What is the temperature rating of the silicone?
2089666
I don't see any specifics here or on the Kuhn Rikon site, but most silicone is good to at least 400+ degrees F. I've used this wisk over and over when making pan sauces. It stands up to the heat. Love the flat bottom.
1856067
Info with strainer says YES! I haven't steamed in this one. I have steamed and boiled in another silicone product, and it's fine. Both have heat tolerance levels well beyond the 212 degree boiling point of water. Hope this helps.
1230065
Silicone does not contain BPA, PVC or Pthalates. Silicone is a synthetic rubber that is elementally different. It is the hard plastic handle part does not say for sure that it is BPA free. It does say it is dishwasher safe which means it can withstand high temp. http://www.hhs.gov/safety/bpa/
1969887
silicone is good up to 500 degrees F - sugar at that temperature would be way past caramel. You'll really love the smooth surface - no lump from the hanle to snag your stuff.
1148985
Sorry, I have no idea about temperature rating and would never have thought to use it as a trivet. I'd be afraid it would melt. According to the website "answer bag", silicone melts above 932 deg F. I still wouldn't put a hot pot on it!
608636
There is a hole in the bottom that is plugged with a silicone plug. Silicone can handle 400F typically.
1009179
Not sure, Allen. My silicone steamer says it's ok up to 450º, but how do we find out temp inside a pressure cooker (without being sorry... ) : ) I have a flat metal (aluminum probably) steamer rack that rests on bottom of a canning pot and something like this could withstand higher heat? Hope someone knows how to find an answer.
525579
High heat rated silicone utensils - example OXO tongs rated to 600 F. Spoons, spatulas.... bamboo. Also, look for high-heat silicone coated whisks. Recommend bar keepers friend for cleaning.
1643910
I have not had any problem using my silicone holder. I do cook on a medium or low temperature setting.
521486
Good luck finding scientific proof, but consider that Silicone is oven safe to 500 F. In the case of using these for poaching eggs the temp of boiling water is 212 F, so using the poach pods as intended (in simmering/low boil temp water) should limit risks compared to baking tins used closer to the max temperature limits. I use mine regularly and love them. Coating them with olive oil prevents the egg sticking too.
2226815
According to the most popular review, "The heater takes but 25 seconds to get up to it maximum operating temperature of 313 degrees F and the back side is roughly 90 degrees F on the silicon side." Most newer plastics can handle temperatures in that range, especially thicker ones designed to hold petroleum-based, 200 degree F engine oil. I would probably give it a shot, but it's up to your discretion. If you do choose to try it out, it would be a good idea to watch it for awhile and make sure it doesn't melt anything.
1089008
It is a silicon gasket and I believe it is rated at 250 F. Works fine in a brew kettle, would not use it in a turkey fryer,
616656
I use a high-temp silicone spatula. It can reach 600 degrees. OXO Good Grips Large Silicone Flexible Turner
997845
I can't give you an exact temperature but I can tell you that skin temp is enough to melt it. Somewhere between 72 and 98 degrees F
2229526
The description says it is made of medical grade silicone, is this an error?
1629802
I did more research. The silicone is safe to 400 degrees and can be used for soaps, candles etc. but: 1. The mold is very shallow so soaps would be very fragile 2. Molds used for foods should NOT be used for anything else. So if you want a soap rose a specialty soap mold would likely give a better result. Hope this helps.
1969886
Although I am not an expert... I believe that most silicone is safe up to 500 degees. I have used them in a skillet at medium high heat without any damage to them. Hope this helps.