Sauté pan without PFAS

Saute pan without PFAS - what that means

A saute pan without PFAS at Cook & Pan is a saute 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, braising and reducing sauces daily you do not have to worry about synthetic polymers in your dish or in the kitchen air.

What is PFAS and why choose a saute 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 saute pan you use for pasta, risotto and stews with sauce; that is where you do not want a synthetic coating that releases micro-particles when overheated.

How do you make a saute 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. Holds heat, ideal for slow braising.
• 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. Smooth non-stick for sauces that should not stick to the bottom.

Our PFAS-free saute pan variants

• Cast iron saute pan for stews, long simmered dishes and steam-frying with a lid.
• 3-ply stainless steel saute pan for sauces, gravy and dishes where you want to feel the boiling point.
• Aluminium saute pan with ceramic non-stick coating for those who want a light saute pan for pasta, risotto and anything that should not stick to the bottom.

Saute pan without PFAS on every heat source

Our PFAS-free saute 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 saute 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. Stews with tomato or acid can leave stains on stainless steel - a bit of lemon juice or vinegar polishes that off easily.

The Cook & Pan PFAS promise

We never use PFAS, PFOA or PTFE in our coatings or materials. Cast iron saute 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 saute pan size suits me? For 1-2 people 24 cm is comfortable, for 3-4 people 28 cm, and for pasta or risotto for the whole family 30 cm or more.
• Is a saute pan without PFAS oven-safe? Cast iron and stainless steel almost always, aluminium with ceramic coating up to a certain temperature. Check the product page.
• What is the difference between a saute pan and a sauteuse? A saute pan has angled, high walls for shaking and turning. A sauteuse has straight high walls for reducing sauces.
• Does the saute pan come with a lid? Most of our saute pans come with a matching lid; check the product page.

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 everyday frying pick the frying pan without PFAS, for stewing and big portions the casserole pan without PFAS. Looking for saute pans in other materials or with other features? Check the saute pan hub.