Who can help but be charmed by the cute silicone molds for baking cupcakes, mini-loaves, donuts, and practically anything else imaginable? They brighten store shelves with a rainbow of cheery colors, and tens of thousands of happy customers have left glowing reviews. “Silicone molds are so easy to use!” “They can go from freezer to oven!” “They really are nonstick!” “Cleanup is a breeze!” “No more scrubbing crumbs off of metal muffin tins!”
While all of those claims may be true, some have questioned how safe silicone really is for use in food production. Does it leach chemicals into food? Is it safe to use at high temperatures? Does it contain BPA?
