Is this stone made with Mullite that contains alumina. There are enough concerns about aluminum cooking utensils that some countries don't allow them
210610
Not mullite but does have alumina from what I understand. And with these stones, there is more of a transfer from the cooked foods to the stone than there is to the food, unlike a pan which gets scraped and has more contact with the food. Actually, the oils go into the stone and provide a barrier between the stone and the food. But the decision of possible toxicity rests with the buyer, and it is something to consider when buying this stone.
210611
Mullite is http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mullite (3Al2O32SiO2 or 2Al2O3 SiO2), http://accuratus.com/mullite.html for starters. Note the aluminum is significantly bound up with the O3 and SiO2 and is NOT in the metallic form as in Aluminum pots, pans and other Aluminum cooking utensils. In other words, the Aluminum in Mullite is in an extremely inert form.
808418
Generally there are two common types of honing stones, aluminum oxide and silicon carbide. If you have a more specific reason for asking I will try to help with a more detailed answer.
1621822
This stone is cookware grade. There are to many flaws. There are holes and cracks. This makes cleaning difficult and allows for bacteria to be trapped.
1595610
It is not aluminum but not heavy enough to be straight cast iron. It cooks like cast iron. Hope that helps.
2168549
I looked at my pizza stone, it doesn't say. The manufacturer is Staughton steel. According to them, it is ultra conductive baking steel. Just go to their website for info. Www.staughtonsteel.com.
1485642
I do not use my pan for any type of food preparation, due to the softness of the aluminum it is made from. I would not recommend purchasing this item.
543164
I'm not certain but I know it's not aluminum, not the one we bought and it's some form of cast iron but it's been awhile since we bought it, you should ask the seller, they should know that answer best.
2050593
I know the new answer is stainless. But I have used aluminum all my life and never had any problems. I know when I need another pan it will be aluminum.Lighter heats faster, cooks more uniformly. Aluminum would always be my choice.
121074
There doesn't appear to be any aluminum on it anywhere. I could not speak to whether there is aluminum sandwiched in between stainless. How would I know that? I can tell you I absolutely LOVE this pressure cooker and use it several times a week. I actually used it three times yesterday. I'm very concerned about the use of aluminum in my food and I am comfortable using this pressure cooker. Only stainless touches my food. I hope this helps.
328187
Yes Le Creuset prides itself on making cookware minus the toxins. I believe that only certain lines of Le Creuset do this though. Please do a search on Le Creuset to see their policy. I would have provided a link to search but Amazon blocked me from doing that. Nice play, Amazon. You want me to help customers but you block any searching that a client provides. :-/ Also, cast iron is a great way to cook anyway. Pans are heavy, but my health is more important!
1439751
From what I have researched about this product is the base is cast iron (NO aluminum) and the coating is ceramic (NOT teflon). I purchased this for safety reasons just like it sounds like you may be. (Aluminum is linked to Alzheimers and the Teflon is a carcinogen.) Do have a little bit of a problem with sticking and they are quite heavy - but very well made and I will sacrifice a bit of sticking for keeping my health in tack! They seem to be rated overall as one of the safest from what I have read. Hope this helps!
543163
Pretty sure it's aluminium. My wife,who is Japanese, loves this item and uses it constantly.
1080375
It appears to be cast iron like a duch oven would be made from. It is NOT aluminum, and does not appear to be stainless steel.
1915517
No aluminum. It is solid and practical, easy to use and clean. it does pomegranites with ease.
917048
It is made out of Cordierite, which is a mixture of various minerals (Fe,Mg)2Al3(Si5AlO18)--Iron, Magnesium, Aluminum, Silicon, and Aluminum Oxide. Cordierite is made to withstand high temperatures. Joe
917047
It is definitely stone. Have no clue what kind but it is the best pizza stone i have ever used.
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Yes. As long as it fits inside. It won't absorb heat as effectively as the darker granite wear, but the hot air within the oven will eventually heat it up and get the job done. So it may take longer to start the cooking process, using aluminum.