Non-Toxic Cookware Guide

Maia James
Non-Toxic Cookware Guide
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Best Cookware Brands

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1. Xtrema

2. Lancaster Cast Iron

3. 360 Cookware

4. Visions

5. Caraway

6. Our Place

7. Le Creuset

8. GreenPan

I’m lucky to live in a neighborhood with lots of great “healthful” restaurants. I put that word in quotes because while organic French fries cooked in trans-fat free oil are better than what you’ll get at McDonald’s, they aren’t exactly kale chips.

So we try to cook at home most nights. My husband is much more of a chef than I am, so he is the one who purchases most of our pots and pans (and woks and stockpots and mandolins and 87 different knives…he loves kitchen gadgets!).

As with many products in our home (from toilet paper to laundry detergent to shampoo), Daylon is primarily worried about the performance of his cookware, and I am mainly worried about the safety. The good news here is that you really can have both. We’ve managed to find high-performing AND non-toxic cookware that both Daylon and I are happy with. And yes, nontoxic nonstick cookware does exist!

I hope this guide helps you decide what cookware to eliminate, and what non-toxic cookware to buy when it’s time for new pots and pans. And as much as we should avoid toxins in what we breathe and touch, we REALLY should avoid eating them! For this reason, we consider upgrading to non-toxic cookware an important step for those of you looking to make your homes safer.

Are There Toxins in Cookware?

Unfortunately, pots and pans might be introducing toxins into your food as you cook. The big takeaway from our research is that most types of cookware do infuse small amounts of material into our food. Some of those things are bad for us, some are good in the right quantity, and some are neutral. This matters with cookware because not only are you ingesting whatever leaches into your food, but leaching is increased by heat exposure, which is of course a factor when it comes to cookware.


In our home, we use a variety of types of pots and pans, including nontoxic nonstick cookware.

My Favorite Non-Toxic Cookware

You’ll find lots of details on a variety of non-toxic cookware options in this guide, as well as materials we’d rather see you avoid. If you’re short on time, here is a cheat sheet of the non-toxic cookware brands we love, including some nontoxic nonstick cookware brands.

Best Stuff

360 Cookware

360 Cookware is our top pick for non-toxic stainless steel cookware. It’s an 18/8 blend, made in the USA, and lasts forEVER.

My favorite non-toxic cookware pieces from 360:

Note: All-Clad also makes toxin-free stainless steel cookware, but their non-stick items should be avoided.

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360 Cookware

Carbon Steel Cookware

Carbon steel is a great non-toxic cookware material, but it’s hard to find brands that offer it! We liketheseAlva carbon steel frying pans.

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Carbon Steel Cookware

Great Jones

Great Jones meets all CA Prop 65 standards, but we still only recommend select products from Great Jone. We like their enameled cast iron as a more affordable alternative to Le Creuset. Their ceramic coated non-stick cookware contains PFAS, so that should be avoided.

My favorite non-toxic cookware pieces from Great Jones:

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Great Jones

Heritage Steel

Made in the USA from titanium-strengthened 316 stainless steel with a fully clad aluminum core, Heritage Steel cookware is free of PFAS and other toxic coatings. The aluminum layer is completely encapsulated between stainless steel, so it never touches your food. We love that they’re manufactured domestically and come with a lifetime warranty.

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Heritage Steel

Lodge Cast Iron Cookware

We love Lodge for its reasonably-priced cast iron cookware that’s made in America.

My favorite non-toxic cookware pieces from Lodge:

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Lodge Cast Iron Cookware

Lancaster Cast Iron Cookware

We love these high-quality pans, which are made in Lancaster, PA, and come pre-seasoned and with stout handles and large pour spouts. Each pan is handcrafted and has a beautiful glossy finish that you won’t find in most cast iron skillets.

My favorite non-toxic cookware piece from Lancaster Cast Iron:

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Lancaster Cast Iron Cookware

Xtrema Ceramic Cookware

Our favorite brand of ceramic cookware is Xtrema. This line contains no glaze, and each batch is third-party tested for heavy metals. If you’re worried about leaching when cooking acidic foods (like tomatoes) from cast iron or stainless steel, then this is a great choice for you. From a performance standpoint, I appreciate that this is much lighter than cast iron cookware.

