Great for baking and bowl mold shape is perfect for use as a double boiler. Ideal for melting chocolate. Rigid material helps the La Bamba keep its shape when in use, but collapsible option makes it easy to store.The benefits of silicone in baking were first identified by professional bakers and pastry chefs. Lékué was a pioneer in bringing them to the home baker. To date, Lékué is the leading manufacturer of silicone bakeware and has sold over 10 million pans worldwide, thanks to the unique features of their platinum silicone raw material and their expertise of baking with silicone. Resistant, flexible, and totally non-stick, specially designed for easy, fast and complete baking, also ideal for microwave and freezer. Dishwasher safe, they feature perfect release without greasing ( you should grease for first use), remain odorless and tasteless and require very little storage space. Manufactured in 100% platinum silicone. Patented and guaranteed. In compliance with food-contact material regulations. Lékué is used and recommended by Levy Rose Beranbaum as well as by many other professionals bakers