Most household kitchens and commercial kitchens have either of the following: stainless steel cookware, copper cookware, and cast iron cookware. Cookware made out of glass materials is quite rare and seldom used in the household or commercial kitchen. However, some people or consumers love to own and use glass cookware set for their cooking routines. I love them especially since they are both oven and stove compatible. Although not as tough as other cookware materials, glass cookware sets are as good as any other are in cooking food.

Glass cookware is among the list of the safest cookware that health-conscious people use. That’s because there will be no harmful chemicals that could leach into food while cooking. It is also considered an elegant collection in one’s kitchen cookware section. People who love stainless steel cookware look for the best stainless steel cookware in the market. And people who love glass likewise look for the best glass cookware brands.

Pyrex glass cookware

Pyrex glass cookware by so far is the most popular and the oldest brand when it comes to glassware. Their innovation in the technology of glass cookware is unparalleled. They became the prototype of a brand that introduces glass in the kitchen as cookware. There are also quality brand as well that prioritized glassware cooking material as a product, the borosilicate glass cookware. Corning glass cookware produces the Visions glass cookware. These brands are the most popular producers of cookware made of glass. Other large cookware companies and brands like All Clad and Rachael Ray cookware may as well provide glassware but not in the most exclusive way as those brands mentioned before them.

Glass cookware is elegantly beautiful and it can easily become the favorite cookware in the kitchen because it is attractively captivating. The transparent appearance while you are cooking your dishes is like looking through a scientific process. that way you can see everything that is happening to the food while it is being cooked. However, there are important problems in using this cookware. Glass cooking materials are not compatible with induction since it does not contain any metal or magnetic substance. Induction stoves require magnetic materials although there are few exceptions when the cookware has a mixture of the magnetic metal base.

Glass Cookware durability

Another problem with glass cookware is that it is not as durable as stainless or copper. Any metal cookware is more durable. Glass is prone to scratches and will probably break if it hits the floor.  It is not a good heat conductor. However if it reaches a high temperature, it can hold that temperature for a long period. Even when you reduce the temperature of the cooktop.

So do I need It?

Regardless of the negative reviews about cookware from glass materials, it nevertheless captures the attention of glass lovers. The glass cookware became a jewel in some people’s kitchen collection. And though glass is not compatible with induction hobs it is however compatible with any other stove. Electric stove, gas stove, and microwave ovens have no problem with glass cookware.

Just as it has cons so does it has many pros for users.  One advantage of having glassware cooking equipment is that it is can be washed effortlessly. Just dipping it into hot water or pouring it with hot water, food residues will easily fall off. It is also hygienic and has a clean appearance that can invite appetite during meal times.