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.

Do you bake in the oven too? Then your frying pan is only half the story, because 70 to 90 per cent of bakeware contains PFAS. That is what the PFAS free baking set is for.