Details
Product Specs & Technical Highlights
- Primary SKU / Model ID: 345934
- Material: Patented Exoglass® (Professional-grade composite)
- Manufacturing Origin: Made in France
- Certification: NSF Certified (National Sanitation Foundation)
- Exterior Length: 9.75"
- Exterior Width: 3.5"
- Exterior Height: 3.25"
- Bottom Width: 3"
- Capacity: 1.5641 Liters
- Weight: 0.5 lbs
- Temperature Range: -4°F to 482°F (-20°C to 250°C)
- Maintenance: Dishwasher safe; non-porous and non-rusting
Chef’s Note on Material Performance: Exoglass is a 'low-maintenance' material. While metal pans require careful seasoning and can develop 'cold spots' as they age, this composite remains thermally stable. It doesn't lose its shape even after thousands of cycles, making it the preferred choice for industrial bread production where dimensions must remain exact for packaging consistency.
When We Recommend Matfer Bourgeat Exoglass
Who it Fits Best
Professional bakers in high-volume environments and serious home enthusiasts who want the 'French Bakery' vertical rise and are tired of rusting metal pans.
Where it Excels
This pan is unbeatable for sandwich loaves, brioche, and yeasted breads where a clean, rounded 'domed' top and smooth sides are required.
Professional Comparisons
Unlike carbon steel pans that require seasoning and hand-washing, the Exoglass 345934 is virtually indestructible and dishwasher safe. It is lighter than cast iron but provides more consistent heat than thin aluminum.
Chef Feedback
"Line cooks and bakers love this pan because it doesn't dent. In a busy kitchen where pans are dropped or stacked roughly, these maintain their precise dimensions forever."
Trade-offs & Considerations
The initial investment is higher than basic retail pans, and because it is a composite, it doesn't provide the 'instant' heat shock of pre-heated heavy cast iron, though it maintains heat much better once at temperature.
Additional Info
| SKU | 345934 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Matfer Bourgeat |
| Country of Manufacture | France |
| Manufacturer's Part Number | 345934 |
| Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $93.00 |
