Back in the 1950s, non-stick cooking pans hit the market for the very first time. By the 1960s, cookware by Teflon (the brand name for these pans) was a staple in many households across the US. But today, questions have been swirling about their safety for some time. This is because much of the non-stick cookware on the market contains per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are chemicals that may be harming our health. Here’s what we know about the safety of PFAS, plus some of the best non-toxic cookware you can find on the market today.
Is non-stick coating safe?
PFAS were invented back in the 1930s, and since then, they have been used not just in non-stick pans, but also in many, many inventions, including waterproof clothing and firefighter foam. This is ultimately because of their extremely useful water-, grease-, and stain-resistant properties. But while handy,…