http://www.cookwarestuff.com/2009/07/31/scratches-on-my-nonstick-cookware/ Items for your Kitchen! Sat, 02 Jan 2010 22:51:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://www.cookwarestuff.com/2009/07/31/scratches-on-my-nonstick-cookware/comment-page-1/#comment-643 Chef Noah Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:19:30 +0000 http://www.cookwarestuff.com/2009/07/31/scratches-on-my-nonstick-cookware/#comment-643 Actually teflon (the brand name of PTFE) coating is HIGHLY toxic. The research which describe cancer was actually with respect to PTFE which has been brought to too high a heat (as when left empty on a hot burner, or under a broiler). You should in no situation ever cook on scratched teflon, immediately throw it away. Even in small amounts, teflon is carcinogenic. If you must use nonstick cookware (well-seasoned cast iron is cheaper and releases nearly as well- and non-coated traditional pans are superior for most other tasks), use only nylon or silicone rubber utensils in it. Very high quality non-stick pans (such as those made by all-clad) are built to withstand some metal use, mainly whisks, but never, ever use scratched teflon. Throw it away. Actually teflon (the brand name of PTFE) coating is HIGHLY toxic. The research which describe cancer was actually with respect to PTFE which has been brought to too high a heat (as when left empty on a hot burner, or under a broiler). You should in no situation ever cook on scratched teflon, immediately throw it away. Even in small amounts, teflon is carcinogenic. If you must use nonstick cookware (well-seasoned cast iron is cheaper and releases nearly as well- and non-coated traditional pans are superior for most other tasks), use only nylon or silicone rubber utensils in it. Very high quality non-stick pans (such as those made by all-clad) are built to withstand some metal use, mainly whisks, but never, ever use scratched teflon. Throw it away.

]]> http://www.cookwarestuff.com/2009/07/31/scratches-on-my-nonstick-cookware/comment-page-1/#comment-642 NDY B Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:29:35 +0000 http://www.cookwarestuff.com/2009/07/31/scratches-on-my-nonstick-cookware/#comment-642 first off if u are using non stick cookware always use plastic spatula's and spoons never use metal that is how u get the scratches in your pots...................but i have never heard of it being cancer causing when there are scrathes in kettles first off if u are using non stick cookware always use plastic spatula’s and spoons never use metal that is how u get the scratches in your pots……………….but i have never heard of it being cancer causing when there are scrathes in kettles

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