Confused about nonstick cookware brands?
You're not alone!
When we started our research to find the best nonstick pans, we were stunned by how hard it was to find accurate information. So we backed up and did more research until we found as much of the truth as we could about as many brands a possible.
Here, you'll find the most comprehensive list anywhere of which brands contain PTFE (Teflon®) and which brands do not. You'll also learn the basics about nonstick cookware in general: types, safety, what to look for, and how to determine what's in the nonstick brand you're interested in.
Why Nonstick Cookware Is So Hard to Shop For
The world of nonstick cookware is full of confusing acronyms, jargon, and in some cases, inaccurate information. So when shopping for nonstick cookware, it can be difficult to find what you're looking for
Why?
PTFE--better known as Teflon--has gotten a reputation for being unsafe, so people want to avoid it. So companies downplay or even hide the fact that their pans contain PTFE (this article explains how they do that and how to figure out if a pan contains it).
Competition from the much newer ceramic nonstick cookware has also shrunk PTFE's market share: ceramic nonstick pans are now perceived as the safer choice.
This means cookware manufacturers have even more reason to downplay the PTFE content of their pans. They do this in several ways:
PTFE and Ceramic: The Only Nonstick Options
Talking about the other ingredients in a nonstick coating--titanium, diamond, granite--can make it sound like there are several types of nonstick coating. But the truth is that there are only two: PTFE and ceramic nonstick.
Here's a little more info about the two options.
About PTFE Cookware
Part of a PTFE (Teflon) molecule.
PTFE, an acronym for polytetrafluoroethylene, is an organic molecule derived from hydrocarbons: that is, it's a type of plastic. It was discovered accidentally in the 1930s by Dupont scientist Roy Plunkett. Dupont named it Teflon®, and it dominated the nonstick cookware market for decades. When Dupont's patent expired, other companies developed versions of PTFE, so today there are hundreds of brands on the market.
PTFE is used in many other industries, too. It can be found in common household products like plumber's tape and dental floss. It is also used in medical implant devices because it is very stable at temps below about 390F.
You can read more about PTFE on its Wikipedia page.
About Ceramic Cookware
Ceramic cookware was invented in 2007. It is made from sand but includes several other chemicals, most notably titanium dioxide nanoparticles (more on this in a minute). The material is made into a sol-gel which is sprayed onto the cookware base, then baked ("cured") in a very hot oven. The result is a very hard, very slippery nonstick coating.
Note that ceramic nonstick is not the same as enamel-coatings found on products like le Creuset Dutch ovens or 100% ceramic cookware like Xtrema.
Are PTFE and Teflon the Same Thing? (Hint: Yes)
Teflon is Dupont's brand name for its PTFE product; the original PTFE. Since they were the first to market the product, it became known by its brand name, Teflon, rather than its generic name, PTFE.
But they are the same thing.
Here's a short article that discusses this.
Today, there are hundreds of different brand of PTFE. Many of them have "stone" or "granite" in the name. These names are meant to imply durability (durability being the holy grail of nonstick cookware), but it can be confusing for people looking for ceramic nonstick, which actually is made from stone (in the form of sand).
Here's a helpful hint: If a seller lists a brand name and you want to know what whether it's PTFE or ceramic, you can sometimes find out what it is by doing an Internet search (though not always). In this way, we discovered that Eterna, Eclipse, QuanTanium, HALO, Xylan, Skandia, Dura-Slide, Granite Rock, Granitium, ILAG, Stratanium, and even some types of Greblon (which was originally a ceramic nonstick coating) are all trade names for PTFE.
The Safety of Nonstick Cookware
Let's get into some more details about nonstick cookware safety.
Is PTFE Cookware Safe?
Is PTFE safe? Technically, yes: PTFE is safe when used correctly--so makers are not lying about that.
At low temperatures, PTFE is completely inert. This means it will not react with the human body in any way. You could eat a bowl of it without any adverse effects (except maybe a stomach ache). It will pass through your body unchanged.
This is how PTFE can be marketed as "healthy," "safe," and "non-toxic," even though those adjectives are assumed by many people to mean the pan contains no PTFE. PTFE is literally a non-toxic substance.
That sounds good--but there are a some issues with PTFE you should know about before you decide what to buy.
Fumes
The main issue is that PTFE's melting point is around 600F, which is very high. However, it starts to break down around 390F. Repeated use at temps over 400F will take a toll on it. (This looks like discoloration and dulling of the finish, which both mean the pan probably isn't safe to use anymore.)
If you have a pet bird, PTFE can be lethal: according to this article, at temps above 536F, PTFE cookware gives off fumes that cause flu-like symptoms in humans and are deadly to birds (so if you have a pet bird, you shouldn't own any PTFE cookware).
For this reason, you do not want to heat a PTFE pan past about 400F (yes, even if the maker says a pan is oven safe to 500F). Even if you're not worried about fumes, high heat is the fastest way to destroy your nonstick pan.
That can be a tricky thing to never do. For example, never go above medium heat, never heat an empty pan, never leave a heating pan unattended, and never let someone who doesn't understand the dangers of PTFE use the pan ever.
Wear and Tear
PTFE scratches easily, and once scratched, it's theoretically easier for the pan to break down and release unsafe fumes. So you have to be extremely careful how you use and care for a PTFE pan: no metal utensils, no aerosol cooking spray (which reacts with PTFE to break it down), and no dishwasher detergents (always wash by hand).
And even if you take immaculate care of your PTFE cookware, it's still going to age and break down eventually. Heating has a cumulative effect, so even if you never overheat a pan, even low heat will take a toll on the PTFE coating over time.
Environmental Concerns
Even if you never overheat or misuse a PTFE pan, there are serious environmental concerns to consider. The first is that the nonstick cookware industry has polluted the planet with "forever chemicals" that are now found in nearly every water supply in the world. We talk more about this in the next section.
Another is that PTFE pans don't last, and very few curbside recycling programs take nonstick cookware. This means that most discarded nonstick pans end up in landfills. When you consider that other types of cookware, such as stainless steel, cast iron, and carbon steel last for decades or even hundreds of years, the average life span of nonstick, 1-5 years, is incredibly short. And they are littering landfills all over the country.
PFOA: Is it Still an Issue?
Another issue with PTFE is PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid). PFOA is another PFAS chemical that was used to manufacture PTFE cookware (as well as many other products). PFOA is used as an adhesive to help PTFE adhere to the pan body (usually aluminum or stainless steel). PFOA is a "forever chemical," and it's toxic and carcinogenic to humans. It is a nasty environmental hazard because it doesn't break down and can cause all sorts of ecological problems, which is why it's known as a "forever chemical." (You can read more about PFOA here and here.)