My favorite non-toxic cookware pieces from Xtrema:

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Xtrema Ceramic Cookware

Le Creuset Enamled Cast Iron Cookware

My friend recently called my from the emergency room after dropping her Le Creuset and breaking her toe. “Is there a more classic Brooklyn injury?” she asked.

In any case, I am sure many of you–wehter you live in Brooklyn or elsewhere–have a hefty piece of Le Creuset cookware in your kitchen. Good news: it’s Best Stuff!

One caveat: Le Creuset says that there are trace amounts of lead on the outside of the bright-colored Le Creuset pots (such as red and orange). They add that “these levels are very low, but the interior enamel is completely free of lead.”

The Le Creuset non-stick line should be avoided as it contains PFAS.

My favorite non-toxic pieces from Le Creuset:

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Le Creuset Enamled Cast Iron Cookware

Non-Toxic Crock Pots/Slow Cookers

Most crockpots/slow cookers contain a ceramic insert. Avoid any that specify that they have a non-stick coating on the ceramic, and avoid those that have an aluminum insert. .

There are two that we like: Green Pan and 360.

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Non-Toxic Crock Pots/Slow Cookers

Titanium Cookware

We found just one brand on Amazon,Wild Peak, that doesn’t appear to be coated with any non-stick chemicals. As of 2024,Our Placemakes a titanium version of the Always Pan!

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Titanium Cookware

Tempered Glass Cookware

If you want to try cooking in glass, we like this set from Visions.

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Tempered Glass Cookware

Types of Toxic & Non-Toxic Cookware

Pots and pans come in a wide range of materials. Some cookware materials are okay, if you have the right variety, or if you don’t use them every day. Let’s go through these one by one, including the brands we recommend.

Nontoxic Cookware Materials

The following materials are always non-toxic. We will share our favorite brands made of these materials below, under The Best Stuff.

Carbon Steel

Carbon steel is sometimes used for frying pans and woks. It’s similar to cast iron, and can leach small amounts of iron into food, which is great if you have someone with slight anemia in your home!

Cast Iron

For most of human history, people suffered from iron deficiencies, so cooking with cast iron helped to prevent anemia. In modern cultures, the opposite is true. Most of us get plenty of iron, and there’s a point at which ingesting too much can be problematic. In our kitchen, we try to switch between cast iron pans and pans made of other materials throughout the week. If you want to be extra cautious, you could avoid cast iron for recipes with long cooking duration or acidic foods, as this will cause increased iron leaching.

Stainless Steel

Stainless steel pans are generally Good Stuff. The only caveat here is that stainless steel is made with nickel (the more nickel in the mix, the more “stainless” it is). The problem is that our bodies can handle some nickel, but too much isn’t healthy. This means that high quality stainless steel cookware, which has higher percentages of nickel, is actually of more concern than lower quality stainless steel! We know that stainless steel pans do leach nickel (along with some chromium and iron), especially with longer cooking times and when cooking acidic foods such as tomatoes. To minimize the potential for nickel leaching, you’d ideally want a pan that’s 18/4 or 18/0 stainless steel (that first number is the percentage of chromium; the second is nickel). I wouldn’t be concerned about using stainless steel as long as you just switch up your cookware. If you sometimes using cast iron and enamel pots and pans, you won’t be exposing yourself to too much nickel from stainless steel. If you’re still worried, you could avoid stainless steel when cooking acidic foods for long time periods.

Tempered Glass

Glass is probably the most inert of any cooking surface, and you can even get pots and pans made of this ultimate Good Stuff!

Titanium

Titanium is a non-toxic and biocompatible metal, so it is used for medical instruments, dental implant devices, and joint replacements. Titanium is also lightweight and extremely strong. Titanium cookware uses an aluminum base for even heat transfer and distribution. The non-porous, non-stick titanium outer surface does not allow any aluminum to leach through. The only reason to be cautious about titanium cookware is that it seems that most manufacturers now coat their titanium cookware with non-stick finishes, rendering it “Bad Stuff.”

Materials That May Be Safe in Cookware

When shopping for non-toxic cookware, some of these materials come in safe forms. Other times, they are treated (or untreated, as the case may be) in a way that renders them less safe.

