Educated consumers know that even "teflon-free" cookware has its problems, and isn't free of forever chemicals that degrade at high heat.
Ceramic coated non-stick cookware seems to be a green alternative, but even these products have doubters.
We have received several reader questions lately about at-home tests by a prominent blogger that purport to show lead contamination in Caraway cookware, a brand that makes PFAS, PFOA, and PTFE pots, pans, and skillets.
Is any cookware truly non-toxic? In this video, we lay out the hierarchy of safe cookware to help readers choose brands that match with their preferred level of risk of contamination.
As things stand, there’s no evidence that Caraway cookware will leach toxic heavy metals into food. In fact, there’s robust evidence that the ceramic coating doesn’t leach heavy metals and doesn’t contain lead or cadmium. For us, certified laboratory testing carries greater weight than handheld XRF testing of used cookware by one (albeit well-intentioned and well-regarded!) researcher.
Having said that, a good old fashioned cast iron skillet is the safest option for readers who want 100% certainty that no toxic elements have made their way into cookware.
Here is our latest blog on Caraway: www.leafscore....
3 окт 2024
