Teflon dangerous or not? What are the alternatives?

Most households use a non-stick pan, but did you know that almost every pan with a non-stick coating, contains Teflon? When used properly, this does no harm, but when these pans get too hot, substances such as PFOA and PFAS are released. These chemicals are extremely harmful to humans and the environment. A non-stick coating with scratches, you should get rid of right away!

But what are the alternatives to choose from? You can read about that in this blog!

Sheet steel pans

A sheet steel pan is made of 99% iron so it is a natural product. These pans must be "burned in" before first use. This is called seasoning. This is not difficult, but takes some time. Seasoning these pans creates a black layer, this layer functions as a non-stick coating.

Suppose there is kook "drama" takes place, then it is not irreparable with this pan. In the worst case, you polish the pan again and brand you put it back in. If this happens with a Teflon pan, after the kook drama, throw it away! Keep your pan well greased, otherwise sheet steel can rust easily. Sheet steel is a strong and durable material, so these pans can last a lifetime.

Advantages

Can withstand high temperatures well.
You can use steel cookware.
Is affordable.

Maintenance

Pan must be burned in before use.
Clean the pan with water only, without detergent!
After use, dry immediately and grease if necessary (steel may rust otherwise).

Cast iron pans

Pans made of cast iron are made for life unless it falls.

Advantages

Slowly gets up to temperature, but holds the heat for a long time.
Heat distribution is very good.
Good against high temperatures.
Perfect for sealing or caramelizing meat.
Bakes the tastiest when the pan is kept fat.

Maintenance

Treat a cast iron pan with care.
You have to burn in cast iron pans.
Clean with only water.
First let the pan cool before you clean it.
Provide the pan after washing a thin layer your oil.

Do you want the benefits of a cast iron pan, but not maintenance? Then enamelled cast iron pans are the best choice! Enamelled cast iron says it all, it is finished with email. Email is a super thin layer of glass and therefore works almost the same as a Teflon non -stick coating, but without toxic substances. These pans are easy to clean.

Copper pans

Copper pans are especially popular among chefs, which they often use to make sauces.

Advantages

Chic look.
One of the best heat leaders.
Inside is (usually) equipped with stainless steel, which makes the pan less vulnerable for both mechanical damage and chemical reactions between copper and elements from eating.
Copper pans are relatively expensive, which is why we do not recommend using metal kitchen utensils in the pan.
You can clean with warm water and washing -up liquid. You can possibly keep the outside with copper tests in new condition.

Stainless steel pans

Roestvrijstalen pannen zijn zeer geschikt voor hoge temperaturen. Producten die je bakt in een roestvrijstalen pan blijven de eerste paar minuten plakken aan de bodem. Geen zorgen, dit hoort zo! Wanneer de eiwitten stollen en het product karamelliseert, laat het vanzelf los. Heb geduld en beweeg jouw gerecht pas als deze helemaal los is gekomen. Roestvrijstalen pannen zijn vaak voorzien van een sandwich- of multiplybodem, waar aluminium of koper in verwerkt zit. Hierdoor zijn het goede warmtegeleiders en blijft je eten lang warm. De pannen kunnen in de vaatwasser, maar blijven langer mooi als je ze met de hand afwast.

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