Clay

Without testing a clay pot for every possible contaminant, you have no way of knowing what might be leaching into your food. Without a glaze on the pot, there is no protective barrier between what’s in the clay and your meal. The risks of unglazed clay pots and pans outweigh the potential benefits of the good minerals that might leach into your food—calcium, iron, etc.

Coated Ceramic

Made from natural materials such as clay and minerals, ceramic cookware offers excellent heat retention and distribution. Its non-reactive surface makes it ideal for cooking acidic foods, and it is also appreciated for its nontoxic nonstick cookware properties, requiring less oil or fat during cooking. Furthermore, it is generally considered safer than nonstick alternatives since it doesn’t contain potentially harmful chemicals like PFOA or PTFE. Ceramic cookware can be considered a safe less-stick if not truly truly non-stick material. Some ceramic cookware is coated with materials that may contain harmful substances like lead, cadmium, and other heavy metals. To ensure safety, it is crucial to choose ceramic cookware that is labeled as free from toxic materials and is certified as being compliant with safety standards.

Enamel

In essence, enamel is a form of glass. Enameled cookware is most often cast iron with an enamel coating. This type of cookware is wonderful to cook with. Some people have worried about lead in the enamel cookware, since the enamel coating is often made of clay, which can leach lead. For this reason, we suggest choosing high quality enamel cookware from well-known brands.

Newer Non-Stick Materials

For more details on these materials, and the brands we like most (and which brands should be avoided), check out the Best, Good, Bad, and Sneaky brands that follow. You can’t necessarily believe brands that advertise themselves as nontoxic nonstick cookware.

Materials to Avoid in Cookware

The following materials are always unsafe when used for cookware. You’ll learn more about how to avoid them under the Bad Stuff and Sneaky Stuff, below. Look for cookware brands that they have tested under limits for California Prop 65 for more peace of mind.

  • Aluminum.
  • Copper.
  • Nonstick/Teflon
  • Plastic

Bonus: The Best Non-Toxic Teakettle

Lots of you have asked about the best non-toxic teakettle. Our picks are the kettles from Xtrema, Staub, or Caraway.

Bonus: The Best Non-Toxic Teakettle

Good Stuff

Nontoxic Nonstick Cookware

We are calling the following brands Good Stuff rather than Best Stuff only because they do not disclose exactly what they use to achieve their nonstick coating. The brands below all provide independent testing results that show that their cookware is not leaching toxins or heavy metals. However, it is important to note that this is only true when the cookware is not scratched or degraded. We recommend replacing even nontoxic nonstick cookware if it becomes damaged.

GreenPan Nontoxic Nonstick Cookware

We originally called GreenPan Sneaky Stuff, because they don’t disclose exactly what they use in their nonstick cookware line. They’ve recently provided the results of independent tests, and these are hugely reassuring regarding contamination with heavy metals.

GreenPan’s nonstick coating is the proprietary Thermion, which is “made by a Sol-Gel process that results in forming a coating layer on the surface of the pan. This layer comprises mainly Silicon Dioxide (SiO2), which is the same composition as glass.” We are now comfortable calling GreenPan Good Stuff!

My favorite non-toxic cookware from GreenPan:

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GreenPan Nontoxic Nonstick Cookware

Caraway Nontoxic Nonstick Cookware

Caraway cookware is non-stick and does not contain PFAS. The company has provided reports on lead, cadmium, PFOA, PFOS, and PTFE, which show no detectable levels. One thing to keep in mind is that we do not know the exact composition of Caraway’s non-stick coating as it is patented. While this is not ideal, Caraway has reliable third-party tests that show no detectable levels of harmful contaminants, so we can consider it a good product. Most new non-stick brands use a Sol-Gel process to make their pans non-stick, so it is likely that Caraway does the same.

My favorite non-toxic cookware pieces from Caraway:

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Caraway Nontoxic Nonstick Cookware

Our Place Nontoxic Nonstick Cookware

Our Place is slightly less transparent than GreenPan, but I still consider this to be a reasonably non-toxic cookware brand. Our Place has disclosed the independent testing that reveals that their pan doesn’t contain heavy metals. It looks to me like they are using the same exact technology (Sol-Gel) as GreenPan. While we’d love them to be more transparent, we can’t call them Bad Stuff or Sneaky Stuff. I have and use various pieces of cookware from Our Place to cook for my family.

