Isn't Teflon considered bad for you?
137837
I've been changing my cookware over to stainless because the teflon isn't good for you. But, with the egg poacher, you're only using steam to cook the egg. Frying foods in teflon is when it's bad. I love this egg poacher and have no reservations about it.
137838
Only if the pan is old and the Teflon is starting to crack or peel. At that time, it's advised to replace the pan.
137839
As I understand it (PTFE - Teflon) , the fluorine gas that could be produced from burning Teflon is hazardous. I believe that the temperature that breaks the PTFE (Teflon) down into it's elements is between 450 - 500 degrees F, well above safe cooking temperatures. I also think that the device manufacturers may include some stabilizers into the PTFE formulations to make outgassing point higher and more safe for human exposure.
1225611
All of our products use a non-stick coating that is not Dupont Teflon. Our non-stick coating is safe when used for cooking. In addition, our electric products are designed to reach maximum temperatures well within limits that causes the non-stick coating to release fumes.
386139
This is a guess but I remember Teflon pans and this non-stick surface is much harder and darker than Teflon ever was. Off-hand, I'd say no it isn't made of Teflon. I don't know that Teflon is even used anymore. Why not ask Calphalon?
353829
PFOA emission (used in making Teflon) is likely toxic, but PTFE (Teflon) itself is ok.www.webmd.com/cancer/features/teflon-pans
439208
No teflon! I think this is the reason for the interest in going back to cast iron for so many cooks. Not only do they provide wonderful even heating, iron traces are not harmeful, so there is no "bad stuff" to peel off and be ingested with the food. I'm impressed with my Lodge cast iron products. When cared for as directed for seasoning and cleaning, they work almost as well as teflon for releasing food. And the pans get better with use and consistent seasoning. I do suggest that you do research the care and follow that protocol for best results.
2042579
I am doing research on this myself.. I did own one before, and it is true that it never peeled and was great for cooking. I have to attest that Koreans are huge on anything that is good for the health whether it is food or cookware.. this stuff is probably way better for you than teflon. Anything with teflon that I buy do not last me more than a month before little tiny bits starts peeling off.
779016
This coating is far better than teflon. I have used this cookware for over 5 years now and it is still in excellent condition as the day I bought it and nothing sticks to it. It's fabulous. As far as the health risks, I wouldn't worry. Rachel puts quality into everything she makes. I love this set so much that I bought another 5 years later and I still haven't opened the box. When this set does wear out, I have a backup. Hope this answers your question.
400725
That's kind of a crazy question, because I can't imagine a cooking pan with a toxic coating. Yes, though, this coating is non toxic, and it is a good one too.
2145780
I recently graduated from college and we did learn about how this stuff can cause inflammation and pneumonia. Causes more problems in children. Releases a gas when heats up. This is why Teflon pans should only be used on low heat. I wont buy the Vitamix cause I am a health freak and pregnant too (not worth the risk)...but someday I will purchase when they resolve this issue. Consumer reports has a listed section about nonstick coating risk.
1039222
According to the T-Fal manufacturers website: http://www.t-falusa.com/Tefal+magazine/Recipes/Non-Stick+Safety.htm "All T-FAL non-stick coatings contain PTFE, (polytetrafluoroethylene) a remarkable plastic polymer. This is the slippery ingredient that makes the non-stick finish. PTFE is made up of "tetra fluoro ethylene" molecules that contain only carbon and fluorine. The non-stick coating is not attacked by acid or alkali bases and is very stable when heated. Health authorities in the US, Canada, France, Europe and other countries have approved non-stick PTFE coatings for use on cookware. Actually, it is an inert substance which does not enter into chemical reactions with food, water, or household cleaners. If ingested, it is totally innocuous to the body. Non-stick is so safe it is frequently used by the medical profession for coating heart stimulators, small pipes used as replacement arteries, and has even been injected into patients with serious kidney conditions. To cause any possible hazard to the consumer, it would be necessary to heat 36 non-stick frying pans simultaneously to 750F. Since in a domestic kitchen the maximum temperature possible to which a pan can normally be heated is approximately 575F, there is no risk should a pan be accidentally overheated."
112923
Teflon, as a non-stick surface has many detractors, its made in an environmentally unfriendly fashion, outgasses CFC's and its break-down products are (at least potentially) dangerous to birds and fish. 'The Green ceramic coating from this line is ostensibly ceramic based, and less toxic on several levels, plus they make the base out of iron/steel, not aluminum, and lastly it has a little bit of a dark green color. For more on Teflon http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polytetrafluoroethylene And The press release of Cuisinart: http://www.cuisinart.com/about/press/681.html
357651
I would have to pull my book on it to be absolutely sure, but I feel safe saying yes it is. It will be difficult to find such an item without Teflon. This is the product which makes it 'non stick'. Happy shopping!
1933004
There are new non stick coatings out that you can use medel utinsils, and go into the dishwasher. Those do not throw off toxins..You might want to look into those breadmakers!Its really isn't toxic unless the taflon seal is , cut, scraped off, so to speak, ..If you do not use high heat with taflon there is not a problem, but before using it, always heat itup for awhile with water in it, and wash it out again, then use it..We are all going to die of something, and I doubt at this point if its going to be teflon!
312079
I don't believe so. I don't use teflon, but didn't think to look to see if it did. Pretty easy to keep clean - had mine for years now, and it has lasted - fingers crossed - it will live for a long time.
845883
I would not put a teflon pan in the dishwasher. Ever. Treat it like a good knife.
1126422
No, it is not teflon. These pans clean up and react so much better than any teflon pan I've ever used.
1371403
Yes. I have heavily used mine for about 2 years and the Teflon coating is now starting to chip off but only slightly.