Does Corning still make Pyroceram?

Original Corningware Pyroceram material is Back! Pyroceram, a glass-ceramic heated material was originally developed by Corning Inc. in the 1950’s to be used in rocket nose cones. Further development to kitchen products resulted in CorningWare cookware, which made its debut in 1958.

How can I tell if my CorningWare is Pyroceram?

Some CorningWare pieces are specifically not Pyroceram. These pieces are typically marked on the bottom as “Not for Stovetop Use”. That is one way to tell if you have a Pyroceram piece or not. Look for the marks on the underside which will indicate pattern name, production numbers, etc.

When did CorningWare stop using Pyroceram?

It became the trademark of Corning’s products for three decades. But production of the original Pyroceram-based CorningWare products ceased in 2000. The brand was relaunched as a line of stoneware-based bakeware in 2001.

Is CorningWare French white Pyroceram?

This Vintage Original Corning Ware French White 10 ½” Round Quiche Pan Baking Dish has the smooth bottom and is made of the Pyroceram Glass and Made in USA (not the newer ceramic stoneware & glass composition which is not as durable).

Is Pyroceram toxic?

As for metal-ceramic cookware, it is versatile, typically stove-top safe and oven safe, distributes heat well and is non-toxic and eco-friendly.

What is Pyroceram made of?

Pyroceram is made from a magnesium aluminosilicate glass with titania as nucleating agent, and the key crystalline phase has been identified as cordierite (2MgO-2Al2O3-5SiO2). The material is machined and etched to smoothen surfaces.

Can you microwave Pyroceram?

Description. The Corningware A-3-B blue cornflower Pyroceram casserole dish is made of original Pyroceram white based material. This is a 3 liter dish. The casserole dish is safe to use on electric and gas stovetop, is microwave and dishwasher safe and can be used in a preheated oven and broiler.

Can French white CorningWare go in the microwave?

All CorningWare® oven bakeware products (including metallic-banded French White® products) can be used in conventional, convection and microwave ovens as well as in the refrigerator, freezer and dishwasher.