Wok pan without PFAS

Wok pan without PFAS - what that means

A wok pan without PFAS at Cook & Pan is a wok 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 - at wok heat you do not have to worry about synthetic polymers in your stir-fry or in the kitchen air. Coatings with PFAS are riskier exactly at high wok heat, so PFAS-free is extra valuable here.

What is PFAS and why choose a wok 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 wok often gets very hot; that is where coated pans give the most risk, so PFAS-free is a logical choice.

How do you make a wok 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. Handles extreme wok heat without trouble.
• 3-ply stainless steel - no coating, no risk of wearing off. Ideal for the highest wok settings.
• Aluminium with ceramic non-stick coating - the coating is made of silicon oxide. Lighter than cast iron, nice for those who move and shake a lot.

Our PFAS-free wok pan variants

• Cast iron wok pan for extreme wok heat, traditional stir-fries and a long life.
• 3-ply stainless steel wok pan for those who want to cook coating-free at high heat.
• Aluminium wok pan with ceramic non-stick coating for light weight, fast heat-up and smooth non-stick for vegetables and chicken.

Wok pan without PFAS on every heat source

Our PFAS-free wok 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 wok 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 wok cool down before rinsing, use wooden or silicone spatulas and avoid steel wool. After wokking on high heat: let it cool down before washing to prevent warping.

The Cook & Pan PFAS promise

We never use PFAS, PFOA or PTFE in our coatings or materials. Cast iron wok 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 wok 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 wok pan size suits me? For 1-2 people 28 cm, for 3-4 people 30 cm, and for wok meals for the whole family 32 cm or more.
• Which oil for a wok pan without PFAS? For wokking on high heat choose an oil with a high smoke point: sunflower, grapeseed or sesame. Olive oil is less suitable for the highest settings.
• Can a wok pan without PFAS go on gas? Yes, gas and wok are a good combination. Cast iron and stainless steel handle extreme flame heat; for ceramic coating keep it on medium-high gas.
• Does the wok come with a lid? Some of our woks come with a 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 sauces and pasta in one pan the saute pan without PFAS. Looking for wok pans in other materials or with other features? Check the wok pan hub.