Can anyone point out even ONE study showing that silicone is food safe when heated?
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.
521487
If you don't think silicone is safe; then quit wasting your time, and others, by looking at these products and commenting on them.
299000
It should not. Silicone is used for baking quite frequently. I would be very surprised if caramel got hot enough to damage it.
2016094
I don't think it is silicone, but a kind of plastic, I have baked a pie and other things that ran over and burned to a crisp on the spillmatt. I just left it in until it cooled and it washed right off under running water. I left it in my oven when I moved. It looked great and worked great, now I need to order another one.
1731657
The gaskets and grommets are silicone and highly durable. They should last indefinitely, possibly with some staining from highly colored ferments because they are clear. Clear platinum silicone is used as it is the most food safe silicone available.
391778
Heated plastic in microwavable safe containers is currently under significant scrutiny these days. Although the "vote" is not in yet. Bisphenol-A, the chemical that supposedly leaches into food as a threshold is reached when plastic containers are heated to said threshold, is the chemical under scrutiny. Originally initiated when mothers were concerned for their babies when heating bottles of milk in microwaves; there is still NO definitive evidence that there is anything afoul occurring. Your safest approach would be less time in microwave or use the good 'ole stove.
1902044
They are food grade silicone, oven safe to 475 degrees/ 250 Centigrade, freezer and microwave safe. I love them. I even use them for molds for my cold process soap making. They hold up beautifully.
818847
It is not recommended to place silicone cooking items in contact with direct heat. I would recommend still using a cookie sheet underneath.
1874326
Yes and not under any conditions I can tell. Silicone in general tends to be nonreactive, outside of a chemistry lab or thrown in a fire, they should last many years. I have not damaged mine in any way, and I'm a clutz.
626928
I tried putting a pot of boiling water on it and that didn't seem to do it any harm. Silicone can be quite heat tolerant but I'm not sure if this particular item would stand up to oven temperatures.
127334
The silicone should be just fine in the microwave. I have not heated food with the lid, because I don't like putting plastics in the microwave. The beauty of the glass is that it doesn't release any chemicals. Also, these are truly no-leak!!!
853399
Not being a chemist I had to look up BPA ( a synthetic, carbon based). This bread pan says it is 100% silicone, so I surely wouldn't think so.
762515
The lid and the mounting surface for the lid are not silicone. The rest of it is food grade silicone though.
2016097
No, it's not silicone. It is Teflon. Don't buy this if you have pet birds. The insert that comes with it says...Warning for Teflon Oven or Pan Liner Baking Mat:1. Do not cover or block holes or vents inside the oven.2. Avoid direct contact with the heat element or open flame. Don't use with aluminum foil.3. For optimum circulation, the oven liner must not touch the walls or door of the oven.4. All Teflon and non-stick products are not recommended to those who have birds in their house. Use this item may cause damage to your birds.
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.
865351
Its website says it's FDA/EU food-safe silicone. Doesn't mention another material. My daughter and son-in-law love and use them all the time.
742547
I have 6 silicon pans. They are generally oven safe to 450 and work in the microwave. However, always read the fine print for the safe oven temperature before using the first time.
244453
It is possible to bake on both ways: using or not the cooking spray. Always will be better the cooking spray, but after several times using the spray the silicone will absorve it and the shelflife will be reduced.