Frying pan without PFAS

Frying pan without PFAS - what that means

A frying pan without PFAS at Cook & Pan is a frying pan with no PFAS, PFOA or PTFE anywhere. Not in the coating, not in the base material. Whether it is cast iron, 3-ply stainless steel or aluminium with ceramic non-stick coating - when frying daily you do not have to worry about synthetic polymers in your egg or in the kitchen air.

What is PFAS and why choose a frying pan without PFAS?

PFAS stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a group of synthetic chemicals used since the 1940s in non-stick coatings, water-repellent clothing and food packaging. The substance is known under names like Teflon (PTFE), GenX and PFOA. PFAS barely breaks down in the environment and accumulates in humans and animals. A frying pan is what you use most often; that is exactly where a PFAS-free choice is most valuable.

How do you make a frying pan non-stick without PFAS?

There are three ways to get non-stick performance without a synthetic coating, and we use them all:

• Cast iron - builds its own patinated non-stick layer with use and oil. No coating, lasts a lifetime.
• 3-ply stainless steel - no coating, no risk of wearing off. With the right heat your dish releases effortlessly.
• Aluminium with ceramic non-stick coating - the coating is made of silicon oxide, a mineral also found in sand and glass.

Our PFAS-free frying pan variants

• Cast iron frying pan for sturdy frying heat, a good crust and a long life.
• 3-ply stainless steel frying pan for control, speed and a pan that goes in the oven.
• Aluminium frying pan with ceramic non-stick coating for light weight, fast heat-up and smooth non-stick for eggs, omelette and pancakes.

Frying pan without PFAS on every heat source

Our PFAS-free frying pans work on every heat source: induction, gas, ceramic and electric. Cast iron and stainless steel are naturally ferromagnetic, the aluminium pans with ceramic coating have a ferromagnetic base plate baked in. Move to a different kitchen and your pan comes along.

Care without coating worries

For cast iron: dry after washing and rub lightly with oil. Stainless steel is dishwasher safe. For the ceramic coating: let the pan cool down before rinsing, use wooden or silicone spatulas and avoid steel wool. None of our pans release harmful fumes when overheated.

The Cook & Pan PFAS promise

We never use PFAS, PFOA or PTFE in our coatings or materials. Cast iron frying pans come with a 25-year warranty on manufacturing and material defects, other products with 7 years, and the function of the ceramic coating with 2 years. Want to try a pan first? You have 60 days of try-cooking to test it at home and still send it back if it does not suit you.

Frequently asked questions

• Which size frying pan without PFAS suits me? For 1-2 people 24 cm is comfortable, for 3-4 people 28 cm, and for family pancakes 30 cm or more.
• Is a PFAS-free frying pan oven-safe? Cast iron and stainless steel almost always, aluminium with ceramic coating up to a certain temperature. Check the product page.
• Can a frying pan with ceramic coating go in the dishwasher? It can, but hand washing extends the life of the coating.
• How do I prevent an egg from sticking in a stainless steel frying pan? Make sure the pan is properly hot before adding oil and the egg; that way less sticks.

See also

Want to see the broader PFAS-free range? Have a look at our PFAS-free pans hub or grab a complete cookware set without PFAS. For a deeper variant pick the casserole pan without PFAS or the saute pan without PFAS. Looking for frying pans in other materials or with other features? Check the frying pan hub.