My favorite non-toxic cookware pieces from Our Place:

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Our Place Nontoxic Nonstick Cookware

Bad Stuff

Toxic Cookware

Plastic

Believe it or not, you can actually get a plastic pot. Don’t buy one.

Aluminum

Various studies have linked elevated aluminum levels to everything from anemia and other blood disorders to ALS and Parkinson’s, and even reproductive damage in mice. We recommend avoiding all aluminum cookware. Note that pans with an aluminum core within cookware made of safer metals (such as stainless steel) are fine—you just want to make sure that no aluminum touches your food.

Unprotected Copper

Like iron, copper is an essential mineral. A healthy diet supplies plenty of copper, but elevated levels of copper in your body can be toxic.

Many foods can react with unprotected copper cookware (where the food comes in direct contact with the copper) and leach too much copper into your food. Copper-core cookware is fine, though copper cookware that is “protected” with a coating of stainless steel is subject to the same concerns as stainless steel (see above, under The Good Stuff).

Nonstick (Teflon or PTFE)

You can read many reports claiming that Teflon is harmless, but the studies showing it to be toxic are far more convincing. The EPA told companies in 2015 to phase out some of the chemicals in their formulations due to health concerns, and the EWG advises consumers to avoid Teflon.

Most nonstick pans are aluminum coated with polytetrafluoroetheylene (PTFE), otherwise known as Teflon. The big issue with Teflon isn’t ingesting it, but rather breathing it in when it gets hot (it’s actually toxic enough to kill pet birds!). Teflon-coated pans should be avoided.

And yes, even expensive, high-tech non-stick pans (such as Circulon) contain Teflon. Here are a few examples of nonstick brands that have been found to contain PTFE:

  • Cuisinart
  • Hexclad
  • ScanPan
  • Zwilling

Sneaky Stuff

Greenwashed Cookware Brands

“Nontoxic” Nonstick Cookware

Newer “safe” nonstick pans are increasingly available, but unless we’ve included them above, under The Good Stuff, we advise you to proceed with caution.

Any nonstick pan that says it’s “PFOA-free” is sneaky, because no nonstick pans contain PFOA (it’s created during production but always burned off in the final product). Nonstick pans that specify that they are free of PFOA almost certainly contain PTFE, which is just another kind of PFAS.

One especially Sneaky brands is Ozeri, which claims to be PTFE free, but which was found to contain it in samples tested in 2020 by Ecology Center.

Another Sneaky brand, Hexclad advertises as PFAS-free when they in fact contain PTFE.

Hestan Culinary advertises that their non-stick pans are free of PFOA, but they contain PTFE, which is another kind of PFAS.

Made In does make some safe cookware, but they also make some PTFE coated pans that they (falsely) advertise as “100% safe” and “non-toxic.”

Unglazed Clay Cookware (“Earthenware”)

Companies like Earthen Cookware and Vitaclay have gained popularity because they contain no finish of any kind. However, the clay itself can provide a health risk, as it may contain harmful—albeit natural—things like aluminum, cadmium, and lead.

While both Vitaclay and Earthen Cookware do provide testing showing their products free of specific heavy metals, the actual composition of the clay in both cases is “proprietary,” which is why I’m calling both of them Sneaky Stuff.

Coated Ceramic Cookware

Under The Good Stuff, I mentioned ceramic cookware. This is just remember to avoid any ceramic pots and pans that are treated with nonstick materials, which includes brands like Caphalon and Farberware.

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247 comments

Maia James

I don’t know, but will add to my list for a future investigation!

Maia James

Yes that stainless steel is fine.Â

Leslie Gast

Does Emile Henry ceramic cookware pass the test?

Shahinur

HI Maia,
Thanks for the Post, Your writing review of cookware is really great.
I likes your Article,
Happy Mary Christmas
and Happy new year.
:-)

Kylie

What do you think of cuisinart stainless steel? I bought some to replace my old non stick stuff, but now I can’t figure out if it is good stainless steel?
Thank you!

Maia James

Unfortunately, this company is too vague on details for us to give the official Good Stuff stamp.

