The non-stick baking mat will be a very useful tool for any housewife in the kitchen. Its purpose is to use as a substrate on a frying pan or baking tray in the oven .
Advantages of a non-stick mat
A reusable non-stick mat has the following advantages:
- the ability to cook meals without fat and oil, which makes food more useful;
- in the process of cooking, the food does not stick to the non-stick coating and does not burn, thanks to the Teflon coating from which the rugs are made;
- easy operation, the mats can easily be washed in warm water;
- mats are suitable for use on all kinds of frying pans (cast iron, teflon, steel) and on any plate (gas, electric, microwave oven);
- flexibility - due to its structure, the mat can easily be placed in a frying pan of any shape;
- heat resistance - able to withstand temperatures up to + 260-270ºС;
- long life - about three years, mats are designed for about one thousand uses.
Operating rules for a non-stick oven mat
In order to extend the life of the non-stick mat, it is recommended that you follow these rules:
- to exclude contact of a rug with an open fire;
- Do not use sharp piercing and cutting objects to prevent damage to the rug. Use dishes made of plastic, wood or silicone;
- When washing, apply a soft sponge, as abrasive wool can scratch and damage the Teflon coating.
Types of non-stick mats
Depending on the size and shape of the rugs are the following types:
- round - the most common option, you can use for frying pans with a diameter of 20 to 28 cm;
- small rectangular - its size is 40x33 cm;
- Large rectangular - with a size of 40x50 cm.
Thus, the non-stick mat will greatly facilitate the baking process and allow you to prepare tasty and healthy food.