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Q. What is Chefs Select Parchment Paper made of?
A. It is a silicone coated densified paper, which provides terrific
non-stick properties. It has been used for many years in bakeries and
commercial kitchens. It has also been used for many years in European and
British home kitchens where is it more commonly known as greaseproof
paper.
Q. What is the difference between Bleached Pulp and Natural Pulp?
A. Both Bleached Pulp and Natural Pulp are food grade approved as
long as they are processed according to the CFR (Code of Federal
Regulations) guidelines. The only difference between these two pulps is
that one has been bleached and one has not. The important issue is that
both Chefs Select white and natural parchment papers are approved for
direct food contact.
Q.
To what oven temperature can Chefs Select Parchment Paper be used?
A. Chefs Select Parchment Paper can be used in conventional ovens up to
400°F (200°C). It is the only material that goes from oven to freezer to
microwave.
Q.
Can Chefs Select Parchment Paper be recycled?
A. Yes, it's 100% biodegradable. It's also reusable - batch after batch of
cookies can be made without the need to grease cookie sheets, which saves
on clean up. Chefs Select Parchment Paper may brown a little around the
edges after a few uses, but it is still fine to use. And both sides are
useable.
Q.
Can Chefs Select Parchment Paper be used for Passover foods?
A. Yes, Chefs Select Parchment Paper is Kosher for Passover.
Q.
Can Chefs Select Parchment Paper be used in cooking as well as baking?
A. Yes, Chefs Select Parchment Paper is the most versatile product in the
kitchen. Use it to line casseroles such as lasagna or scalloped potatoes
to prevent baked-on food. It's good for roasting, steaming (en papilotte),
a cover when poaching or microwaving, and keeps food separate in the
freezer. Parchment paper is strong and waterproof - wetting it on both
sides makes is easier to shape into casseroles or molds.
Courtesy of Barb
Holland and Chefs Select Parchment Paper
(www.chefsselect.com)
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