Maia James

Unfortunately, we haven’t found other brands that I can recommend right now. Xtrema is having a major sale this week, which makes it slightly more affordable! Here’s that link:http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=595230&u=660232&m=52296&urllink=&afftrack=">Xtrema

sandra nunes

Hi,

Would you see much difference in the health benefits of Le Creuset v Staub? Not much info on Staub on the web. Many thanks! Sandra

Melissa

Would you consider Green Life Healthy Ceramic Non-Stick Cookware good stuff?

Melissa

Super great to know that that Xtrema is the same thing as Dr. Mercola. It is probably cheaper too.. I’m going to check it out. Still want to get the soup ware cooking pots and other items.. Thanks for sharing this.

Danni

Hello,
Thank you for this amazing website. Your guides have brought my attention to so many things my family shouldn’t be using.
By chance do you have any other recommendations for your Porcelain Enamel or Ceramic cookware? The ones you mention are a bit high in price for my family right now.
Thank you in advance.

John Goss

Hi Polina,
Please do not get confused between the terms “Ceramic coated” and Ceramic Cookware". That are NOT the same thing.

Ceramic coated is a term that refers to a proprietary method of creating a non-stick surface on a pan…usually aluminum. “Proprietary” is code for, “we’re not telling you what’s in it.” For this reason we cannot know if it is toxic or not, but it probably is toxic. We boil it down to this: Any cookware called “non-stick” contains questionable or toxic materials. If it says “non-stick” it is probably toxic. If it is not toxic it is also not “non-stick”. Best, John

John Goss

Hi Darshana,
John here…
Red Copper, like many cookware manufacturers uses a proprietary technology to produce their nonstick surfaces. “Proprietary” is code for, “we’re not telling you what’s in it.”
For this reason we cannot know for certain if it is toxic or not, but it probably is!

We boil it down to this: Any cookware called “non-stick” contains questionable or toxic materials. If it says “non-stick” it is probably toxic. If it is not toxic it is also not “non-stick”. Best, John

John Goss

John here…
Woll, like many cookware manufacturers uses a proprietary technology to produce their nonstick surfaces. “Proprietary” is code for, “we’re not telling you what’s in it.”

Woll’s technology is, in our opinion, definitely NOT “Good Stuff”. We boil it down to this: Any cookware called “non-stick” contains questionable or toxic materials. If it says “non-stick” it is probably toxic. If it is not toxic it is also not “non-stick”. Best, John

John Goss

Hi Lisa,
John here…
Swiss Diamond, like many cookware manufacturers uses a proprietary technology to produce their nonstick surfaces. “Proprietary” is code for, “we’re not telling you what’s in it.”
For this reason we cannot know if it is toxic or not.

We boil it down to this: Any cookware called “non-stick” contains questionable or toxic materials. If it says “non-stick” it is probably toxic. If it is not toxic it is also not “non-stick”. Best, John

John Goss

Hi Sou C,
Quartz is nontoxic and safe.

There is no silicon in enameled cookware.

John Goss

Hi Melissa,
Dr. Mercola not only has many interesting things to say, but above all he is a great marketer. Indeed his ceramic cookware is the real deal, but it is not his. He got a licensing deal with Xtrema and simply sells their products under his name.
Mercola cookware and Xtrema cookware are the same thing. He buys from Xtrema, rebrands the products and resells to us.
The main difference is that he sells packages of cookware, whereas, if you go directly to Xtrema via the link found in our Safe Cookware Guide, you have the option to pick and choose exactly the pieces you want. You also can take advantage of any specials or sales that Xtrema might be offering.

Go to our Safe Cookwear Guide here… https://gimmethegoodstuff.com/safe-product-guides/cookware/ Scroll down until you see “Ceramic” There is a link to Xtrema at the bottom of the review.

Shelley Wagner

I am allergic to Nicole, chromium and my worst metal allergy is titanium. I was injured in a crosswalk in April. My Ortho lied to me about the rods used to replace my Fibula and Tibia for 3/4 oder my lower leg. He doesn’t believe I am allergic to metal. My upper rods are being attacked by my own body. I will most likely loss my lower leg.