PFOA is almost completely used up in the cookware manufacturing process, leaving trace amounts of it in your PTFE cookware (if any). In fact, you'll probably get more PFOA from your drinking water than from your nonstick cookware. So even though it's a nasty chemical, it's never really been a safety hazard from your PTFE nonstick pan.
However, as of 2015, all cookware sold in the US is PFOA-free. This is now the law. And while this is a good thing, the label--"PFOA Free"--has caused some confusion for buyers. When a pan is labeled "PFOA Free," this usually means that the pan does contain PTFE; just that it's no longer made using PFOA.
Today, "PFOA-free" is a largely meaningless term since all cookware sold in the US is PFOA-free. But this definitely does not mean that you're buying a PTFE-free pan. In fact, it means that you probably are.
Manufacturers had to replace the PFOA with something, and today, most makers are using chemicals from the same family as PFOA (the family is called PFAS). The latest PFOA replacement is called GenX, and by most indications, it has the same issues as PFOA--that is, it is a forever chemical that is a toxic, probably carcinogenic environmental hazard.
Since there are no laws yet against GenX, manufacturers are free to dump it into the water supplies around the production plants, and there's evidence they've been doing this. There are already people downstream of plants that have tested positive for GenX in their bodies, and there are lawsuits pending.
The percentage of PFOA found in people's bodies has diminished since it was outlawed, but it's still a problem in many water supplies. GenX is still a growing problem, despite the lawsuits, because there are no EPA regulations for it yet.
Thus, the entire PTFE cookware industry is a major polluter of the planet--and it's likely to be even worse in China, where most nonstick cookware is now made, and where there are, as far as we know, few environmental laws or laws to protect workers from dangerous chemicals.
You can read more about PFOA and other chemicals in our article What Is PFOA? A Guide to Nonstick Cookware Chemicals.
NOTE: You can read more about PFOA and PTFE at the American Cancer Society website.
Is Ceramic Cookware Safe?
Our original research for this article showed that ceramic nonstick cookware was safer than PTFE cookware. It's made from a natural, inorganic substance--essentially sand--that is durable and can withstand high temperatures without breaking down or releasing dangerous fumes.
But more research showed that there are two potential issues with ceramic nonstick cookware.
One is that manufacturing processes can involve the use of lead, cadmium, or arsenic, all of which are toxic to humans. Most manufacturers state that their cookware is free of these toxins, but it may be possible that they are in there in extremely small amounts--probably too small to be of concern to humans using the cookware.
Since it's hard to say for sure, our recommendation is to avoid extremely cheap or off-brand ceramic nonstick cookware. Buying from a reputable maker--Greenpan, Healthy Legend, or higher-priced boutique brands like Our Place and Caraway--should ensure you get cookware free of these toxins.
The second, and more serious, issue, is that of titanium dioxide nanoparticles. This is a substance used in the sol-gel coating process of ceramic nonstick cookware, so all ceramic nonstick cookware contains these particles, which have been linked to a number of illnesses in humans, including some cancers. This article discusses the problem in more detail.
The article says it requires very high heat for the particles to be released--about 932F (500C), which is higher heat than any kitchen stove can produce, but that if scratched, your ceramic cookware may release these particles more easily.
Since there isn't a lot of other research, we don't know a lot about the safety of ceramic nonstick cookware. While it may be completely safe, erring on the side of caution--and not using it--is a viable option.
About Granitium Nonstick Coating
Granitium nonstick coating has become popular in recent years so we thought we'd address it specifically. It's marketed as a "granite" product, but the truth is that Granitium is a brand name of PTFE.
Granitium nonstick coating contains small pieces of extremely hard ceramic which creates a rough texture. The ceramic particles protrude from the nonstick surface slightly, protecting it from the wear and tear of utensils.
Many people swear by the durability of Granitium and claim it's better than other brands of PTFE. But is it?
The ceramic particles will help to protect the PTFE from utensils, but they can't protect it from heat, which is the number one killer of nonstick properties. So even these reinforced coatings aren't going to last more than a few years.
A few brands that contain Granitium include Zwilling/JA Henckels Capri and Ballarini Parma. Additionally, brands that contain coatings like Granitium include Granite Rock/Granite Stone, some lines of ScanPan, Carote ("Ilag" coating), and many more.
The main takeaway here is that both "Granitium" and a rough texture indicate a coating is PTFE, not ceramic nonstick.
So, Which Nonstick Cookware Is Better?
Overall, ceramic is perceived as the "healthier" nonstick cookware. But the nanoparticle issue makes this a less certain claim than we once thought. Perhaps the bigger issue is that ceramic's nonstick properties are so short-lived that many people still prefer PTFE.
So it's not as clear cut as one type of nonstick being better than the other. In fact, neither is an ideal cookware material because neither lasts. The average life for both types of nonstick coating is 1-5 years.
The best answer to Which nonstick cookware is better? is neither.
How Do You Tell If a Nonstick Pan is PTFE or Ceramic Nonstick?
If you're going to buy nonstick cookware, this is the question you want an answer to.
Here we start to get into the real issue, which is that a lot of people want to avoid PTFE, and a lot of manufacturers make it hard to do so.
Somewhere on the Amazon page or the manufacturer's home page, you can usually find the truth--but not always. Manufacturers sometimes manage to have pages of jargon without a single actual fact about what the pan is.
This is most often the case for PTFE pans, so that's your first clue.
There are other clues, too. Here are some ways to tell if a pan is PTFE or ceramic nonstick:
Ceramic nonstick has a shinier finish then PTFE, like this Lima frying pan from Green Pan:
PTFE has more of a matte finish, like this All-Clad HA1:
Buzzwords and Phrases to Understand
Understanding what these confusing terms mean can help you determine what nonstick coating a pan has.
APEO-free: Means the cookware has no alkylphenols in it. These are surfactants used in trace amounts in manufacturing, and it doesn't mean a lot if we don't know what the APEOs have been replaced with.
Both PTFE and ceramic nonstick can be labeled APEO-free. (Read more about APEO on Wikipedia's alkylphenol page.)
arsenic-free: See "lead-free" below.
Artech: A brand of PTFE coating.
cadmium-free: See "lead-free" below.
ceramic: Can mean either PTFE-free ceramic nonstick or a PTFE coating reinforced with ceramic particles. More research is needed to be certain what the term is referring to.
