Silicone mats for baking

 

Now that silicone is becoming more popular, some companies are adding fillers to their silicone molds and mats. Silicone mats for baking  Silicone fillers can be harmful to our health because of the toxins they emit when heated or cooled. If you aren't positive about fillers in the silicone you purchased, once you bake with it, you may smell a potent burning smell. Your best bet for finding safe silicone baking mats is to purchase from a respected manufacturer. If you want to be sure about the components of the mat before buying, you can always reach out to the customer service team. You can use a baking mat and parchment paper interchangeably in a variety of ways. Although both are great for baking or cooking, a baking mat is reusable and long-lasting, while parchment paper can only be used once or twice at a time. Baking mats are perfect for flat surfaces, whereas parchment paper can mold to fit in deeper pans like loaf pans. A silicone baking mat is a non-stick baking surface made from high-quality, food-grade silicone. This surface comes in several shapes and sizes to fit various types of baking pans. The main benefit to owning a silicone mat is that, unlike parchment paper, it’s reusable. The silicone mat is also especially well suited for jobs that may prove too hot and sticky for parchment paper to stand up to without reinforcement (i.e. greasing). Time Inc. Food Studios recipe developer/tester Deb Wise says, “If you make a lot of peanut brittle or do a lot of cooking with sugar, you will need a silicone mat.”