Which pans are harmless to health?

Pans are available in different materials.

But material and coating are not always healthy for us.

Read here which pans are harmless to health.

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Pans are part of the basic kitchen equipment.

We use it almost every day to conjure up delicious dishes and to spoil ourselves and our loved ones.

When it comes to eating, more and more attention is being paid to health.

However, this topic starts with the preparation and the choice of the right pan.

Pans are made of different materials and have different coatings.

There are Teflon pans, cast iron pans and many more.

But which pan is harmless to health?

In this article you will find the answers as well as some "healthy" models.

Which pans are harmless to health?

• Teflon pan:

  Have you ever heard or read the term polytetrafluoroethylene?

  The plastic PTFE stands for nothing other than Teflon.

  Many frying pans are coated with it because of its non-stick properties.

  PFOA or GenX are used to manufacture Teflon pans.

  However, the pan may still contain residues from production, so you should rinse the pan before using it for the first time.

• Stainless steel pans

  have two minor downsides: They're not non-stick, so dishes burn more easily.

  On the other hand, the stainless steel is alloyed with nickel and chrome to prevent rusting.

  According to studies, nickel and chromium can be transferred to food during prolonged heating.

  But that applies to acidic foods.

• Cast iron frying pans and pots

  are particularly popular with health-conscious cooks because they are considered to be harmless to health.

  But these pans are of course very heavy.

  Cast iron pans that are not enamelled require special care.

  Before the first use, the pans must be seasoned, which means they must be coated with oil and placed in the oven for an hour.

• The best cast iron pans in the test

• Ceramic pans

  are also

  harmless to health and easy to clean, have good thermal conductivity and preserve the taste of the food.

  However, they are also fragile.

  Some manufacturers advertise their pans with a ceramic coating.

  These coated pans also contain no PFOAs and are easy to clean.

  However, if the ceramic coating is damaged, there is a health hazard.

  In any case, pay attention to the note "PFTE-free".

Attention poisonous!

Very important:

If PTFE-coated pans are heated empty, toxic fumes can be produced and even a disease called frying pan fever.

These fumes are even fatal to birds.

When buying a pan, look for the “PFOA-free” feature.

This fluorinated adjuvant is extremely persistent and can enter our bodies through the food chain.

PFOA can cause cancer and harm the unborn child.

Therefore, PFOA is on the list of substances of very high concern.

Dangerous vapors can be released into the air at as little as 160 °C.

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