Anyone know what duraceramic actually is? Is it safer than teflon? thanks
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All I can tell you is that it's a glazed ceramic which is, I believe inert, so there should be considerably less chance of food contamination.
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There is a primer from the manufacturer GMMDL regarding the properties of the coating. Its non PTFE, non POA. http://www.gmmdl.com/products/duraceram-for-electrics#.UqCnpvTu18F. This link may not work, but if you google GMMDL and DURACERAM which is their trademark on the coating, you can get to pages that give full technical specs. My waffle maker is still working great, not seeing any degradation in the nonstick. I think the safety of this is pretty good, it is a ceramic coating which usually do not release organics. The plasticy early waffles some of the other reviewers mention is from initial manufacturing, not indicative on ongoing use. Disclaimer- I do have a background from University studies in late 1970's which included ceramic coatings and glazes of that era. Food safety of coatings at that time was most concerned with lead release, not organics. But the processes used for coating burn or bake off most organic chemicals possibly used as binders or to suspend particles in solution, etc. Lots of times there is also some surface residue from cleaning or rinsing, or mold release compounds in manufacturing process. I think this is the source of the odor/taste on the first waffle or two through the griddle. So wash it good with soap and a brush first. Safest - cast iron. Ceramics and glass- pretty safe. Organic coatings- I'd rather not. IMO.
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If it recommends goof off then I have to assume that it is the product that they want you to use. There are so many finishes and materials I really have no way in knowing all of them. I can say that I have never had it damage any material or finish thus far. I can also tell you that it has a similar ingredient that is also found in nail polish remover. You might want to test it with a tiny drop of that prior to using Goof Off. It's a very strong cleaner you should use it out doors when possible if not try and use it in a well ventilated area. I'm thinking if they recommend Goof off then I do not see a problem. But that's me. My wife and Daughter both are telling me in no uncertain terms heck no! It will ruin it. Since they are the cooks I defer to them. Better not try it you will get me in trouble. Lets take the safer course of action, good luck! Having said that I still love goof Off and every home should have a can of it for emergencies, I have found it to be a life saver!
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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.
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Why would you say "Yes, absolutely" ??? I can find nothing on the Ecolution website saying what exactly their "Hydrolon" nonstick surface material is made of,only that it is made without PFOA. In fact, everything I've found on the web suggests that it *is* PTFE only processed without using PFOA. Either way, it's a good griddle. Ours is 3 years old, is used about once a week, and the surface is still as good as new. And PTFE is the most inert substance imaginable - keep it below 500F and there are no health risks.
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The red and black Duracell Procell are, in my opinion, are sub-standard. I have used them in smoke alarms, electronic testers, and various other devices over the past few years. With out exception the seeped chemicals from the terminals and corroded the device they were in, often to the point of needing to be replaced. If you use them for short periods or remove them from the device each time you use them they may be alright. They are cheaper but in my circumstances it cost me much more in the replacing damaged equipment.
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The Kai website only says "Food-safe Color Coating" and other website says anything different. I have need seen my flake or chip off but I do not know exactly what compound it is. You may need to contact Shun, Kai's parent company, if you have a specific concern or allergy. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
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Anchor Hocking is Pyrex. My beloved old Pyrex 9x13 exploded in the oven the other day. I've done a ton of research and think I'll just bite the bullet and get stoneware, since this is very common (found a site with over 1400 Pyrex explosion stories. I'll still use my large Pyrex collection for food storage, but that's it. No more heat. I also learned Pyrex changed the glass formula, but finding old ones on ebay or elsewhere won't work either, since they may have invisible cracks, which also causes them to explode. Just not worth it.
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My experience with the Magnalite, older ones, is that it takes a while with use before they don't stick. Use some type of oil when you cook.
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I have no 'skin' in this game and do not work for Dupont. Everything that I have found points to this coating being safe for humans. My wife and I have used this cookware for some time now and we have not seen any degradation of the surface. Teflon" is the same thing as PFOA. Fact: If someone tells you "Teflon" is PFOA, they are wrong. Teflon is a brand. Even the EPA has said that the Teflon brand is not PFOA. In fact, DuPont Teflon nonstick coatings for cookware and consumer bakeware are made without PFOA. Does DuPont use PFOA to make nonstick coatings for cookware? No. As of January 1, 2012, DuPont no longer uses PFOA to manufacture nonstick coatings for cookware and consumer bakeware. Yes, products coated with Teflon nonstick coatings are safe. Prior to market introduction, DuPont nonstick coatings were subjected to studies at the DuPont Haskell Global Centers for Health & Environmental Sciences. Cooks in more than 40 countries around the world have purchased and used billions of pots and pans with DuPont nonstick coatings. Over the past 40 years, there have been only a few reported accounts of polymer fume fever, a minor health effect with reversible flu-like symptoms, as a result of severely overheating nonstick cookware. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has found that DuPont nonstick coatings for cookware are acceptable for conventional kitchen use. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission rejected a petition in 2003 to require a label warning for nonstick coatings. The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) does not believe there is any reason for consumers to stop using any consumer or industrial related products. We have no fears with regards to this product... great choice and value for the money. Ron
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ABSOLUTELY. The Durgol treatment saved my Lavazza, no exaggeration. Try the Durgol and don't be afraid to double up if one treatment isn't enough. And remember to always use distilled water in your machine to prevent future buildup.
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It can't hurt. I would try Tuff-Oil, it still has PTFE in it, Slick no longer has PTFE.
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It works really well on stainless steel, but I don't use it on appliances. I like Noxon for stainless steel appliances. Astonish is what I use for those pesky stains and burns and cooked on and baked on gunk on my cooking pans and baking sheets. I works really well on those new green pans, too. Those are the non-stick pans that are supposed to be safer to use than the teflon coated ones. Since I cook with my green pans daily, I use Astonish daily, too.
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can't hurt. After washing, I use CRC Food Grade Silicone on my meat tenderizer and my grain mill which are both cast iron. It dries quickly and leaves no noticeable residue. It's safer than regular silicone.
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TBH, I cook more with cast iron, but I've used my set to reheat soups and such for several months now and have had no issues. Purchased to replace a non-stick set, I really wasn't expecting much because of the price, and I'm pleasantly surprised by how well they perform and clean up. Don't forget to pick up some product like Barkeeper's Friend and they'll look brand new in seconds.
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teflon was what is on the packaging. i have had no problems with it in making fruit roll-ups or yogurt fruit wraps. no bad smells or chemical taste with it. great product for a good price.
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not sure but i doubt it's teflon. it doesn't peel or scrape like teflon would. they have a ton of info on exact materials on their website.
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I bought these granite-ware pans in the first place to AVOID aluminum! My partner hates aluminum cookware and stainless steel in this size is very expensive. We use it in our Toaster Oven. This from WebMD: "One of the most publicized and controversial theories concerns aluminum, which became a suspect in Alzheimer's disease when researchers found traces of this metal in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease." This stuff is iron sprayed with a food safe enamel and baked to cure (I used to do hobby ceramics). When I clean it, I use a stainless steel pot scratcher and Comet Cleanser to remove any baked on cooking oil and then wash it as normal with dish soap (cleanser will leave a residue). The pot scratcher/cleanser routine does not harm the baked enamel surface, nor will a steel wool pad. I have many pieces of granite ware baking pans and we love them, just a little olive oil spray and they are good to go!