Classic: This usually means PTFE cookware.
Diamond: Some nonstick coatings are reinforced with diamond dust to improve durability. Usually PTFE, but may also apply to ceramic.
Earth: Marketing term, largely meaningless. Can apply to PTFE (as in "Ozeri Stone Earth" pan) or ceramic (as in "Ozeri Green Earth" pan).
GenX: The replacement for PFOA in most brands of PTFE cookware--so "GenX" means a pan is PTFE.
Granite: Marketing term. Can apply to PTFE or ceramic.
Green: Almost always used to describe ceramic ("GreenPan," "Green Earth" etc.). But it's a marketing term, so read the fine print.
Greblon: Greblon was one of the original ceramic coatings. Today, Greblon makes several nonstick coatings, some of which are PTFE. So a pan with Greblon coating could be either PTFE or ceramic.
Healthy: Marketing term. Most cookware is "healthy," or at least not unsafe, when used properly, including PTFE-coated cookware. However, the term often leads to assumptions that the pan has no PTFE in it, because PTFE is the usual health concern for people buying nonstick cookware.
ILAG: ILAG is a company that makes several nonstick coatings, including PTFE and ceramic nonstick. See their website for more information.
Lead-free: Some inexpensive ceramic nonstick coatings could contain lead, cadmium, arsenic, or other toxic chemicals. But no cookware sold in the US should contain toxic chemicals, so being "lead-free" or "cadmium-free" doesn't mean a lot. Lead, cadmium, and arsenic are typically associated with traditional ceramic cookware (not ceramic nonstick), but now we're seeing these labels even on PTFE cookware. If you buy a reputable brand there's almost no danger of toxic chemicals, whether it's PTFE or ceramic nonstick. The best way to avoid toxins in your cookware is to not buy cheap cookware from a maker you're not familiar with.
Non-Toxic: See "Healthy" above.
PFOA-free: As of 2015, all cookware sold in the US is PFOA-free, so this is now a meaningless term. It can make people think a pan doesn't contain PTFE, when most of the time, it means that a pan does contain PTFE. If a pan is ceramic nonstick, it's usually labeled "PTFE- and PFOA-free."
Today PFOA has been replaced with GenX, a different chemical in the same family (PFAS). It has most of the same characteristics as PFOA and is just as toxic. So "PFOA-free" means the pan is free of one toxic forever chemical, but it doesn't mean the pan is free of all toxins.
PFAS-free: Stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. The larger family that PFOA and PTFE belong to. May mean a safer chemical was used but unless you know what was actually used, it's no guarantee.
Polymer/Polymerized/Polymeric/Polymerization: Polymers are types of plastic molecules, so any reference to polymers or polymerization are PTFE.
Professional: Almost always means PTFE.
Quantium: A brand of PTFE coating.
Stone: Marketing term that can refer to either PTFE or ceramic coating. For example, GraniteStone cookware and Stone Earth by Ozeri are both PTFE, even though they sound like they're ceramic. Many ceramic nonstick pans also have the word "stone" in the name or the description. Thus, "stone" can mean either type of coating.
Thermolon: Brand name for a ceramic nonstick coating. Green Pan is a ceramic cookware brand that has a Thermolon coating. Thermolon is only ceramic nonstick, so PTFE-free.
Titanium: Can refer to a brand name ("Zwilling Titanium"), to titanium added to a nonstick coating (either PTFE or ceramic), a color, or to the actual material in the cookware (i.e., titanium rather than aluminum or stainless). Says nothing about the nonstick coating, and further research is needed. (For more info, see our article on titanium nonstick cookware.)
Recommendations: Pans We Like and Trust
Though we recommend cast iron or carbon steel for a nonstick pan, we know a lot of you are going to buy PTFE or ceramic nonstick. If you're in that category, here are some of the better choices for nonstick cookware.
Green Pan Lima: a very nice, not too expensive ceramic skillet.
For ceramic nonstick cookware, we like the Green Pan. It's good quality and affordable. Check out our Ultimate Green Pan Review if you want more information.
For PTFE, our favorite pan is the Anolon Nouvelle Copper skillet. It's constructed of anodized aluminum with copper and aluminum in the bottom, giving it fantastic heating properties (some of the best you'll find in nonstick cookware at any price). It is also induction compatible.
Anolon makes several lines of nonstick cookware (check out our full review), but this is their best, even though it's not their most expensive. The 8-in./10-in. combination is a great deal.
Anolon Nouvelle Copper skillet, exploded view: see the copper?
Nonstick Cookware FAQs
Here are some commonly asked questions about PTFE and ceramic nonstick cookware.
Is PTFE Cookware Toxic?
PTFE is not toxic at normal temperatures, but it begins to break down above about 390F and releases toxic fumes above 490F--so be very careful when you cook with a nonstick pan. Also, manufacturing PTFE cookware uses toxic chemicals, so even if PTFE pans are safe when used correctly, the industry itself creates a lot of toxic by-products that have pollute the world's water supplies.
Are PTFE and Teflon the Same Thing?
Yes. Teflon® is Dupont's brand name for PTFE. It is one of hundreds of PTFE brands on the market.
Is Ceramic Nonstick Safer than PTFE?
In some ways, ceramic nonstick is definitely safer. It won't release toxic fumes at any temperature, and it's more durable. But it contains some chemicals that have been associated with human health concerns. Unfortunately, there isn't enough research yet to know for sure if ceramic nonstick cookware is completely safe.
How Long Does Nonstick Cookware Last?
Both types of nonstick cookware can last 1-5 years. PTFE tends to last longer than ceramic nonstick, but they are both short-lived compared to stainless steel, cast iron, and carbon steel pans.
What Are Some Disadvantages of Nonstick Pans?
They don't last very long, they have a lot of use restrictions, such as low heat and no metal utensils. They also contain potentially toxic chemicals that are released to the environment during manufacturing and may be unsafe during use. Finally, they are a landfill issue because of their short life span and being hard to recycle. This is all true for both types of nonstick coating.
What Is the Worst Thing for a Nonstick Pan?
High heat destroys nonstick coatings. In fact, heat in general is not good for them, so even if you always use low heat, the effects are cumulative, causing nonstick coatings to eventually wear out no matter how careful you are with them.
What's the Best Substitute for a Nonstick Pan?
Well-seasoned cast iron or carbon steel are nearly as nonstick as Teflon. Some people even prefer seasoned cast iron or carbon steel to nonstick.
