They say the interior is a nonstick coating without PTFE, other than that, how do we know it's completely non-toxic? I was just looking for a plain granite ware pot with lid.
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Sorry, i've no idea about PTFE, but this pot is nonstick. The inside is course, I like this small pot.
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I have this cookware and love using it. Unfortunately, I cannot answer your question, but suggest you contact the manufacturer for the absolute answer. Hope this helps.
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I called Caphalon today to inquire, because I was interested in this based on the rave reviews - but I refuse to buy toxic cookware. They told me that the bronze is just for the color. I asked what the non-stick coating was, if it wasn't actually some kind of bronze coating. They stated it was their standard non-stick coating. After asking a third time, I was told it was "PTFE". In other words, Teflon. Heavily disguised with marketing of a "bronze non-stick" coating. Can't get away from this stuff!
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I have a pet bird as well, and have been searching for a "safe" set of cookware. From the research I've done these do not have Teflon. The main hazardous off-gassing components are PTFE, PFOA, and cadmium, of which this set is free of. From what I can tell they are the safest pots & pans set at this price point.
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While I do not know the answer, I'd recommend asking Cuisinart directly, as they would have the information you want. Also, apparently Teflon is no longer created with PFOA & there are supposedly lots of nonstick coatings that aren't dangerous, but don't take my word for it, it's just something I was reading. Still, recommend asking Cuisinart, because unless the customers on Amazon happen to have taken part in the manufacturing, they most likely do not know. :(
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Well, I've had my sets for about 8 years now, but you can't tell I've had them that long; no scratches, no chips, no burnt marks no nothing. I have burnt vegetables to black charcoal inside my pots several times, it peels right off after soaking the pot in hot soapy water overnight. There is no non-stick coating on this line of cook ware. People are mistaken. It's all made together in one piece, made of a special type of material that's non-stick, it's not a coating like Teflon. So there is no peeling or scraping off. I use my skillets, pots on a regular basis. There is a possibility for the pots, pans or skillets to chip, but it's gotta be from something really hard, that caused the chipping and if it chips you can see the metal all the way through. On one of my orders the skillet was chipped, so I sent it right back and received another. No matter what your this line of bake ware is always replaceable with the company, despite when or where you purchased it.
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No. PTFE is the main ingredient in their nonstick coating. According to their label, PTFE is inert and will pass through the body without being absorbed.
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The pot that you cook in is not teflon, more like a light metal that is non stick & very easy to clean.
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It is white and smoothe inside. It does not have the dark teflon that we are use to. It says Nonstick Ceramic coating is PTFE-Free, PFOA-Free, cadmium and lead free, compare to traditional nonstick coating system. Not sure what that all means but hopefully that will help you determine if it is. But is is not your normal teflon looking pan.
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Sorry, I have no idea but would suggest you contact Calphalon directly for your answer --- I don't think its ceramic but don't really know. I found the following response to someone asking about Teflon coating when I was searching the internet: "Teflon coatings DO NOT CAUSE cancer and that is just a scare tactic used to sell other types of cookware. The digestive system CANNOT break down Teflon and if eaten will pass harmlessly through the digestive tract. However; I'm just a experienced chemist, what the heck do I know about chemical toxicity??" (Dan Semper Fi-cus.) Of course, you would have to believe him or do more research into it yourself to prove this is true. MM Sorry, I have no idea but would suggest you contact Calphalon directly for your answer --- I don't think its ceramic but don't really know. I found the following response to someone asking about Teflon coating when I was searching the internet: "Teflon coatings DO NOT CAUSE cancer and that is just a scare tactic used to sell other types of cookware. The digestive system CANNOT break down Teflon and if eaten will pass harmlessly through the digestive tract. However; I'm just a experienced chemist, what the heck do I know about chemical toxicity??" (Dan Semper Fi-cus.) Of... » Read More Sorry, I have no idea but would suggest you contact Calphalon directly for your answer --- I don't think its ceramic but don't really know. I found the following response to someone asking about Teflon coating when I was searching the internet: "Teflon coatings DO NOT CAUSE cancer and that is just a scare tactic used to sell other types of cookware. The digestive system CANNOT break down Teflon and if eaten will pass harmlessly through the digestive tract. However; I'm just a experienced chemist, what the heck do I know about chemical toxicity??" (Dan Semper Fi-cus.) Of course, you would have to believe him or do more research into it yourself to prove this is true. MM « Show Less
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I am not an expert on different cookware materials. At this point I use mostly clay, or cast iron, and enameled cast iron. I like the kinds of materials that hold and distribute heat most consistently. I do know that clay has been used as cookware material for centuries (I think it may have been the first practical cookware ever used). I do not think there are any issues in regard to safety, toxicity, or nutrition. I just love the way clay "treats" food either in a cooker, on the stove or in the oven.
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Hi! LB, This it made by All-Clad just like most of my stainless steal pots and pans. It is completely nonstick flat black outside always looks new. I was afraid materials in nonstick would diminish my mental capacity but, to late. I now wish I had this Emeril collection of nonstick.
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It looks and feels like ordinary brushed aluminum with just a hint of sparkly you see on the latest versions of stone-coated non-stick pans. The manual states the coating is BPA-free. I'm pretty sensitive to overheated plastics and worn-out Teflon pans, but have not noticed anything askew with this unit even after baking food at 425-deg.
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I'm not sure of the inner pot, but aluminum sounds like a good guess. It is coated with a non-stick material which is similar to what the more quality pots and pans are coated with, like Circulon, etc. I don't think it's Teflon unless they've re-worked their formula. I like it very much; doesn't scratch or peel off.
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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!
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the inner pot is stainless steel. I have had no problem with it. Mine does not have an 'internal coating'.
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Actually, you've been given misinformation, as did Barbara the representative. These do contain PTFE as this is the coating that makes the cookware nonstick. These are not the newer generation ceramic lined nonstick pans.
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According to the T-Fal manufacturers website: http://www.t-falusa.com/Tefal+magazine/Recipes/Non-Stick+Safety.htm "All T-FAL non-stick coatings contain PTFE, (polytetrafluoroethylene) a remarkable plastic polymer. This is the slippery ingredient that makes the non-stick finish. PTFE is made up of "tetra fluoro ethylene" molecules that contain only carbon and fluorine. The non-stick coating is not attacked by acid or alkali bases and is very stable when heated. Health authorities in the US, Canada, France, Europe and other countries have approved non-stick PTFE coatings for use on cookware. Actually, it is an inert substance which does not enter into chemical reactions with food, water, or household cleaners. If ingested, it is totally innocuous to the body. Non-stick is so safe it is frequently used by the medical profession for coating heart stimulators, small pipes used as replacement arteries, and has even been injected into patients with serious kidney conditions. To cause any possible hazard to the consumer, it would be necessary to heat 36 non-stick frying pans simultaneously to 750F. Since in a domestic kitchen the maximum temperature possible to which a pan can normally be heated is approximately 575F, there is no risk should a pan be accidentally overheated."