Aluminum conducts heat much faster and more efficiently than iron or steel. The metal’s high conductivity makes it an ideal material for baking. 

In addition, aluminum baking tray does not require high heat settings to heat up evenly. That means the homeowner who loves to bake with aluminum pans saves money on electricity each month.

The Material of Aluminum is Relatively Light-weight Metal

Compared to other metals, aluminum is lightweight. Its light-weight make it easier for a manufacturer to form the bakeware. Since the finished product weighs less, shipping costs are less. It takes less shipping cost to get aluminum products to the consumer.

In the kitchen, I love the almost feather-light weight of my bakeware. At first, it gave me the false impression that it was cheap or flimsy. However, that is not the case — aluminum is strong and durable. If you and I use proper care, our aluminum bakeware should last decades.

Proper care means to never turn the burner on your stove top above the medium heat setting. If you use your aluminum bakeware such as Bakeware Pan Baguette Chain in an oven, limit the temperature to 350 degrees, or whatever the manufacturer recommends.

The Material of Aluminum is Safe and Non-toxic

Even before aluminum bakeware arrived in my kitchen, I was using aluminum foil to protect baking pans and to wrap my leftovers for a later lunch.

According to the FDA or SGS test, we stand little risk of toxicity from the small amounts of aluminum that we ingest.

Since aluminum is often found in processed flours, baking powders, food additives, and even buffered aspirin, it’s safe to say that we all ingest small amounts of the metal as we conduct our lives.

To protect yourself, it’s always a wise idea to store leftovers in a food storage container that you can stick in the refrigerator. Then, hand-wash your aluminum bakeware. That will prevent your leftovers from absorbing any aluminum, and it preserves the finish of your bakeware.

Aluminum Bakeware is easy to clean

Aluminum bakeware will be easy to clean. However, there are some pointers to keep in mind as you clean up your pots and pans.

First, be sure to allow your bakeware to cool down. Since aluminum is a great conductor, it will quickly cool down to room temperature. Once cool, use soapy, warm water and hand-wash your bakeware.

For best results, do not clean your aluminum pots and pans with a dishwasher. The high temperatures in a dishwasher could damage the material’s finish. Also, never use abrasive cleaning materials like steel wool. Instead, soap, warm water, and a light pressure should be enough to remove even stubborn food particles.

Aluminum Can Be Recycled

While I want my aluminum bakeware to last a decade, or maybe even a lifetime, it’s nice to know that the metal can be recycled. In fact, aluminum can be recycled over-and-over again. As opposed to other materials, 100% of aluminum can be recycled.

It’s nice to know that the aluminum foil or bakeware we use today in our kitchens can be reused in other products. Aluminum should never be taking up precious space in a landfill. Instead, let’s demand that our bakeware is made out of aluminum.