential dangers include:
- The potential for leaching at high temperatures
- Fillers used in lower-quality silicone
- Potential odor during high-temperature use
These dangers are not proven and are reported only at high temperature use, but still worth investigating further.
Graniteware for Baking
My personal choice for bakeware is Granite Ware or glass. Here’s why I like it:
- Granite Ware Better Browning series is Made in USA
- Carbon Steel core is more energy efficient and safer
- Porcelain enamel surface is an inert, non-porous and naturally non-stick surface
- No PFOA, PTFE or other harmful chemicals and are dishwasher safe
- Carbon steel core provides excellent heat distribution
- Naturally non-stick porcelain enamel surface
- No harsh metals are used
- Dishwasher and metal utensil safe
For cookware I use stainless steel, cast iron or glass. We don’t radiate (microwave) our food we use a toaster oven or reheat food on the stove top.