My point is that I haven’t walked in over 7 months and people especially 17% of woman are either sensitive or as I am totally allergic to so many Metals. I am an herbalist who was given more drugs then required while in the hospital for 27 days and have just learned this weekend that many which were not required were those which contain toxic ingredients like Fluoride as well as titanium dioxide. Beside my unacceptable rods this ortho also used close to 100 staples to close the incisions in my leg. He did not grasp my allergy to Metals. I was sent home with a developing infection that not only infected my leg, but also my brain. Please do not list titanium as not a toxic metal. Many of those who have joint, dental etc placed in their bodies only become sensitive after the surgery. Many are diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue, Lyme Disease, as well as, MS.

Polina

Hi Maia,
Have you done any investigation or heard of Scanpan brand out of Denmark? They supposedly ceramic coated, however they claim to be PFOA-free that you mentioned is always a sneaky stuff…. Just curious if you know anything about it.
Thank you!
Polina

Darshana

Wonder what you think of these “red copper pans” that are advertised constantly on the only TV show I watch (an old Star Trek)

Here they are online: https://www.redcoppersquareasseenontv.com/index.jsp?uid=6D000FE51733B59037C4253DA65C1213 Here’s a store’s version: https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/copper-chef-trade-9-5-inch-square-nonstick-fry-pan/1046619167?skuId=46619167&mcid=PS_googlepla_nonbrand_cookware_&product_id=46619167&adpos=1o2&creative=43742634349&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=CKOFkaW1sNACFQINaQodjjYLUg

Dewitt

Dear Maia
I would appreciate if you can tell me the safety of Woll cookwares. they are apparently made of Aluminum-titanium oxides or diamond crystals. Apparently they are non-stick. They are made in Germany.

Thanks in advance, Dewitt

Lisa

Hi, Maia-
Do you have any information on the Swiss Diamond brand of cookware? I am looking for something for my daughter. My experience using the one SD skillet that I own is excellent.

Thanks for your comments! Lisa

Sou C

Hi,
First I would like to say that I am very happy to have come across your website. I find the questions and answers were very helpful. My question for you is, would you by any chance know if
1) Le Creuset Dutch oven’s enamel contains any silicon?
2) The Staub’s manufacturer claims that the interior coating contains trace of quartz. Is cooking with quartz any health concerns?
3) Does Staub interior coating consists silicone?

Regards, Sou C

Melissa

Hello

After I had a bad case of heavy metal poisoning from my cookware, etc. I did my own research and found that surgical steel pans were highly thought of. I almost bought a set of those, but then I found Dr. Mercola brand ceramic cookware. He is a licensed surgeon – watch his video on his sit. He tested the materials he uses in his pans and HIGH heat and there is NO leaching of any kind (he does give a guide that shows trace amounts that are insignificant – but it does show leaching in several other comparison products) he gives the data on his site. He sells a pans set, a soup set, and a knife set as well as other health products. The only thing I don’t like about the pans is that they are BLACK in color – so they aren’t sold in different pretty colors. They are NOT decor, they are health pans. I’ve also noticed that it helps to heat up the pan first, then add butter, then add eggs, for example so they won’t stick so much. These are not non-stick pans, but they clean up nice and if the pan is heated first before adding the oils, that seems to help. After a very long search of trying green pans, ceramic pans, the ones that claimed there were NO toxic metals, but there were… I was so tired of false claims. This pan set seems to be the real deal. I’ve had it now for almost a year. You can cook on stove top, bake, and even transfer to the fridge if you want int he same pan. It is super easy to clean. If something does stick soak it in water to loosen, then use a plastic type scrubber and not steel wool for easy clean up. Please consider adding Dr. Mercola ceramic cookware to your health products list. I have been muscle tested AFTER using his cookware and I am now free of heavy metal toxicity that was before showing up greatly when I was using so-called healthy pans from other companies. here is the link. http://cookware.mercola.com/

Robin J.

Sandy,
Pyrex sells styles with glass tops (and silicone seals – no plastic), they are more challenging to find though. Hope this helps!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008MW2BKU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Maia James

Hi there-yes, in my opinion the silicone straw in the Pura cups is safer than plastic in other cups. I like the Eco Vessel food storage containers, but we also use and love these:http://amzn.to/2cwf7LP. At home we also use Pyrex. I think Xtrema is the safest cookware; Le Creuset and stainless steel are also fine!

