Silicone cookware is kitchenware made from food-grade silicone, a synthetic rubber material that is flexible, durable, and heat-resistant. It’s commonly used for baking, cooking, and food storage items like baking mats, muffin pans, spatulas, and cake molds. Silicone cookware has several advantages:

– Non-stick surface: It naturally resists sticking, making it easier to clean and reducing the need for cooking sprays or oils.

– Heat resistance: Silicone can withstand high temperatures (typically up to 450-500°F or 230-260°C), making it safe for use in the oven, microwave, and freezer.

– Flexibility: Silicone is bendable and can be molded into various shapes, which is ideal for items like bakeware and molds.

– Durability: It’s resistant to stains, odors, and extreme temperatures, and does not warp or crack.

– Safe and non-toxic: Food-grade silicone is free of harmful chemicals like BPA, phthalates, and PVC.

Silicone cookware is popular for its convenience, ease of cleaning, and versatility, but it is not as rigid as metal cookware, which might make it harder to handle for some tasks like frying or sautéing.