Which plastic wrap is okay for oven use?
On television I have seen cooks use plastic wrap, then foil over a pan of food that is going to be baked. I can see how this would stop the chemical reaction between certain foods and the aluminum and possibly form a tighter seal on the pan.
How do I know which plastic wrap is okay to use in the oven i.e. won't melt all over my bakeware and/or food?
- Do I look for a certain plastic formulation?
- Will the packaging tell me a certain wrap is okay at typical oven baking temperatures (300°F-425°F)?
Best Answer
The plastic actually does not reach 300°F in the oven.
According to a forum post at Cheftalk, the dish beneath the plastic releases steam, which cools the saran wrap to 212° F, which is still below the melting point.
However, you should not just use saran wrap. Saran wrap easily shreds, and there are special foils for heating food which are usually refered to as reynolon. These are stronger and more resistant against releasing chemicals into the food. Check the forum thread above for more information.
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The key is to cover the plastic wrap completely in aluminum foil, keep the temperatures low (ideally below 250°F), and use commercial-grade wrap (household plastic wraps like Saran Wrap and Glad Cling Wrap are too thin and will melt).Can you use regular plastic wrap in the oven?
The Saran wrap manufacturers do not recommend using it in the oven. The instructions are clear \u201cnot safe for use in conventional ovens, browning units, stovetops or toaster ovens.\u201d The chemicals present in the plastic leach out quite easily into food in an oven.Is it safe to cook in plastic wrap?
Even though today's food-safe plastic wrap made for home use is free of the plasticizers, or phthalates, that could leach toxins, no manufacturers recommend using their product in the oven or having it come in contact with food during cooking.Can you cook with cling film in the oven?
In general, cling film should not be used in an oven as it can melt and could contaminate the food.Equipment Expert Reveals Our Top Rated Plastic Wrap
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Answer 2
DO NOT PUT NAME BRAND GLAD CLINGWRAP IN THE OVEN!!!
Clingwrap melts below 200 degrees. Save yourself the frustration, and learn from my mistake. Be careful with information that you receive from the internet.
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