Non-stick pans are becoming more and more popular, but many people use a stainless steel spatula when cooking, destroying a good layer of the non-stick coating.
So, how do choose the right kitchen utensils for non-stick pans?
Food-grade safe silicone cookware products will be the best companion for nonstick pans.
Integrated molding, BPA-free, safe and high-temperature resistance, easy to clean.
Now, let's learn more about silicone.
--What is silicone?
Silica gel is a popular name for silicone rubber. Silicone rubber is a silicone elastomer formed by vulcanization of polysiloxane-based basic polymers and hydrophobic silica under heating and pressure.
--What are the characteristics of silicone?
Heat resistance: Silicone rubber has better heat resistance than ordinary rubber and can be used continuously for more than 10,000 hours at 200°C, and can also be used for a period of time at 350°C.
Cold resistance: Silicone rubber still has good elasticity at -50℃～-60℃, and some specially formulated silicone rubber can also withstand extremely low temperatures.
Others: Silicone rubber also has the characteristics of softness, easy cleaning, tear resistance, good resilience, and heat aging resistance.
What are the common silicone kitchen utensils on the market?
Molds: silicone cake molds, silicone ice trays, silicone egg cookers, silicone chocolate molds, etc.
Tools: silicone scraper, silicone spatula, silicone egg beater, silicone spoon, silicone oil brush.
Utensils: silicone folding bowls, silicone basins, silicone plates, silicone cups, silicone lunch boxes.
Most Silicone products on the market are generally filled with nylon or iron. Nylon is less resistant to high temperatures, so this kind of product is easy to crack.
So how do choose silicone products?
1, Check
Take a look at the edge sealing around the silicone kitchen utensils.
If the burrs bulge seriously, it may be because of the accuracy of the mold is. It is recommended to buy a smooth edge sealing.
2, Smell
If it smells bad, it may be that there are more vulcanization residues in the vulcanization process. You can choose a product with a less bad smell or no smell. It is recommended to buy it and cook it for ten minutes.
3, Test
Try to force apart the handle of the silicone tool with your hands.If It is easy to break, then you can try a higher hardness one.
4, Scrape
Scrape the silicone utensils on white paper. If the color fading is serious, it is recommended not to buy it.
The following points should be paid attention to when using:
Before use, the product should be washed according to the requirements of the product label or instruction manual to ensure that the washing is clean, and if necessary, it can be sterilized by boiling in high-temperature water.
When using, according to the requirements of the product's label or manual, use it under the specified conditions of use, and pay special attention to the safe use of the product. -10cm distance, avoid direct contact with the four walls of the oven, etc.
After use, clean it with a soft cloth and neutral detergent, and keep it dry. Do not use high-strength cleaning tools such as coarse cloth or steel wool, and do not touch the silicone kitchen utensils with sharp utensils.
Reminder: The surface of silica gel has slight electrostatic adsorption, which is easy to adhere to the dust in the air. It is recommended to store it in a clean cabinet or closed storage when not in use for a long time.
If you are a travel enthusiast, choose a foldable silicone water bottle to put in your backpack,
If you are a baking lover, then choose a silicone spatula and silicone brush to put in the kitchen,
If you like to have a drink in your spare time, then choose a silicone ice tray to keep at home.
Follow us and choose safe and stylish silicone kitchenware products.