The List of Nonstick Cookware Brands
This list of cookware brands is not comprehensive. We include as many brands as we could, but the market changes quickly. We stick to cookware, ignoring griddles, grills, and electric appliances with nonstick surfaces or insets (the vast majority of which are PTFE).
In some cases, it was impossible to determine whether a pan was PTFE or ceramic. We feel your pain: this can be hard!
We will update the list as we find new brands.
AiCook: ceramic
Aidea 2-Pc Ceramic Frying Pans: Ceramic (though they look like they could contain PTFE too).
Ailwyn USA Blue Gradient Nonstick Deep Frying Pan: The "granite-derived" coating called "German Theflon" is probably PTFE. It says in one place that it is PTFE-free, but everywhere else only PFOA-free; it is possible that this is a ceramic nonstick product, but with so much obfuscation in the write-up, we suspect that it is PTFE. Same with the 5 quart stockpot of the same brand--even though it claims to be made of "German Thermolon" which is a PTFE-free ceramic. We'll keep our eyes on this product and try to get definite information.
All-Clad (all nonstick lines): PTFE
Almond Nonstick Skillet: PTFE
Almond Nonstick Ceramic: ceramic
Alpha COMIN16JU043594 MFI-26 iNoble Stone Nonstick Frying Pan: PTFE
Alpha MF-30: ceramic
Alpha Nonstick Fry Pan w/6 layers of iNoble Coating: PTFE
Amazon Basics Nonstick Cookware Set: PTFE
Amboss Nonstick Frying Pan: They claim to be PTFE free, but we are almost certain this coating is a titanium reinforced PTFE. Made in Turkey (there could be an issue with translation).
American Kitchen Tri-ply Stainless: PTFE (made in USA)
Anolon Advanced Bronze Hard-Anodized Nonstick Skillet: PTFE
Anolon Advanced Onyx: PTFE
Anolon French: PTFE
Anolon Nouvelle Copper: PTFE (IC)
Amore Kitchenware Flamekiss: ceramic
Avacraft Hard Anodized Nonstick Frying Pan w/Lid: PTFE
Ayesha Curry Home Collection: PTFE (probably all Ayesha Curry products contain PTFE)
Ballarini Click n Cook: PTFE
Ballarini Como: PTFE
Ballarini Parma Forged Aluminum Nonstick, Granite: PTFE ("Granitium")
Ballarini Pisa: PTFE
Ballarini Professionale Series: PTFE
Ballarini with Keramic nonstick coating: ceramic
Beka: All PTFE, except for the one listed below.
Beka Chef EcoLogic: ceramic
Bene Casa: PTFE
Berndes Balance Smart Induction Fry Pan: PTFE (yes, really)
Berndes Cookware: All Berndes cookware is PTFE except EcoFit and Pearl Induction.
Berndes Crepe: PTFE
Berndes SignoCast Classic: PTFE
Berndes SignoCast Pearl: ceramic
Berndes Tradition skillet: PTFE
Berndes Vario Click Pearl Induction: ceramic
Better Chef Deep Skillet: Probably ceramic, but could contain PTFE.
Bialetti Aeternum: ceramic
Bialetti Impact: PTFE
Bialetti Nonstick Ceramic: Even though it's labeled ceramic, we suspect this cookware contains PTFE. There is not enough information in the writeup to say for sure.
Bialetti Simply Italian: PTFE
Bialetti Sapphire: Probably PTFE
Bialetti Simply Italian: PTFE
Blue Diamond Toxin Free Ceramic Fry Pan: probably ceramic, but we can't say with complete certainty.
Bobikuke: All cookware from this brand contains PTFE. "Stone" is a euphemism for some type of PTFE coating reinforced with granite or ceramic particles.
Brewsly: ceramic
Brund (by ScanPan): PTFE (like all ScanPan nonstick products)
BulbHead Red Copper: Ceramic
Caannasweis Stone Frying Pan: Ceramic
Calphalon Classic: PTFE
Calphalon Classic Oil-Infused Ceramic: Ceramic
Calphalon Signature: PTFE
Calphalon Simply Calphalon: PTFE
Capri by Zwilling/JA Henckels: PTFE
Caraway: All Caraway is ceramic (PTFE-free).
Carote Deep Frying Pan: PTFE. Carote makes both PTFE and ceramic cookware, but only the ceramic will have "ceramic" in the title. "PFOA" and "PFOS" free means the cookware contains PTFE. "Granite" also probably means it's PTFE.
Carote Cream White set with Removable Handles: PTFE.
Carote Nonstick Ceramic Cookware: Ceramic. As far as we can tell, this is Carote's only ceramic line. All other lines contain PTFE.
Carote Sage Green or White Granite Induction: PTFE
Carote Taupe Granite Induction Cookware: PTFE
Carote White Granite Induction Cookware Set: PTFE
Castey Fundix line: PTFE
Cate-Maker 8 Corners Pan: Ceramic
Cate-Maker Aluminum Frying Pan and Marble Stone pans: PTFE
Catering Line Natura Pan: ceramic
Catering Line Nature Ceramic Skillet: ceramic
CeraPan Perfect Grip Aluminum Fry Pan: ceramic
Chantal Induction 21 Steel Ceramic-coated Fry Pan: ceramic
Chef Delicia Nonstick Copper Frying Pan: ceramic (and also do not contain any copper)
Chef Direct Stainless Mini Nonstick Fry Pan: PTFE
ChefHub Nonstick Cookware Set: PTFE
Chef's Star Frying Pan: ceramic
CHOC Nonstick Aluminum Pan by De Buyer: PTFE
Circulon Acclaim: PTFE
Circulon Contempo: PTFE
Circulon Elite: PTFE
Circulon Genesis: PTFE
Circulon Infinite: PTFE (IC)
Circulon Innovatum: PTFE
Circulon Momentum: PTFE
Circulon Premier Professional: PTFE
Circulon Symmetry: PTFE
Cleverona Nonstick Fry Pan: PTFE
Cohafa Pots and Pans set (black): ceramic
Cohafa Pots and Pans set (blue): ceramic
Cohafa Stainless Steel Sauce Pan set: Neither. These have a stainless steel cooking surface. We include them on this list because the Amazon description says they are nonstick (they are not).
Cohafa set with Dutch oven (red): We believe these contain PTFE, but may be ceramic ("stone-derived" in description rather than "ceramic", which usually means PTFE).
Cohafa Pots and Pans set (red): We believe these contain PTFE, but may be ceramic ("stone-derived" in description rather than "ceramic", which usually means PTFE).
Cohafa 13pc Nonstick cookware set (gray): Probably ceramic, but may be PTFE.
