Is silicone cookware dangerous

Answer 1

only time will tell. When I was a child Asbestos was hailed as the wonder material and look what happened. Same thing with Tephlon and plastic film wrap. They are all now scientifically identified as very unhealthy. But all in their initial use were considered fantastic breakthroughs in modern living.

As far as I know there is no such thing as silicon cookware! Silicon is a metalloid element, i.e. it behaves in some ways as a metal and in others as a non-metal. Maybe you mean borosilicate glass, as sold under the trade names Duran (the original German version from 1893) and Pyrex (1915) for example (except that in the USA Pyrex isn't borosilicate glass any more). A glass shouldn't in theory be any problem toxicologically because it locks up the materials it's made of (until it devitrifies of course, but that usually takes a long time) - and anyway borosilicates aren't thought to be toxic. (By the way, it's Teflon, not tephlon - a DuPont trade name for polytetrafluoroethylene or PTFE - and I wasn't aware that it is considered as unhealthy in normal usage)

Answer 2

I've been scouring the internet to try to determine if silicone cookware is considered safe or not. First, let us remember that Teflon was considered perfectly safe when it was first introduced and now we know better. Silicone cookware has not been around very long and it would appear that no studies exist on its long-term use. So the answer at this time appears to be that we don't know if it is safe or not. Maybe it is inert, but there is no scientific proof that shows it is safe or toxic.

Answer 3

By and large, silicone bakeware is very safe. Silicone itself isn't toxic. You could eat a few pieces and they'd pass through you undigested; it won't break down in your gut. It's when the silicone is overheated that there may be a problem. Follow the manufacturer's precautions, particularly as regards thermal limits, and enjoy the versatility of these flexible cooking utensils. Bon appétit.

Answer 4

It is a very recent invention, and has not been investigated enough. It is probably not as toxic as Teflon, but stick with something time tested and pure, such as sand enameled cast iron (le creuset is the best brand). Pyrex transparent glass is the next best thing for baking.

Answer 5

Silicone cookware is safe to use in a wide range of temperatures both hot and cold. It can be used in temperatures as low as -76 and as high as 500 degrees fahrenheit.

Answer 6

Silicone cookware is safe for high temperatures, but check with the manufacturer just to be sure.

Answer 7

Yes, silicone cooking utensils are safe for your family. They are safer than plastic to cook with, especially at higher heats. You can even find silicone baking cups!