Has Anyone Tried Marinex?

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Not realizing when I purchased my latest set, that Pyrex is no longer borosilicate glass but rather lime-soda glass and having read the 'explosion' stories scattered around the 'net I'm a little wary of my newer Pyrex pieces.

I searched to see if I could get European Pyrex casseroles or cookware but the shipping seems to put it out of the running. Meanwhile a search for borosilicate glass cookware brought up Marinex. The prices seem reasonable. Manufactured in Brazil.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_hg?url=search-alias%3Dgarden&field-keywords=marinex&x=0&y=0

It's so odd with Bodum and others now making so many borosilicate glass items that US Pyrex would be left back while other, newer brands are making a splash.

I was wondering if anyone has experience with Marinex? The Amazon reviews are not inspiring confidence.

Thanks.

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As long as you don't do anything stupid with your Pyrex they will be fine. In other words, don't put them through any temperature extremes (thermal shock) and your bake ware will be just fine. Lots of the stories that you read are simply people who make mistakes. Rarely is there a Pyrex dish that has spontaneously exploded while sitting in a cupboard. 

The internet is full of alarmist stories that get people all worked up. Does anyone think that the "exploding pyrex" has been a problem all along and the internet has merely been a vehicle for these stories to spread? I do.

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I have 2 different sizes of Marinex custard dishes. I've used them in the oven and microwave with no problem. I have also exposed them to the heat from a moving torch when carmelizing sugar on creme brulee. I understood the risk of possibly shattering the glass but it didn't cause any problem.

I've also used Pyrex and Anchor Hocking bakeware for many years, as did my mother and grandmother. I have never experienced any problems with spontaneous breakage or shattering.

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I use marinex and pyrex.

I think the pyrex feels stronger and longer lasting (the marinex seems to chip quicker) but I like the marinex sizes (they do very small covered dishes which are great!).

I rarely bake in glass (prefer enamelled cast iron or tin), and mainly use mine for microwaving (I steam most veggies in a covered glass dish with a splash of water). Had no problems or complaints, works really effectively.

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No, I have not tried Marinex. But this is what I know about glass: Borosilicate glass (original Pyrex, made by Corning and Anchor Hocking) is considerably more heat-resistant than soda-lime glass (the ersatz Pyrex). I suspect that since boron is poisonous, Corning got out of the business of making borosilcate dishes rather than pony up the cost of managing its glassmaking effluent. As to strength and resistance to chipping, I can't confirm or deny but ordinary sodalime may be better.

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I have a Marinex casserole dish but It is not mentioned if it is oven safe or not. Are all Marinex/ Pirex dish oven safe? Can any one tell me? It'll be really usefull.

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We bought a small oval easy grab Marinex baking dish made in Brazil from Family Dollar, if you can imagine. We didn't have much money at the time, but all of our baking dishes were stolen from storage. My husband does all the cooking, but he has used that little baking dish for everything from cornbread to roast to enchiladas. He loves it! He wants me to find a bigger one just like that one so he can cook larger portions when he wants to. I'm looking for one right now - which is how I came across this website. I grew up using Pyrex, and I'd rather have Marinex, now that I know about it.

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I have one Marinex lasagna sized pan, which has endured normal use to no ill effect. But same went for my Pyrex. Nonetheless I replaced my Pyrex with Arcuisine. Slightly over 4 stars on amazon. Marinex is at 4 stars. Not bad IMHO.

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I was interested in reading something about this cookware.
There was no English description about on the cardboard
surrounding it ; only foreign directions.
I presumed it was like Pyrex.

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Baked with it sat it on stove to rest all was fine till i tried to scoop out my food using a plastic spoon. The dish Exploded cutting my stomach and foot. This happened the very first time i used the dish.

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