Are some parts of this plastic? Orka Multi Steamer. Oven-safe? Are all the parts made of silicone?
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Hi Cynthia, I know that the smaller Okra steamers are oven safe, (the 27 oz for example) because I purchased the smaller 20 oz one and it says oven proof to __. (aprox 400 degrees) I am trying to figure out what is the advantage of the "multi" steamer product compared to regular okra steamers, as there is not much info in the details here on amazon for some reason. (Hello, Okra?! We are intrigued with your product, but you need to tell us more!)
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YES, THERE IS PLASTIC! Just got this kettle, opened the filling lid and it has a plastic gasket that looks like it will come in contact with steam. My entire reason for going to this kettle and away from stand alone electric kettles was to get away from any type of water-contact plastic. Of course, steam is hotter than water, so if steam hits the gasket and drips back into the kettle as the design looks like it would, plasticizers go into your future beverage.
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Yes, it's silicone. Same with all other parts. It's soft but not bends or anything, it stays there and holds the food well. I like it.
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I went back to the cupboard to give this pot a "going over" to see if anything would be wrong with putting it in the oven. I do not see anything that would prohibit oven use, if the oven is large enough. There are no pieces on the pot or lid which should melt at temperature. Handle for the lid is made from tubular(or solid) steel, as is the pot handles. The reinforcing band around the pot at the handle area looks to be steel. I bought mine for cooking pasta and for stocks (on the top burners), and I am very pleased so far. I would not hesitate to try the oven, if needed. There are no plastic or poly parts on the pot that I can see.
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I think it's silicone. It will go through the dishwasher if you confine it to a basket. It's fallen into the pot and come out unscathed. I love him. He hangs on the pot rail at our house. Downside? You have to be careful handling it in the hot steam.
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Hello Ms. Matthews. Yes all three pieces are made of rigid plastic. I hope you enjoy your steamer as much as I do.
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It is flexible, definitely not metal. It is not silicon. I love the idea of the baking mat but when I received it I read that there are cautions about the material, I think there may be a toxic aspect to the material. I would be thrilled if it was silicon!
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I don't think this is silicone. It's plastic, but I found it to be more rigid than silicone.
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It's a bendable plastic, it's not silicone. Worth every penny. I love it. Easy to store and clean.
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Yes. The whole entire thing is silicone. It's quite flexible but maintains its shape well. Though I've not used it extensively, some silicone items I have do start to lose their shape with frequent use.
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Only the mold part is silicone the bottom part is plastic but the good thing is its bpa free.Also it comes with its own sticks which are just the right size so a child couldnt lodge it down its thoart or choke on it aswell they are attached to the handle.
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I don't think that Silicone bakeware has any plastic. Here is an article about this. http://www.ebay.com/gds/What-you-need-to-know-about-BPA-Baby-Products-/10000000017387247/g.html
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Right in the description it says "All Re-Play products are BPA-free, PVC-free, phthalate-free, melamine-free...and dishwasher safe" However with any plastics, its still a chemical. I do not heat even if it says they are safe As far as the product they are really great plates for little ones. I would purchase again. Hope that helps.
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While, I bought an imitation brand from china, these are silicone. You should never microwave silicone or plastic, even if they say they are microwave safe they still leach chemicals. Only microwave ceramic or glass.
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You know... at the end of the day... I use the steamer for about 20 minutes at a time. All can goods now have BPA in them and they sit in them for weeks if not months. I think the 18 mins it takes to steam salmon and veggies isn't near what it would be in can. And keep in mind that BPA isn't toxic, the complications come from the fact that it mimics estrogen. I'm happy with my steamer, because it has really turned me on to steaming... will I move to stainless steel... more than likely, but this little bugger is a great starting point.
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It is silicone...rubbery. I believe you can bake in it but I don't. I bake the cakes first then crumble the cake into the molds. I also use it to mold fondant and rice crispy treats. Hope that helps
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Yes it is, I believe it is a silicone. I've made lollipop molds and had no trouble bending them to retrieve the lollipop.