PFOA was not used, at least not intentionally, in the non-stick coating. Now they don’t.Įven when they did use it, it’s worth mentioning that was during the manufacturing, only trace amounts remained in the final product. Up until 2013, DuPont used PFOA during the production process of their Teflon. Totally different from the purpose of PTFE is a different controversial chemical, PFOA. Is Calphalon safe? How about Teflon? Even us – who choose not to use these products – fully admit that when properly used and maintained, they are safe and not toxic ( 1).įurthermore, after many decades of research and development, advances have been made with these PTFE coatings to make them more durable and for that reason, less prone to failure (and therefore safer) than the earliest iterations of them.Īnother improvement is the elimination of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). When people make accusations of PFOA and PTFE cookware causing cancer or other health risks, they’re often false or inaccurate. That said, it is important to get the facts straight. It is true that after extensive research, we at Superfoodly have chosen not to use PTFE in our own kitchens (more on that in a minute). ![]() But both are similar in that they use PTFE in their non-stick surfaces. Is Calphalon Teflon free? Yes, because they don’t use the Teflon brand for their coating. What is Calphalon?Ĭalphalon is a brand of cookware owned by the Newell Rubbermaid corporation.Ĭalphalon nonstick surfaces do use a PTFE coating. Ironically, perhaps due to the cancer causing rumors associated with Teflon’s PFOA (a different chemical), now it seems many cookware companies have chosen to not use their branded PTFE coating on their products (or not prominently disclose it if they are). Normally, companies boast when their product uses a brand name component or ingredient. All are similar products made with similar materials. Think of it as buying Kleenex brand versus another brand or generic facial tissue. Some cookware manufacturers will use Teflon brand coatings on their products and some will use a non-branded (or non-labeled) PTFE coating and simply call it a non-stick cooking surface. Though Chemours still sells their Teflon branded PTFE coatings to many different cookware manufacturers for use in their pots and pans.Īdditionally, other chemical companies now make their own PTFE coatings, but they can’t sell those using the Teflon brand name. The manufacturer of Teflon today is Chemours (which was spun-off from DuPont in 2015).īeing that it’s an 80 year-old technology, obviously it is off-patent. First though, let’s clarify the difference between these two brands.ĭuPont discovered the Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) based substance in 1938, which they branded as Teflon. If you want to cook with Teflon and equivalent, we will discuss how to do so safely below. That’s why here at Superfoodly, we personally use this set of non-stick cookware. Cleanup is a breeze, you won’t need a Scotch-Brit. You can even cook most things without oil. It achieves non-stick properties by having a nano-smooth ceramic coating. When PTFE is overheated, that’s when health side effects may possibly arise (but to reiterate, cancer is not one of them).įortunately within the past decade or so, a healthy alternative to Teflon has come to market ceramic non-stick cookware. While neither brand uses PFOA, both use PTFE. Everyone seems to focus on an organic and non GMO diet, while forgetting other sources like cookware. You need to consider not just the chemicals which might be on your food, but also the ones which may be added to it from your cookware. That said, when used incorrectly, they can produce toxins. When used correctly, but brands are safe and not toxic. ![]() Neither Teflon or Calphalon cause cancer. Do they contain PFOA, PTFE, or other potentially dangerous chemicals? A: When used incorrectly there are other concerning health risks, but cancer is not one of them. Teflon compare? Do they cause cancer? I have heard there are potential health risks associated with Teflon when its surface scratches or begins to break down. Q: Dear Superfoodly, how does the safety of non-stick Calphalon vs.
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