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BookPrices.net - Matfer Exopat 11-5/8-by-16-3/8-Inch Nonstick Baking Mat
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List Price: $21.20
Our Price: $14.50
Your Save: $ 6.70 ( 32% )
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Manufacturer: Matfer
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Binding: Kitchen
Brand: Matfer
EAN: 0670708321051
Feature: Prevents cookies from sticking while baking; can also be used in roasters
Label: Matfer
Manufacturer: Matfer
Material Type: man-made-material
Model: 321005
Publisher: Matfer
Studio: Matfer
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Features
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Prevents cookies from sticking while baking; can also be used in roasters
Eliminates need for parchment paper or nonstick cooking surfaces
Made of slippery silicone; wipes clean with sponge
Heat-safe to 580 degrees F; can be used 2,000 to 3,000 times
Measures 16-1/2 inches by 11-5/8 inches
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Exopat vs. Silpat
Comment: I bought one each of these brands back in 2005. I prefer the Exopat only because I like the color better. It's possible that product quality has changed in the last two years, but I haven't experienced any of the problems others have noted with either sheet. The Silpat has some round, cookie sized stains on it, but I don't really recall how that happened. Perhaps if I had used the Exopat for that particular batch, it would have the stains. Both mats have performed flawlessly for hundreds of uses.
Some have complained that they can't get the oil residue off the mats. That's not oil residue--that's just the nature of the material. They have an oily feel even when spotlessly clean.
Some have complained about smoke. I've never seen that problem.
Some people say the Silpat feels thicker. I'll agree that it does seem a little thicker. It makes no difference with respect to performance, but if a thicker feel means something to you, then go for it.
The complaints about size are correct for both products. These are made for true 1/2 size baking sheets, which you won't usually find at Walmart or places like that. You need to get some 1/2 size sheets to use these. (I bought mine at Sams.)
In brief, there is no difference in performance between these two brands. Both are amazing and exellent products IMHO. If color or heft are important to you, then pick accordingly. Otherwise, go with price.
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Summary: Works well, gets filthy
Comment: Have used the Exopat since Christmas 2006. It does work well, helps baked goods (generally cookies, though we have made frozen pizzas and other things, too) cook evenly and slide off evenly. Actually, that's it's best part: even burned cookies slide right off. The problem is cleaning. Any oils in your baked goods will become semi-permanent on the sheets. It is indeed very hard to clean, though I don't see any degradation in performance even when it is dirty. It may be the California dustbuster/wrought iron skillet phenomenon: the dirtier it gets, the better it works. Other than the re-usable feature, I can't see a huge benefit to these pads over parchment/wax. And when it looks so filthy you don't want to eat off of it, that feature is less significant.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Works as described
Comment: I was a little leery of these from the bad reviews of them smoking and burning but decided to give them a try anyway when I found them on special. I've now used them and wish I had more in different sizes. I've used them for cookies and they do help immensely. The cookies brown more evenly and come off so easily! I highly recommend them.
Customer Rating:
Summary: First time to use a nonstick Bakin Mat
Comment: This is the first time I have used a nonstick baking mat. It seems to perform as promised, but I haven't used it enough yet to see if it works better than the good non-stick baking pan I have.
Customer Rating:
Summary: No more burning the bottom of cookies
Comment: I love this product! Your cookies just slide right off! It seems to help prevent from burning the bottom of the cookies aswell. I bought 2.
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Editorial Reviews:
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If you love to bake but are disheartened by cookies and pastries that burn and stick, you'll certainly appreciate this flexible, non-stick Exopat Baking Mat, often referred to as Silpat. Made in France, the mat promotes even browning without burning, and easy removal from the pan without sticking. To use, simply place the mat on your baking sheet ??? no greasing required. Place your cookies or pastries on top of the mat and bake in the oven as you normally would. After baking, simply remove the mat, shake it clean and store it away until next time. The mat is freezer safe and can withstand oven temperatures up to 580 degrees. Use it over and over - it's guaranteed to last up to 3,000 bakings.
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