Cohafa Sauce Pan set (black): Probably PTFE ("stone-derived" in description rather than "ceramic", which usually means PTFE).
Concord Ceramic-coated Frying Pan: ceramic
Cooker King Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pans: ceramic
Cooker King Nonstick Pots and Pans PFOA free: PTFE
Cook King Tri-Ply Stainless Honeycomb frying pan: PTFE
Cook N Home 3 Piece Set: PTFE (IC)
Cook N Home 12 Inch Frying Pan: PTFE
Cook N Home Multicolor Nonstick Cookware Set: PTFE
Cook N Home NC-00358 Nonstick Ceramic Cookware Set: ceramic
Cook N Home Heavy Gauge Fry Pan Set: PTFE
Cooksmark 10 Piece Cookware Set: PTFE
Cooksmark/Cooper Pan Faraday Granite Nonstick Coating: PTFE
Cooksmark Hard Anodized Aluminum Nonstick Cookware: PTFE
Cooksmark Copper Pan: Maker says it is ceramic, but it look like it may contain PTFE.
Cooksmark White Ceramic: ceramic
Cooksmark Multicolor Cookware Set: PTFE
Cooksmark Signature Ceramic Set: ceramic
Cooksmark Enameled Cookware Set: ceramic
Cooks Standard Hard Anodized Skillet Set: PTFE
Cooper Pan Faraday: PTFE
Copper Aluminum Frying Pans by Imperial Home: ceramic
Copper Chef (all): ceramic (and do not contain any actual copper)
CorVex fry pan: ceramic (all products--but they look like PTFE)
CorVex Nonstick Ceramic Cooking Set: ceramic
CSK Nonstick Frying Pan: (By Koch Systeme CS) Probably PTFE. Maker says it's PFOA free, then in the questions that it's PTFE free. It may be a language barrier issue, but this pan likely contains PTFE.
Cusinaid Nonstick Cookware Set: looks like PTFE, seller guarantees they're ceramic
Cuisinart Advantage: PTFE
Cuisinart Advantage Ceramica XT Cookware Set: ceramic
Cuisinart Contour Skillet: PTFE
Cuisinart Chef's Classic: PTFE (all pieces)
Cuisinart DSI19 2 Qt. Saucepan: PTFE ("DSI" stands for dishwasher-safe-induction, all DS seems to be PTFE)
Cuisinart DSI22 Skillet: PTFE
Cuisinart GreenGourmet: ceramic
Cuisinart 59122-24BK Open Skillet: ceramic
Cuisinart 59122-30HBK Open Skillet w/Helper Handle: ceramic
Cuisinart Chef's Classic skillet: PTFE
Cuisinart Multi-Clad Pro: PTFE
Cupertino Omelet Pan: It looks like a standard ceramic copper pan, but we suspect this pan contains PTFE. They say it is "PFOA-free" but they don't say "PTFE-free." They also call it a "healthy nonstick coating" but do not call it ceramic. It may be ceramic and PTFE-free, but if so, the makers should do a better job conveying that fact.
Curtis Stone DuraPan: PTFE
de Buyer CHOC Aluminum Nonstick Pan: PTFE
DEIK: ceramic
Delarlo Nonstick Skillet: Says no PTFE, but it has a "Whitford" coating which probably contains PTFE, esp. since it is a Hexclad knockoff and Hexclad contains PTFE.
Demeyere Industry 5 Traditional Nonstick Frying Pan: PTFE
Deslon Quartz Maifan Stone Healthy Frying Pan: Probably PTFE
DuraPan by Curtis Stone: PTFE
Duxtop Ceramic Coated Stainless 7 pc set: ceramic. This 12 Piece set from Duxtop is also ceramic.
Duxtop Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pan: ceramic
Ecolution Bliss: ceramic
Ecolution EABK-5128 Nonstick Fry Pan: PTFE
Ecolution Artistry Nonstick Cookware Set: PTFE
Ecolution Endure: Ceramic
Ecolution Evolve Heavy Gauge Aluminum Nonstick Fry Pan: PTFE
Ecolution Symphony: PTFE
Emeril Lagasse Hard Anodized Nonstick Cookware: PTFE
Emeril Lagasse Hard Anodized Nonstick Cookware 10 Pc. Set: PTFE
EOE Nonstick Frying Pan: PTFE. Free of PFOA and all PFAS including GenX (the replacement for PTFE which is just as bad). Sounds good, but we don't know what they're using instead (it could be just as bad).
Epicurious Aluminum Nonstick Cookware Set in Copper: PTFE
Eslite Life Nonstick Frying Pan w/Granite Coating: Probably PTFE. This pan is identical to the Hansubute, Sensarte, and ZIB pans (below). Eslite and Sensarte do not claim to be PTFE free but the other two do. It looks like a PTFE coating, and we suspect it is, but we're not sure. All these pans are made in China and it's entirely possible the writeups for some of them are wrong (and not necessarily intentionally).
Essenso Lazio Ceramic Braiser: ceramic
Essenso Soho Bronx crepe pan: claims to be PTFE-free, but looks like PTFE.
Eurocast Professional Cookware: ceramic (IC)
EuroHome Copper Frying Pan: ceramic
Farberware Deep Nonstick Pan: PTFE
Farberware Dishwasher Safe Nonstick: PTFE
Farberware Restaurant Pro: PTFE
Farberware Glide: PTFE
Farberware Hard-Anodized: PTFE
Farberware Millennium: PTFE
Farberware New Traditions: PTFE (Yes, it looks like ceramic, but it contains PTFE).
Farberware Restaurant Pro: PTFE
Finnhomy Super Value Hard Anodized Cookware Set: PTFE
Finnhomy Hard Porcelain Enamel Cookware Set: PTFE (the enamel is on the exterior of the cookware).
Fissler: Fissler makes several lines of nonstick cookware, and they don't say anywhere what the coating is made of. We're pretty sure that all Fissler nonstick pans contain PTFE.
FJNATINH Dual Honeycomb Frying Pan: PTFE. Hybrid Stainless/PTFE cooking surface.
FlavorStone Sapphire: PTFE
Flamekiss by Amore Kitchenware: ceramic
Frieling USA Black Cube Hybrid: PTFE
Fruiteam Nonstick Cookware Set: ceramic. All the sets made by this company appear to be ceramic.
