Here are the brands of ceramic bakeware and the features that they brag about. Hopefully this will make your decisions a little easier when choosing your new ceramic bakeware.
(In alphabetical order so as not to be biased)
Calphalon ceramic bakeware is alright to use in the oven, with the broiler, freezer, or fridge. Also it is safe to wash in the dishwasher. These dishes have a 10 year warranty. They are chip and crack resistant. Calphalon is working on becoming eco-friendly. They have fewer color choices than some other brands. They recommend cooling the dishes before cleaning and no sudden changes in temperature.
Chantal is an eco-friendly company. Chantal ceramic bakeware is safe for use in the oven, microwave, freezer or refrigerator. These dishes are dishwasher safe. The dishes that come with lids have a silicone seal that helps keep your food fresher longer, also reduces the need for aluminum foil or plastic wrap. The dishes can be labeled with permanent marker, because it washes off with warm soapy water. The variety of ceramic products is ridiculously huge. Colors are just as varied as the dish styles themselves. Chantal also recommends no sudden changes in temperature and let the dishes cool down before cleaning them.
Corningware ceramic bakeware has a 1 year or a 5 year warranty based on which product line you choose. These dishes can be used in microwave, not just conventional ovens but convection ovens as well, or with the broiler. They are also safe in the freezer, refrigerator or dishwasher. There are a wide variety of colors as well as numerous ceramic products. Chip and crack resistant is a plus. One of the product lines is even advertized as 50% lighter weight than regular ceramic bakeware. Once again it is recommended that you don’t change temperatures suddenly and let the dishes cool down before you clean them.
Le Creuset ceramic bakeware is considered safe in the oven, on the grill/ broiler, in the microwave, freezer or refrigerator. Dishwasher safe is included. Le Creuset also has a wide variety of colors and a large ceramic product line. This company takes a different turn though and says it is ok to go from freezer to oven. The catch is you have to put the frozen dish into a cold oven and let it heat up with the oven. Sudden temperature changes are not advised and let the dishes cool down before you clean them.
This is just a small bit of information on a few brands that sell ceramic bakeware. I hope you find this helpful. Happy hunting.
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