Maia James

Greenpan is definitely better than old school Teflon, but still too unknown for us to confidently call it Good Stuff.

Sandy Weber

Hello Maia. Are the pura kiki the safest drinking straw cups out there? We have a special needs son who only drinks from a straw; trying to avoid plastic. Is silicone better than typical plastic sippy straws? Also, are the eco vessel containers the safest option for taking food to school? I noticed that the tops are plastic. What about home food storage? I only find glass pyrex with plastic lids. Do you own any xtrema cookware; what are your thoughts on these versus stainless or Le Creseut?

Julie

Hi Maia,
Thanks so much for all your hard work to educate us on such important issues. I just purchased your guide & can’t wait to get it! Just wanted to ask about Greenpan….since they are PTFE free & such, are they still on your nasty stuff list? Thanks!

Maia James

Thanks for your kind words! Other than Fox Run, I don’t know a stainless steel brand. What about cast iron, like this? http://amzn.to/2cbeQig. Another option is to just use an aluminum one but put parchment liners inside.

Maia James

We haven’t looked into this deeply, but my opinion is that any of those options would be acceptable! I agree that the porcelain enameled cast iron might be top choice.

Robin J.

Maia,
I cannot say enough how I appreciate your research and advise. I too am trying to find Good muffin tins, but the reviews on the Fox Run brand posted above have buyers questioning if its really stainless. Of course we can’t believe everything we read…do you have any other recommendations? Thanks so much! Cannot wait for the bakeware guide :)

Parvin Arunkumar

Hi Maia

I’ve been using Roichen Natural Ceramic cookware (1st series) and Neoflam Ceramic Cast Aluminum cookware, also stainless steel pots and pans from Ikea. I’m badly in need of a wok and a pressure cooker. Thinking of a Black Wok and Zebra Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker in particular. Please give me your reviews on the cookware I’ve been using and my future black wok & pressure cooker. Thanks Ps: I believe both Roichen and Neoflam is a Korean brand and Zebra is a Thai brand. Thank you again Parvin Malaysia

Emily

Hi Maia,

What is your opinion about grill grates. I’m looking at porcelain enameled steel, porcelain enameled cast iron or stainless steel. Based on on your reviews of the porcelain enameled pots like Le Creseut I was thinking the porcelain enameled cast iron would be the best healthiest choice. Help! Emily

Maia James

Those should be fine.

Kayla

Thank you for this excellent info! What about vintage Pyrex bowls?

Maia James

Anything glass or stainless steel! Depending on what you need…I like Pyrex baking dishes like this: http://amzn.to/2ayAsqR.
For muffin tins and things like that, stainless steel that’s not treated with nonstick chemicals, like this: http://amzn.to/2awiPr6

Maia James

I haven’t looked into this enough to give you a definitive answer, but salespeople are often misinformed, so I would trust what the website says. In general, titanium is a safe material, provided it is not treated with a nonstick chemical.

Kimberly

Do you have any recommendations for bakeware? I am having trouble finding anything that is not non-stick!

Carolyn

Titanware is running a sale locally and the salesperson claimed that they are completely nontoxic. The saleswoman told me they are titanium with a ceramic coating to make it nonstick. The website says they are aluminum pans with titanium coating. Have you looked at this line? Are they Sneaky Stuff?

Thank you!

Brie

Thank you so much for the response! I look forward to hearing your opinion! :D

Maia James

I need to look into these before I can give you a definite answer. Stay tuned!

Brie

What are your thoughts on the Greenpan Diamond, specifically Diamond (sold at Sur La Table) pots and pans?

Maia James

Yes, any stainless steel soup pot would be fine, and you can find inexpensive ones easily.

Karen

i checked all the options you posted and the pans were reasonable prices but the pots are expensive. the Le Creuset was close to $400. Are there any pots to cook soups in that are cheaper?

Maia James

Stainless steel is safe, yes. Silicone appears to be non-leaching and safe, but it is plastic, so I try to avoid cooking food in it (such as silicone bakeware). For utensils, I’m fine with silicone.

Deeg

I’m curious what you have found out about cooking utensils. Is silicone safe? What about stainless steel?
Thanks

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