Fundix by Castey: PTFE
Germany's Stoneline Xtreme: PTFE
Gibson Home Hummington Ceramic: ceramic
Gibson Home 7 Pc Cookware Set (carbon steel--?): PTFE
Goodful All-in-One Nonstick Pan: Probably PTFE
Goodful Aluminum Nonstick Frying Pan: PTFE
Goodful Cookware Set w/Premium Nonstick Coating: PTFE. Also the nonstick skillet in this stainless set is PTFE.
Goodful Nonstick Ceramic Cookware: ceramic
Gotham Steel: ceramic
Granite Rock Non-stick No warp frying pan: PTFE (All GR products are most likely PTFE)
GraniteStone cookware set: PTFE. Same company as Granite Rock (above), all products are most likely PTFE.
GraniteStone Green cookware: PTFE. It's green-colored, so you might think it contains no PTFE, but it's the same coating as their diamond-reinforced but in a different color.
Green Earth by Ozeri: ceramic
GreenLIfe Classic Pro: ceramic (Thermolon) (Note: All GreenLife is ceramic nonstick--no PTFE.)
GreenLife Gourmet: ceramic
GreenLife Healthy Ceramic Nonstick: ceramic (Thermolon)
GreenLife Lift: ceramic
GreenLife Soft Grip: ceramic
GreenLife Diamond: ceramic
GreenEarth (by Ozeri): ceramic
Green Pan Chatham: ceramic (see our GreenPan review for more info)
Note: All GreenPan cookware is ceramic.
Green Pan Levels stackable cookware: ceramic
GreenPan Lima: ceramic
Green Pan Limited Edition: ceramic
Green Pan Padova: ceramic
GreenPan Paris: ceramic Thermolon
Green Pan Venice Pro: ceramic
Green Pan Valencia: ceramic
GreenPan Rio: ceramic (Thermolon)
Greystone by Moneta: PTFE ("polymeric" coating)
Hansubute Nonstick Induction Granite Stone Frying Pan: Claims to be PTFE free but is identical to the Sensarte, ZIB, and Eslite pans; only Sensarte and Eslite do not claim to be PTFE free, and we think they're telling the truth because it looks like a PTFE coating. But we're not 100% certain.
Happycall: PTFE (all pieces)
Healthy Legend: ceramic (all products)
Hestan ProBond nonstick skillet: PTFE
Hexclad: PTFE
Hiteclife Nonstick cookware: PTFE
Home Hero Nonstick Frying Pan: PTFE
Home Here Granite Cookware Set: PTFE. Home Hero also makes ceramic nonstick cookware and other lines of PTFE cookware (like the skillet above).
Home Icon Copper Pan: ceramic
hOmeLabs Nonstick cookware set: PTFE
hOmeLabs Ceramic: ceramic
Honeybee hybrid nonstick frying pan: PTFE
HOOEMD nonstick cookware: PTFE
Imperial Home Copper Aluminum Frying Pan: ceramic (induction compatible)
Imperial Home Healthy Nonstick Ceramic-coated pans: ceramic
Induction Cookware Set, Granite: Claims to be PTFE-free, but doesn't say it's ceramic. Looks like PTFE. A cheap set from China, probably a bad description due to language barrier.
Joie Mini Nonstick Egg Pan (by MSC International): PTFE
Kenmore Arlington Nonstick Ceramic cookware set: ceramic.
Kinden Lightweight Cast Iron Skillet w/Nonstick Coating: PTFE
KitchenAid Nonstick cookware: PTFE. It looks like all the KitchenAid lines are PTFE (that may change).
Kitchen Stories by GreenPan: Ceramic.
Koch Systeme CS Frying Pans: Says it's PFOA free but not PTFE free. Normally we would assume it contains PTFE but in this case it's probably a language barrier (non-native English speaking writer). They look like ceramic and from the reviews that say the nonstick lasts only a couple of months, we think it's probably ceramic. This is a German company but the pans are made in China. The pans contain no actual copper.
knf Nonstick Frying Pan w/Lid: neither PTFE nor ceramic. Modified stainless steel w/honeycomb texture (similar to All-Clad D3 Armor--not recommended)
Krampan Professional Nonstick Frying Pan with Lid: Neither PTFE or ceramic. This is a different technology that relies on pan texture rather than chemical coating. The textured stainless steel gets mixed reviews. In general, textured pans like All-Clad D3 Armor perform poorly and are hard to care for. But we have not tested this pan, so we can't say for sure how nonstick it is.
Kuhn-Rikon Colori Cucina Ceramic Induction Frying Pan: ceramic
Kutime Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pan: probably ceramic
Kyocera Nonstick Pan: ceramic
Laefero 9.5" Nonstick Frying Pan: PTFE. Probably all Laefero products are PTFE.
le Creuset Toughened Nonstick Cookware: PTFE (and very overpriced).
le Creuset Tri-Ply Stainless Nonstick: PTFE
LexiHome Marble Nonstick Frying Pan: probably ceramic (IC) (though it looks like PTFE)
Lestaven Nonstick Fry Pan: PTFE
Lovepan Peas (by Cooksmark): ceramic
LovoIn nonstick cookware set: Say they are PTFE free but it looks like a PTFE coating and has a max temp of 450F. So we are unsure whether these are ceramic or PTFE.
Lux Decor Kitchen Frying Pan: PTFE
MadeIn Cookware: PTFE
Magma Cookware with Nonstick Ceramica: ceramic
Master Pan 5-in-1 Pan: PTFE.
Master Pan Aluminum Dutch Ovens: PTFE.
Master Pan Ceramic Series: Ceramic.
Master Pan Classico Series: PTFE.
Master Pan Diamond Series: PTFE.
Master Pan Granite Series: PTFE. (Superior Granite series also contains PTFE.)
Master Pan Grill Pan: PTFE. (Yes, even though it is called a "ceramic" coating, it is PTFE reinforced with ceramic particles.)
Master Pan Hybrid Series: PTFE.
Mastertop: PTFE
Mastertop Ceramic: ceramic
Matfer Bourgeat 906024: PTFE (probably all M-B nonstick is PTFE)
Mauviel M'Stone Nonstick Pan: PTFE. It may say it is PTFE-free, but we attribute that error to the language barrier (this pan is made in France). Eclipse is definitely a brand of PTFE.
MEGOO Hybrid Nonstick Wok: PTFE (Please do not buy a nonstick wok of any kind. Woks are designed for high heat, and high heat kills both types of nonstick faster than anything else.)
Meyer Accent Series: PTFE. All Meyer nonstick cookware contains PTFE.
