What are PFAS-free pans from Greenpan?

The GreenPan pans are PFAS-free pans. GreenPan invented Thermolon, which is a ceramic non-stick coating. For this non-stick coating, the main material is sand. It has all the advantages a traditional non-stick coating has. The big difference is that Thermolon doesn't contain harmful chemical substances. Because the GreenPan pans don't contain PFAS, there's no risk of releasing chemical substances while you cook. In addition, Thermolon is better for the environment. So with the GreenPan pans, you can cook in a more healthy way.

PFAS stands for Per- and Polyfluorinated Substances.. These are chemical substances that don't exist naturally. These substances are used to make products water-repellent and grease-repellent. Examples of such products are raincoats and non-stick pans. Some PFAS are known to be harmful for people and the environment. In addition, degrades slowly and stays in the environment for a long time. The PFAS in pans are released when you heat up an empty pan at 260°C or higher. With normal use, these substances aren't released. Luckily, there are alternatives. Choose PFAS-free pans with a non-stick coating made from natural materials, such as the pans by GreenPan.

A non-stick coating prevents ingredients from sticking to the pan. There are various types of coatings, each with their own advantages. There are also pans without a non-stick coating. These pans consist of 1 material, such as cast iron or stainless steel. They're suitable for searing meat. There are pans with a ceramic non-stick coating as well. This non-stick coating is made from natural materials. The most common coating is the standard non-stick coating. Pans with a standard non-stick coating can withstand lower temperatures than the other pans we mentioned. Another disadvantage is that some of these pans contain PFAS.