As demand for non-toxic cookware grows, ancient metals like copper, brass, and bronze are resurfacing—challenging modern ideas of safety and health.

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‘Meanwhile, independent testing and research suggests quasi-ceramics may contain toxins like titanium dioxide, siloxanes, lead and mercury.’Illustration: Rita Liu/The Guardian But the pans are ...

How Safe Are Ceramic Cookware? Noida-based dietitian Aarti Kalra said, "Ceramic cookware is generally considered safe due to its absence of PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) and PFOA (perfluorooctanoic ...

Kaitlin Vogel is a health journalist based in New York. Her work has appeared in a variety of publications, including Healthline, Eating Well, Parade, and more. Nick Blackmer is a librarian, ...

Domestically- manufactured ceramic and enamel cookware, including slow-cookers and crockpots, is generally considered safe and is monitored by the FDA. The FDA has established maximum levels for ...

It seems that every household purchase these days has been somehow complicated by health concerns, and cookware is no exception. Nonstick, aluminum, and even copper cookware have become concerning in ...

Generally, solid copper cookware is more expensive than non-stick ceramic cookware, but it’s also a higher quality product. “Copper is great for cooking because it conducts heat better than other ...

There are countless types of cookware. The applications and food safety considerations for common cookware are described below. Knowing these qualities will help you to make choices that are ideal for ...