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Title: Silpat vs Thermomix mat vs Tupperware silicon mat
Post by: Wonder on September 14, 2009, 04:51:11 am

I would like to purchase a baking type mat, but can't decide which to buy - the Thermomix one, original Silpat or the Tupperware silicom mat.  The Thermomix and Tupperware seem to be more expensive but are you getting better quality with the higher price?  I would love to hear eveyones opinions.

Thanks in advance

Title: Re: Silpat vs Thermomix mat vs Tupperware silicon mat
Post by: riv_mum on September 14, 2009, 05:56:05 am

if you just want a square baking sheet then the tupperware one would prob do the job.
If you want something to wrap your bread dough when rising then the thermomix or silpat is the way to go.  There isnt much difference between the two but the fiberglass strands in the silpat are thicker as is the mat itself.
I have 2 silpats and love them, the only thing I dont like is that you cant cut them half because of the fiberglass. I like the large size to wrap dough but as a baking sheet its too big and can be awkward to get in and out of the oven.
Dont really know much about the thermomix ones as i have only sold them on to customers but havent actually used.

Title: Re: Silpat vs Thermomix mat vs Tupperware silicon mat
Post by: brazen20au on September 14, 2009, 11:26:05 am

i don't like the TW one as it's a bit thick. it's dfeinitely not as big as the silpat one i got from thermomix (which is NOT the one you can get from thermomix now)

if you are just wanting it for lining baking trays check out the chefs toolbox one, my gf has it and it's great!

but otherwise i would go for silpat / thermomix :)

Title: Re: Silpat vs Thermomix mat vs Tupperware silicon mat
Post by: I Love Bimby! on September 14, 2009, 01:34:44 pm

Ages ago Thermomix had the small silpats available. Perhaps see if your consultant can still get their hands on one. I've also seen them advertised on the internet, so if you're looking for a smaller one you could try there. I have both the large and small silpat mats and love them - but am very careful when using knives on them.

Title: Re: Silpat vs Thermomix mat vs Tupperware silicon mat
Post by: Thermomixer on September 19, 2009, 05:56:33 am

I have silpat mats, but think that the TMX ones are really good - they are far more flexible, so would possibly get one when mine die