Investing in high-quality stoneware is essential for safer cooking. Most stoneware is intended for baking only — think casserole dishes and pizza stones. So if you’re specifically looking for something you can throw in the oven, this material may be an option for you. You have to season your carbon steel pans frequently to prevent rusting and keep reactivity low.
Glass does not conduct heat as well as metal, and has the drawback of breaking easily if dropped. Transparent glass measuring cups allow ready measurement of liquid and dry ingredients. Cast iron kitchen utensils are less prone to rust by avoiding abrasive scouring and extended soaking in water in order to build up its layer of seasoning. For some iron kitchen utensils, water is a particular problem, since it is very difficult to dry them fully. In particular, iron egg-beaters or ice cream freezers are tricky to dry, and the consequent rust if left wet will roughen them and possibly clog them completely.