Breaded foods on a traditional pan need to be turned often to allow the food to cook evenly. Food on the Mat never comes in contact with the bottom of the pan, so food cooks evenly with virtually no turning. Traditional pans need to use oils and extra fats in order to keep foods from sticking. The Mat needs no extra oils or fats.

Traditional pans allow the food to cook in its own fats and oils. The Mat is a healthier alternative, because the fats and oils drip away from the food. Traditional pans become hard to clean after several uses due to baked on grease. The Mat cleans up perfectly every time and is dishwasher safe.

Traditional pans take up a lot of cabinet space. The Mat can be rolled up to fit in a drawer. With traditional pans you are stuck with the size of the pan. The Mat can be cut to the size you need