what is the metal content of these pans? I am trying to find out if they are reactive with food and exactly what will be leeching out into my food.
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Wine, tomato sauce, vinegar will make your food taste metallic. Its essentially the same as cast iron.
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Kimbercin, I love my DeBuyer pans they are 99% iron and ecologically responsible, 100% recyclable. Iron molecules from the pan contribute to good health. Company has been in the French cookware since 1830's. Don't worry....just buy one and use it you will love it
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I got these for my sister as a Christmas gift. She says they have not rusted. She doesn't like them very much because she says everything sticks to them, but she's never had stainless before. I have used stainless for years. If you use cooking spray or evoo, it should work just fine! :) Hope this helps!
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So these must be steel tins, right? Not aluminum since magnets do not stick to aluminum??thanks so much!
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They appear to be stainless steel as they look exactly like the rest of the pan. No rust nor corrosion.
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I would have to go home and check to answer for sure on this particular item. However the magnetic properties depend on the grade of stainless. High grade no attraction lower grade some but not like regular metal. If you still need the answer on this particular pan ask me again. I will check when i go home tonight and know for sure.
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I too am unsure of the exact thickness of the pans. They have a good weight to them, but not incredibly heavy. All of my food cooks evenly and I do not experience "hot spots" in the pans, no food has burnt and they are wonderful with non stick. Clean up is always easy, no hard scrubbing needed even on the messiest foods. I would recommend these for anyone wanting a nice set of pots and pans :)
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They say you can use metal with these pans but I wouldn't. Occasionally we have inadvertently used metal (or our older children have used metal) and nothing has happened. In my experience the only pans that stand up to constant metal use is stainless steel. These pans are great so far. I'm not familiar with the infinite ones. We bought ours several months ago and they have worked very well. You can also wash these in the dishwasher but again, I wouldn't. Occasionally we don't have time to clean by hand so we put them in the dishwasher for a quick cleaning (e.g. right before going on vacation), but generally we clean them by hand. They say you can use metal with these pans but I wouldn't. Occasionally we have inadvertently used metal (or our older children have used metal) and nothing has happened. In my experience the only pans that stand up to constant metal use is stainless steel. These pans are great so far. I'm not familiar with the infinite ones. We bought ours several months ago and they have worked very well. You can also wash these in the dishwasher but again, I wouldn't. Occasionally we don't have time to clean by hand so we put them in the dishwasher for a quick cleaning (e.g. right... » Read More They say you can use metal with these pans but I wouldn't. Occasionally we have inadvertently used metal (or our older children have used metal) and nothing has happened. In my experience the only pans that stand up to constant metal use is stainless steel. These pans are great so far. I'm not familiar with the infinite ones. We bought ours several months ago and they have worked very well. You can also wash these in the dishwasher but again, I wouldn't. Occasionally we don't have time to clean by hand so we put them in the dishwasher for a quick cleaning (e.g. right before going on vacation), but generally we clean them by hand. « Show Less
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You might want to contact the corporation. I highly suspect YES, the coating is safe (not sure about birds). The thing is, yes, this and that is safe; years later we are told, oppsie, no it wasnt. I just know, we have to face these things in so many areas of our lives. Do your homework,so you feel somewhat secure. Hope for the best. I do love all my Anolon Bronze pans, I have quite a few. Just remember, these and other newer coated pans call for medium to medium-low heat. Have patience in allowing the pan/s to warm up before you start cooking.
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They are heavy metal with weighted bottoms, very similar to AllClad. These pans are one of the best purchases I have ever made on Amazon and bought them for both our home and beach condo. All the good reviews are spot on!
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Joan, I don't really know the answer to that question However, I'm sure if you email Chicago Metallic I'm sure that will be able to help. I'm thinking as to why you ask this question, if there was a health concern I'm sure Chicago Metallic would not be selling a pan that could be harmful to it's customers. Nevertheless, I hope this helps you get the answer your looking for. Sorry I could not be more helpful. Have a great dayTony
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These are children's toys, not to me used in ovens or cooktops. They are metal, but still just childeren's toys.
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There's no aluminum in ours. The element is probably high carbon stainless, because a magnet will attract it but less so than the other parts such as the pan, the brackets on the heating element, etc. So it is all steel of some sort or another. (The parts that contact the food, that is.)
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My pans do not say "stainless steel". I expect that they are not--perhaps a heavy aluminum. Best pans I've ever used!
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personally I think they are separate but the best damn pan I have, you will love it...heavy metal equals product cooking fast and I do have to say I have greased to make removal easier no problem and they clean easily
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Metal and they dont stain. This is the most bang for cookware you will find. Its free from detrimental substabces, innexpensive in contrast to s8milar quality brands, its perfect!
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I can't answer that question because I'm not aware of any metal being present in that product. If you know of any name or type of metal in them I would gladly appreciate you making me aware of them. Thanks
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They look like they are stainless steel (they look like the rest of the pan). I have had the set about three years w/ moderate use and they show no signs of rust. Still very happy with the purchase.