It is made from BPA free materials and is flexible and bendable to accommodate the shape of the item you are cooking. The roasting laurel is also heat resistant to 500-degree F;Helps roast brown evenly, eliminates sticking;Unlike metal roasting racks, the Roasting Laurel will not scratch or damage pots and pans. Because of its unique and flexible shape, the laurel is well suited for everyting from roasting vegetables to cooking fish. Foods are kept out of grease and cook evenly with the Roasting Laurel;Clean up is easy with the Roasting Laurel: dishwasher safe