I wouldn't even consider (for myself) putting anything plastic into an oven
for an extended period of time no matter what temperature, let alone eating
what was in the container.
We are all different in what we will accept. I am only offering an
uneducated opinion.
Hope this helps,
Dee






"Pete" > wrote in message
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> 2 TECHNICAL QUESTIONS ( Sunbeam 5833-33 bread):
> What is the white plastic seal surrounding the spindle at the bottom
> of the baking pan made of? Will it melt/start to melt at 375F? A
> Sunbeam rep was not able to answer the above questions.
>
> REASON BEHIND QUESTION:
> I have a sensitive stomach and I have to bake my bread at a high
> temperature in a conventional oven (375F for 40 minutes) in order to
> kill the yeast. I have excellent results if I transfer the dough from
> my bread machine to a simple pan that goes in the conventional oven. I
> now prefer to simply transfer my bread machine pan to the oven after
> the dough inside it has been kneaded and left to rise.
>
> Your answers/comments are greatly appreciated,
>
> Pete