That headline is a bit confusing for readers, so let’s clarify the important difference safely and accurately.
Pyrex vs PYREX: What You Need to Know About Glass Baking Trays
1. Branding and origin
- Pyrex (lowercase “y”) in the US is mainly borosilicate glass in older products, but newer American Pyrex is tempered soda-lime glass.
- PYREX (all caps) in Europe or older vintage items often refers to borosilicate glass.
2. Why it matters
- Borosilicate glass withstands sudden temperature changes better (less likely to shatter).
- Tempered soda-lime glass can handle high oven heat but may break if exposed to extreme thermal shock (like going from freezer straight to hot oven).
3. Safety tips
- Always check the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Avoid putting cold trays directly into a hot oven.
- Never use glass trays on a stovetop burner.
- Avoid heating damaged or scratched glassware.
4. Quick rule of thumb
- Vintage or European PYREX → more thermal shock resistant.
- Modern US Pyrex → safe for normal baking, but handle with care.
Better, clearer headline ideas
- “Glass Baking Trays: Pyrex vs PYREX — What You Must Know”
- “Don’t Shatter Your Bakeware: The Pyrex vs PYREX Difference”
- “Glass Baking Safety: Why Pyrex and PYREX Are Not Always the Same”
If you want, I can make a short, visual social-media version showing how to safely use any glass tray in the oven.
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