is ceramic better/safer than teflon?
1846725
From the research I have done. I feel it is. The ceramic does not chip off. I love ,y WearEver and will continue to use it all the time
1846726
Hello Irene, I can't speak from a professional nor scientific standpoint, but personally I don't care for the way that teflon coatings peel and flake-off over time... So I made the switch to ceramic and love it! I no longer have to worry about my cookware losing its 'nonstick' appeal rapidly.
1846727
Hello Irene,I can't speak from a professional nor scientific standpoint, but personally I don't care for the way that teflon coatings peel and flake-off over time... So I made the switch to ceramic and love it! I no longer have to worry about my cookware losing its 'nonstick' appeal rapidly.
916808
No. I don't recommend it. Just to be safe. I done it before and I was not happy with the end results. Others have told me they have used it on teflon and nothing happened. Use your own discretion.
2131843
From what I understand, the Anolon line of products are far superior to just aluminum pans. I don't think they include Teflon, and my pan is an 8-inch skillet that I love to cook eggs in. The weight of the pan disburses the heat so well. Try a small size and see if you like it.
1297481
I know there is a controversy about the use of PTFE (Teflon being the brand name used by Dupont). I've noted that after a year of very extensive use, the nonstick coating on the pan in the Virtuoso, is lasting longer than the pan in the unit I previously owned. I see no signs of it wearing off, peeling, or discoloration, although I use a lot of seeds and other ingredients which would scratch a PTFE surface.
1939738
No, certainly not in the short term (had mine 2 years) and I would strongly doubt in the reasonable lifespan of any good quality cookware. For this set, say 20 years? For starters, the non-stick surface would have to wear down before your cooked food even contacted aluminum. Which of course would mean you'd have teflon in your bloodstream first :)
1144685
I have read there is lead to some degree, in nearly all ceramics. For our safety and product longevity, we always use a 'crock pot liner' or 'cooking spray' for ease of cleaning. To avoid scratching the glass finish we never use metal cooking tools or harsh cleaning products.
1242588
I was disappointed to find out it's not coated with ceramic, it is Teflon. It works very well though. Easy to clean.
916809
teflon itself is very chemically inert and resistant to most chemicals, so it won't damage the teflon. if there are any holes in the teflon, it might make those worse by reducing the adhesion of the teflon (or it might not, I don't know)
1136150
It's definitely not Teflon. According to the description it's nano ceramic coating. I'm not actually certain that the outside is ceramic though. One spot on the outside of the pan had a spatula melt onto it and when I removed the melted spatula it pulled off the green coating, It doesn't affect the pan though. These pans work great and are really durable, they are worth every penny.
118484
Anna, the only thing I can say about the effects or affects of Teflon is, if you are uncomfortable cooking on it, then you should not use it. There are many other choices on the market. Do what you feel is best.
1190418
The nonstick surface appears to be much more durable than the earlier Teflon, but I wouldn't recommend using metal. Use wood or plastic.
738163
Plastic is better since it much lighter and not brittle. It would be extremely difficult to achieve this complex geometry with ceramic.
2282383
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. :(
828684
If not "Teflon", It is something identical ..... Have used for 3 + Months & it is very durable .....no sticking
1931711
It does not have a coating that I Am aware of. There is certainly nothing like Teflon that scrapes and scratches. This is why I purchased a ceramic brand, trying to get away from the extra chemicals. The ceramic cleans up easily enough.
1242589
It stated as ceramic, I can't identify ceramic or Teflon. Anyway, it looks very good, easy to cook, easy to clean. I love it!
1354523
I cannot tell you definitively - one would have to look on the packaging which in my case is long gone. I do not recall any specific mention of teflon in the product description, however.