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I have a set of 3 Bra Premiere non-stick frying pans that I've used for a while. The coating on them says "Teflon Innovations without PFOA". Recently I've noticed that on the most used pan, the 26cm one, the Teflon coating has started to peel off.

I know that Teflon coatings can release harmful fumes and chemicals if overheated, but what about if the coating is physically peeling? Is it still safe to cook with them? Or should I stop using especially the 26cm one? I don't want to keep exposing my family to anything dangerous unknowingly. Any advice if these types of pans are still safe to cook with if the nonstick surface is peeling would be appreciated!

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[–] [email protected] 15 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (2 children)

I stopped using non stick pots/pans completely. PFOS or whatever other fucked up, deadly, untested chemicals can get out of my life forever. We may think they're safe but do we really know? "They" told us the original teflon was safe and look at how that turned out.

I now have an induction range and only use cast iron and stainless steel. Yes, I sometimes have to scrub or soak my pans but I believe me and mine will live longer and healthier.

Cast iron does make better tasting food, IMHO. Takes some getting used to and more work to clean but I think it's worth it.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Getting rid of Teflon around here too.

I like the process of maintaining cast-iron pans. And they get better theore I use them. Definately better than the constant deterioration of the Teflon ones.

Enamel coated steel is ok. Just steel is ok too.

But I really like the cast iron ones.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I have bare and enameled cast iron and bare stainless steel. I have not heard of enamel coated steel. I need to research that.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

It's not very durable, I don't recommend it. Inherited it. Fine a a freebee, but I wouldn't spend money. And if it starts to chip just toss it out.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

Pretty sure I do have enamel coated steel for my camp set of dishes. Interesting.