I am looking for a griddle that is NON toxic, so I don't want teflon. Could this be used on my stove as well?If not, what could be used instead? Thank
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Teflon is non toxic. You can eat the stuff. It is one of the most inert materials there is.
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You could use it on a gas stove. But it is a little small I would look in to may be large one they do make different sizes
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I don't think the heat would be evenly distributed, resulting in " hot spots " , and maybe even warping the griddle.
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This griddle has no teflon and I use it always on the stove with great results. The food remains tender and cooks very quickly.
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Since it doesn't have non-stick coatings all should be safe. I use all three without any scratching. Quick tip for cleaning; if you get baked on grease, etc, just pour a cup or two of water in the pan and heat to just about a boil and use a utensil to loosen up the baked on mess. Hope that helps! I love this pan! I now have three in different sizes.
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It's not a Teflon non-stick surface, but it's pretty easy to clean. I usually use hot water and a scrubbing pad immediately after cooking and everything comes right off. If you burned something on, you may need to pour in some hot water and let it soak for a bit. If you really scorched something, you can always use steel wool (Brillo, SOS, etc) and it will shine good as new.Tip - be sure to use an oil that can withstand high heat. Usually stir fry uses peanut or canola oil, but sesame and refined sunflower oil are pretty good. Never use olive oil, walnut oil, butter, etc. unless you want to fill your house with smoke and make a mess of your pan. It's not a Teflon non-stick surface, but it's pretty easy to clean. I usually use hot water and a scrubbing pad immediately after cooking and everything comes right off. If you burned something on, you may need to pour in some hot water and let it soak for a bit. If you really scorched something, you can always use steel wool (Brillo, SOS, etc) and it will shine good as new.Tip - be sure to use an oil that can withstand high heat. Usually stir fry uses peanut or canola oil, but sesame and refined sunflower oil are pretty good. Never use olive oil, walnut oil, butter, etc. unless... » Read More It's not a Teflon non-stick surface, but it's pretty easy to clean. I usually use hot water and a scrubbing pad immediately after cooking and everything comes right off. If you burned something on, you may need to pour in some hot water and let it soak for a bit. If you really scorched something, you can always use steel wool (Brillo, SOS, etc) and it will shine good as new.Tip - be sure to use an oil that can withstand high heat. Usually stir fry uses peanut or canola oil, but sesame and refined sunflower oil are pretty good. Never use olive oil, walnut oil, butter, etc. unless you want to fill your house with smoke and make a mess of your pan. « Show Less
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It is not teflon but different process called Hard Anodized. It has been tested and shown to be safe.Best cookware I've ever used. Used pretty much daily going on five years now and is excellent condition. It may never wear out.
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I am not a fan of any silicone, nylon, plastic or other non metallic spatulas. I currently only use the OXO products only because it is the only one that hasn't melted. I originally started using them to protect the non-stick surface of my skillets. If you are asking specifically about the pictured spatula I do not use it even though I have one. I find it to be awkard to handle.
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No. I bought this set specifically to avoid the toxic problems being discovered with teflon and other non stick coatings. With quality stainless steel, once meats and vegetables sear, they release from the pan. I also bought this set to use with an induction cooktop in my small 5th wheel travel trailer so the fact they nest for minimal storage is great.
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No it is not Non Toxic. Meaning that it is the traditional style of Dupont coating & only the new Ceramic based non-stick coatings are non toxic. Also an indication that a coating is the older style coating is if it limits the oven safe temperatures, and this 1 is only safe up to 400 degrees because of the coating.
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I wouldn't. We try not to,but we do occasionally,with no repercussions. I'd like my cookware to last so I take care of it by using plastic or wooden utensils. They do make great utensils that are safe for this surface. Enjoy your cooking&#127859;&#127859;&#127859;.
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It's non stick and easy to clean but dont know about chemicals. sorry. Griddle is OK, it warped a bit but not very expensive.
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http://www.zojirushi.com/index.html website only mentions nonstick, not sure if it teflon.
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I don't know if it's Teflon or not, but it's wonderful. Several times I should have burned something and didn't because it's really hard to even scorch something. I spray the skillets with Pam, and nothing ever sticks on them, either. I have several RR pots, pans and skillets, and I love them all!!! So light, easy to clean, and easy to cook with. I've been using them for a year now, and the nonstick surfaces are still in great shape, no problems.
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Shelley is correct. The plates are as non-toxic as any cooking surface can be these days--until perhaps some other health risk is discovered for non-stick cooking surfaces.
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I have no 'skin' in this game and do not work for Dupont. Everything that I have found points to this coating being safe for humans. My wife and I have used this cookware for some time now and we have not seen any degradation of the surface. Teflon" is the same thing as PFOA. Fact: If someone tells you "Teflon" is PFOA, they are wrong. Teflon is a brand. Even the EPA has said that the Teflon brand is not PFOA. In fact, DuPont Teflon nonstick coatings for cookware and consumer bakeware are made without PFOA. Does DuPont use PFOA to make nonstick coatings for cookware? No. As of January 1, 2012, DuPont no longer uses PFOA to manufacture nonstick coatings for cookware and consumer bakeware. Yes, products coated with Teflon nonstick coatings are safe. Prior to market introduction, DuPont nonstick coatings were subjected to studies at the DuPont Haskell Global Centers for Health & Environmental Sciences. Cooks in more than 40 countries around the world have purchased and used billions of pots and pans with DuPont nonstick coatings. Over the past 40 years, there have been only a few reported accounts of polymer fume fever, a minor health effect with reversible flu-like symptoms, as a result of severely overheating nonstick cookware. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has found that DuPont nonstick coatings for cookware are acceptable for conventional kitchen use. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission rejected a petition in 2003 to require a label warning for nonstick coatings. The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) does not believe there is any reason for consumers to stop using any consumer or industrial related products. We have no fears with regards to this product... great choice and value for the money. Ron
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Dupon chemical named "Teflon". I don't know Zojirushi's use Dupon"s but of the family.This material is approved for food safety by FDA. I believe Zojirushi's products so far and am using. Life is the dangerous things. I don't know what is right ? What is wrong ? I feel this non-stick is safe. you have to pick your own.
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I was sometimes I would soak it a bit then wipe with a soft sponge. My problem was that the nonstick surface began to wear and chip. I sent it back as you do not want to ingest teflon, very bad for you. It was a shame because otherwise we loved it.
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Wrong. I own it. The pot is definitely not stainless steel and it does have a non stick surface. Mine burned and the nonstick peeled. Not safe to use after this happens. I'm buying a new one.
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It's a non issue with this cookware. Main gripe for me is they do not seem to fully clean after cooking. Smells seem to stay stuck on the Teflon? I think that's more of an issue with non stick cookware in general though.