Michelangelo: Some lines are ceramic and PTFE free, but other lines we're not sure about. The writeup calls them "PTFA free" but there is no such chemical. We recommend you err on the side of caution and assume that the "PTFA free" pans may contain PTFE.
Mirro Get a Grip: PTFE
Misen Cookware nonstick frying pan: PTFE
Momostar Nonstick Induction Pots and Pans: PTFE. (They say they are "PTFA" free, but not PTFE. The max oven temp of 550F suggests that this cookware contains PTFE.
Momscook Aluminum Ceramic Nonstick Coating Cookware: probably ceramic, possibly PTFE
Momscook Enameled Cookware: PTFE
Momsook 2 pc Stainless Nonstick: PTFE
Momscook Hard Anodized Aluminum Nonstick Cookware Set: PTFE
Moneta Azul Gres Ceramic Cookware: ceramic
Moneta Greystone Nonstick cookware: PTFE ("polymeric" coating)
Moneta Nova Induction Compatible Nonstick: PTFE
Moneta Zeus: PTFE
Mopita Roccia Viva frying pan: PTFE
Mopita Grail frying pan: PTFE
Mr Captain Tri-Ply Bonded Stainless Steel Nonstick Skillet: PTFE
Mr Rudolph Tri-Ply Bonded Stainless Steel Nonstick: PTFE
MSMK Nonstick Titanium Diamond Skillet: PTFE (all MSMK nonstick is PTFE).
Mueller HealthyStone Fry Pan: PTFE (yes, it looks ceramic and the writeup is extensive on what it doesn't contain, but none of the chemicals listed are PTFE, so we assume that this is a PTFE pan).
MVCHIF nonstick pan: In some places it says PTFE and PFOA free, in others it says PFOA free. We think it may contain PTFE, but we're not sure.
N++A Deep Nonstick Frying Pan: PTFE
Neoflam Eela: ceramic (probably all Neoflam products are ceramic)
Ninja C39800 Foodi Never Stick cookware set: Ninja avoids the "PTFE or ceramic?" by not naming either one. But with the 500F oven limit and the instructions to not use aerosol cooking sprays, we're almost certain this cookware contains PTFE. (It also looks like PTFE.) Ninja makes a few other sets and they look to all contain PTFE as well.
Nordic Ware nonstick cookware: It looks like all Nordic Ware nonstick is PTFE (we didn't find any ceramic products on Amazon).
Nordic Ware Professional Weight Texas skillet: PTFE (again, probably all Nordic Ware nonstick pans contain PTFE)
Nutrichef Excilon nonstick cookware: ceramic
Oneida Ceramic Nonstick: ceramic
Orgreenic Cookware: They say they are "PTFA" and "PTFH" free, but they don't say they are "PTFE" free. We suspect they're using very deceptive marketing to sell PTFE pans as ceramic--but they might be ceramic.
Original Copper Pan: ceramic
OXO Good Grips Fry Pan and Sets: PTFE. This 8"/10" set is also PTFE. All OXO nonstick pans sold on Amazon appear to be PTFE.
OXO Mira Tri-Ply PFAS-Free Nonstick Skillets: ceramic
Ozeri Stone Earth Frying Pan: PTFE ("Stonehenge" nonstick coating: what is it?)
Ozeri Green Earth Frying Pan: ceramic (Greblon)
Ozeri Professional Series Ceramic Earth Fry Pan: PTFE--You may not believe it but it's true!
Ozeri Professional Series Induction Fry Pan: PTFE
Ozeri Stainless Pan with Eterna nonstick coating: PTFE
Paderno Canadian Signature Frying Pan: Not sure, but probably PTFE ("professional" usually means PTFE).
Paderno Frying Pan with Soft Grip Handle: PTFE ("Quantanium" is a dead giveaway.) This set is also PTFE.
Paderno Hard-Anodized Cookware Set: Almost certainly PTFE ("professional" usually means PTFE.)
Paderno World Cuisine Mini Pans: probably ceramic
Paula Deen Riverbend: PTFE
Paula Deen Signature: PTFE
Pensofal cookware: All lines look to be PTFE, but we're not totally sure (confusing marketing!)
PERLLI Healthy Ceramic Nonstick cookware: ceramic
Pioneer Woman Vintage Speckle Nonstick cookware: PTFE
Pioneer Woman Cobalt Cookware with Porcelain: ceramic
PranzoElite Frying Pan Set: PTFE. May be PTFE combined with ceramic. "PFLUON" is a brand name that refers to an organic compound, e.g., plastic molecule, e.g., PTFE. Induction compatible base.
Primecook Smerelda: ceramic
Rachel Ray Cucina: PTFE
Rachel Ray Hard-Anodized Nonstick: PTFE
Red Copper BulbHead: ceramic (and do not contain any actual copper)
Redmond Nonstick Cookware: ceramic (all Redmond nonstick).
Rockurwok Pots and Pans with Removable Handles: PTFE. The Rockurwok crepe pan is ceramic nonstick (PTFE free), but the rest of their pans, including other round crepe pans (same link as crepe pan above) and sauce pans, appear to contain PTFE.
Rosle Elegance Stainless Steel Cookware: Comes in PTFE and ceramic coatings. The set has ceramic nonstick skillets.
Saflon Titanium cookware: PTFE (all Saflon nonstick products contain PTFE). Good quality cookware, though.
Sakuchi Frying Pan set: PTFE (looks like all Sakuchi nonstick cookware is PTFE).
Sanalaiv frying pan: PTFE (looks like all Sanalaiv nonstick is PTFE).
ScanPan Ceramic and Titanium: PTFE (see our ScanPan review for more info)
ScanPan Classic: PTFE
ScanPan CTX: PTFE
ScanPan HaptIQ Stainless Steel Fry Pan: PTFE
ScanPan Pro S5: PTFE
ScanPan Professional Fry Pans: PTFE
Seekavan Skillet: PTFE
Sensarte Nonstick Pan w/Swiss Granite (ILAG) coating: PTFE. It looks like all Sensarte nonstick contains PTFE.
Shineuri Cookware Set: ceramic (probably the same maker as Copper Chef or something similar)
Silit by WMF Cookware Set w/Nonstick Skillet: PTFE
Silit Pot Set: ceramic. WMF makes durable ceramic coated cookware (made in Germany). It is the type of enamel used on le Creuset and therefore, not nonstick. We don't know if they also make nonstick ceramic. This pan and this pan are both enamel coated and not nonstick. Very durable, stable cooking surface.
Silit Blaue Uncoated Pan: Ceramic but probably not nonstick ceramic.
