What is PFAS?
PFAS is a collective term for chemical substances that have been used for years in non-stick coatings on pans. There's a good chance you've already read about it. Especially if you're searching for healthy cooking or PFAS-free pans.
PFAS makes a pan smooth and water-repellent. Handy, because your egg just slides out of the pan. But there's also discussion about the possible health risks of PFAS.
For decades, pans with a PFAS coating were mass-produced and sold. As a result, these substances have spread worldwide.
So what exactly is PFAS? And more importantly: how do you ensure you cook without PFAS?
The safe Signature wok pan (PFAS-free) from Cook and Pan
How did the toxic PFAS substance originate?
PFAS substances are synthetic and do not occur naturally in the environment.
In 1938, a new smooth substance was accidentally discovered during laboratory research. That discovery later led to well-known non-stick coatings like Teflon. Want to know more about what Teflon exactly is? We explain that in our blog about Teflon-free kitchens.
What started as a technological breakthrough grew into a worldwide standard in cookware. Only later did it become clear that PFAS hardly breaks down and can accumulate in humans and the environment.
How is PFAS toxic?
PFAS is known as a very persistent group of substances. This means that PFAS remains present for a long time in the body and in nature.
Studies of heavily exposed groups show links between PFAS and various health problems. Think of:
- Elevated cholesterol
- Thyroid disorders
- Kidney and testicular cancer
- High blood pressure during pregnancy
- Intestinal inflammations such as ulcerative colitis
American research showed that more than 98 percent of the population had measurable amounts of PFAS in their blood.
Research has also been conducted in the Netherlands. In Dordrecht and surrounding municipalities, emissions of these substances were measured for years around a chemical factory. Studies by, among others, the RIVM showed that local residents had elevated concentrations in their blood. Contamination of soil and water was also established.
This shows how persistent these substances are. They don't just disappear.
Does this mean every pan is directly dangerous? No. But it does raise a logical question. If you can also choose an alternative without these substances, why wouldn't you?
Pans free from PFAS
Fortunately, you no longer have to choose between ease of use and health. PFAS-free pans are widely available.
All pans from Cook & Pan are equipped with a ceramic non-stick coating that is 100 percent free of PFAS. No hidden coatings. No complicated claims. Just clarity.
Why more and more people choose our PFAS-free pans:
- You cook without harmful substances
- The ceramic layer is strong and heat-resistant
- The pans are sustainably produced
- They're designed as a stylish eye-catcher in your kitchen
Whether you're looking for a new frying pan, a practical wok pan or a robust casserole pan, at Cook & Pan you choose consciously and stylishly.
This is how you combine healthy cooking, design and quality. Exactly as it should be.
We don't do boring cooking. Cooking without worries, we do.
💡 Note: we love to cook with courage, but safety always comes first. You can read more about this on our disclaimer page.
