Cookware and bakeware

Cookware and bakeware are types of food preparation equipment generally used in the preparation of food. Cookware comprises cooking vessels, such as saucepans and frying pans, intended for use on a stove or range cooktop. Bakeware comprises cooking vessels intended for use inside an oven.

Materials

Cookware and bakeware are made from many different materials. These materials include aluminium, copper, iron, steel, tin, nickel, stainless steel, ceramics, glass, and silicone. Some choices of material also require special pre-preparation of the surface—known as seasoning—before they are used for food preparation.

Types of Cookware and Bakeware

There are many different types of cookware and bakeware, each with its own unique properties and uses. These include:

• Saucepans
• Frying pans
• Roasting pans
• Baking sheets
• Casserole dishes
• Dutch ovens
• Stockpots
• Woks
• Griddles
• Baking stones
• Bundt pans
• Pie pans
• Muffin tins
• Loaf pans

Health Issues

Some materials used in cookware and bakeware can pose potential health risks. For example, the use of leaded glazes or finishes on ceramics can be harmful if ingested. Similarly, improperly coated copper cookware can cause copper toxicity.

See Also

• List of cooking vessels
• List of food preparation utensils
• List of serving utensils
• List of eating utensils

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