Skylight: PTFE (all their nonstick appears to be PTFE)
Starfrit The Rock Frying Pan: probably PTFE
Stone and Beam 12-inch Frying Pan with Glass Lid: PTFE. Note: now owned by Amazon Basics. Still PTFE.
Stone Earth by Ozeri: PTFE
Stoneline Xtreme Germany: PTFE
Sturable Nonstick Skillet: PTFE
Sunbeam Newbrook Nonstick Cookware Set: PTFE
Sushar Frying Pan w/German Nonstick Granite Coating: PTFE (all lines)
Swiss Diamond (all lines): PTFE
Tafond Oven Safe Grill Pan: ?? Probably PTFE
TeChef Japanese Omelet Pan: PTFE
TeChef Onyx: PTFE
TeChef Goody pan: PTFE
TIBEK: PTFE
T-fal C921S2 Initiatives: ceramic
T-fal Ceramic: ceramic
T-fal Endura Granite Ceramic: PTFE
T-fal Initiatives: PTFE
T-fal Metallics Thermo Spot: PTFE
T-fal Signature: PTFE
T-fal Soft Sides w/ThermoSpot Indicator: PTFE
T-fal Titanium Advanced Nonstick w/ThermoSpot Indicator: PTFE
Tramontina Professional Fusion Fry Pan: PTFE
Tramontina Professional Restaurant Fry Pan: PTFE
Tramontina Ceramica: ceramic
Tramontina Hard Anodized Sauté Pans: PTFE
Tramontina Nesting Nonstick Cookware set: PTFE
Tramontina Simple Cooking Cookware Set: PTFE
Tramontina Starflon: PTFE. This may the brand used by Tramontina for all their PTFE cookware, but the name is more popular outside the US. If you see "Starflon," it's a PTFE pan.
Update International Excalibur-Coated 11-in Frying Pan: PTFE
UrbanixChef Frying Pan: PTFE (Greblon!)
Utopia Kitchen Nonstick Frying Pan: PTFE (probably all their nonstick contains PTFE)
Vario Click cookware by Berndes: ceramic (can tell by the oven-safe temp)
Viking Professional 5-Ply Nonstick with Eterna nonstick coating: PTFE (IC)
Viking Hard Anodized Cookware: PTFE
Vinchef Deep Skillet with Lid: PTFE (Greblon C3 is a PTFE-based nonstick coating).
Vinchef Deep Frying Pan: PTFE. (Yes, it says ceramic but it is a PTFE coating that contains ceramic.)
Vinchef 8 in/9.5in. Skillet w/out Lid: It says no PFAS, but we suspect it's a PTFE coating due to the look and the 500F oven limit.
VINOD Zest Nonstick Griddle: PTFE. The VINOD product page says all of their nonstick is PTFE.
Vesuvio: ceramic
Vollrath Wear-Ever Pan w/CeramiGuard II: PTFE
Vollrath Wear-Ever HardCoat: PTFE
Vollrath Wear-Ever w/PowerCoat 2: PTFE
VonShef: Probably PTFE
Vremi Ceramic Nonstick Cookware: ceramic (IC)
Vremi Nonstick Cookware Set: PTFE
Vremi Nonstick Saute Pan: PTFE
WaxonWare Hive Series: Ceramic (Greblon CK2).
WaxonWare Emerald Nonstick Frying Pan: May be a ceramic/PTFE hybrid, but contains PTFE. See this table on the WaxonWare website for verification.
WaxonWare Marbellous Series: PTFE
WaxonWare StoneTec Series: ceramic
WearEver B022SF Nonstick set: PTFE
WearEver C94407 Pure Living: ceramic; see set here
WearEver C944S2 Pure Living pan: ceramic
WearEver C957SC Admiration set: PTFE
Wee's Beyond Nonstick Fry Pan: PTFE
Woll Nowo Titanium: PTFE (all Woll products are probably PTFE but we're not sure)
Woll Diamond Lite Fry Pan: PTFE (again, all Woll pans are probably PTFE)
Wonderchef Casserole: All Wonderchef nonstick cookware appears to be PTFE.
Xtrema 100% Ceramic Skillet: ceramic (note: this cookware is 100% ceramic, and not necessarily nonstick--read reviews carefully before buying)
YIIFEEO Nonstick Frying Pan Set: PTFE (all YIIFEEO pans are probably PTFE)
Yzakka Stone Earth Saucepan: probably PTFE (all Yzakka nonstick is probably PTFE)
Zavor Noir skillet set: Ceramic (all Zavor nonstick is ceramic and PTFE-free).
ZIB Hard-Anodized Aluminum Pan w/Stainless Handle: Says it's PTFE free but it sure looks like a PTFE coating to us. We can't say for sure.
ZIB Induction Nonstick Frying Pan w/Child Protection: Says it's PTFE free in one area but in another it says it's PFOA free. We suspect it may contain PTFE (most stone/granite coatings do), but the company claims it's ceramic. It certainly looks like a PTFE coating. We also suspect PTFE because it's identical to the Eslite, Sensarte Hansubute pans (above); Sensarte and Eslite are not listed as PTFE free but the others are. We're not 100% sure about any of them.
Ziling Nonstick Fry Saute Pan w/Lid: PTFE
Zinnor Mini Heart-Shaped Egg Pan: PTFE
Zwilling/JA Henckels Capri: PTFE
Zwilling Madura: PTFE ("DuraSlide")
Zwilling Motion: PTFE
Zwilling Spirit: Ceramic
Zyliss: PTFE
Final Thoughts on Nonstick Cookware: PTFE or Ceramic?
The nonstick cookware market is changing all the time, but we hope we've helped you sort through some of the confusing jargon and labeling that can make buying nonstick cookware so frustrating.
You can always go with the original nonstick cookware, cast iron or carbon steel. These are both great options for those of you trying to avoid nonstick coatings.
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When choosing cookware It’s important to know the risks of each type of cookware and decide which is the safest cookware for you.
That’s very true devnil. In this article, we assume that people have done some research, have decided they want nonstick cookware, and are trying to sort out the composition of various brands, which isn’t always easy to do. Thanks for your comment!
You should check granite rock pans – they are great…
Granite Rock/Granite Stone are a PTFE (Teflon) nonstick pan reinforced with titanium. They’re a decent nonstick option if you don’t mind using PTFE. (They are on the list.)
This article is indeed very informative and direct-to.-the-point guide to buying coated pans. I’m glad I came across it. I now feel having enough knowledge in buying these frying pans with peace of mind in regard to their quality and heath safety of my family and myself.
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