Easy to use, enjoy the process of making burgers and find homemade ones taste more delicious. Made of sturdy aluminum alloy and it is better than the plastic FDA food certification. Detachable solid plastic handle saves storage space when going out for picnic or outdoor BBQ. More than a mold, can be used as a roast plate and heated on the fire directly Interior ridges give patty a ribbed surface which creates seared effect once cooked