Silicone poaching pods: do they meet manufacturer's claims?

Manufacturers are marketing silicone cooking and baking devices (e.g. cake pans) for a variety of foods, and claim these devices are easy to use, stick-resistant, heat-resistant, stain-resistant and dishwasher-safe. Recent research has reported contrary results from the manufacturers' claims. Silicone Poaching Pods were tested in this study to determine if they are as effective as claimed by manufacturers. Results indicated that in fact Poaching Pods are not easy to use. Egg products stuck to the pods during poaching and there was visible browning on the rim of the baked custards. Finally, the instructions need clarification to avoid potential cooking mistakes.