Because you use it to prepare your food, selecting non-toxic cookware is really important. But, like in other categories, all the jargon and marketing-speak can make it hard to figure out what is and isn’t safe. We put together this non-toxic cookware guide with some of our current favorites to help you get cooking faster – and safer!
Departments of Public Health in Europe and the USA (including the FDA, ANSES, and EFSA) have determined that PTFE is environmentally inert, harmless to ingest, and does not chemically react with food, water or cleaning products. SCANPAN’s patented STRATANIUM construction provides long lasting nonstick performance.
Plastic Utensils and Storage Containers
Luckily, this is an easy one, as there are tons of great options on the market today. Choose chemical free cookware materials like wood, bamboo, silicone or stainless steel and storage containers made of silicone or glass. As always, we recommend avoiding plastic as heat can cause the plastic to melt, flake and break down over time, and leach chemicals into our food.
Choosing non-toxic cookware: what to avoid
Many nonstick surfaces, like Teflon, are treated with perfluorooctanic acid (PFOA) which is a Perfluorinated Chemical, or PFC. PFCs are a lipophobic byproduct, which means they repel and resist the absorption of oil, like in a candy bar wrapper or the inside of a microwave popcorn bag (a common source of PFOA in our bodies). These compounds never break down, so when we absorb them, we’re stuck with them. They’re linked to cancer and liver damage, and they’ve even been found in 99% of 300 babies born at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2004, altering the infants’ hormone levels.
Aluminum is a soft, thin metal and, when heated, leaches into our food. It’s been connected with brain disorders and behavior abnormalities and is considered toxic, so it’s best to use aluminum with caution. Some experts say that using anodized aluminum solves this problem, but we think if you have the choice, it’s best to err on the side of avoiding aluminum altogether.
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FAQ
Is SCANPAN toxic free?
What cookware is 100% non toxic?
Is SCANPAN stainless steel safe?
Does SCANPAN have a coating?
Why is Scanpan non-stick stratanium safe and non-toxic?
Why Scanpan non-stick Stratanium is safer and non-toxic? Scanpan ‘s Stratanium coatings have always been made free of PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic acid) which is a chemical that is known to be toxic and was commonly used in the composition non-stick pans up until a few years ago.
Are Scanpan nonstick pans safe?
Haptiq, CS+, Techniq, and Pro S+ have Stratanium+ nonstick coating. So, Is ScanPan Cookware Safe? Because ScanPan nonstick pans do contain PTFE, you should consider them to have the same concerns as other PTFE pans. The main concern is high heat, which breaks down PTFE into toxic substances that give off toxic fumes.
Is Scanpan a good brand?
Scanpan is a brand known in Denmark and has been around for more than 25 years and also one of the best cookware brands. According to Scanpan, it is the first cookware to implement non-stick coating free of PFOA and PFOS to the market for use. Scanpan is a good brand and has proven to meet all cooking needs according to consumer reviews.
Is Scanpan a good cookware?
Heft/weight adds to durability like it does to heating performance: heavy cookware is more durable and usually better made than lighter weight cookware and is less prone to warping. So the heft of ScanPan cookware is excellent. However, people who want nonstick cookware are always searcing for the Holy Grail: a nonstick coating that lasts.