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Help Square Grill/Griddle Pan

freddie*rooster — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 05:59:02 GMT

I want to buy one, i'm confused about the safety aspect regarding the claims of PFOA- or PTFE-free ceramic interior.

I would appreciate recommendations, they vary so much in price, do you have one and are you happy with your's?

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margomeoz — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 06:25:06 GMT

I would help you freddie except I don't cook

So I will just say HI.

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freddie*rooster — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 06:26:33 GMT

Hi Margo, i've lost 16kg woohoo

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pct001wine — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 06:34:03 GMT

I have an Anolon version.

I am immensely happy with mine 🙂

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margomeoz — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 06:38:09 GMT

Lucky you freddie I can't lose an ounce.

Been minding my grandaughter all week while my daughter was in hospital so no walking.

The minding went well too she swallowed a coin and I had to search her nappy every day I think the coin is waiting for interest before it appears. lol

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freddie*rooster — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 06:39:05 GMT

Thanks pct I will google Anolon and check it out.

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freddie*rooster — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 06:40:50 GMT

hahaha at searching the nappy Margo, that kept you out of mischief for a bit.

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punch*drunk — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 06:46:44 GMT

I had Anolon pots and a frypan and I was really happy with them, but I found the surface started to scratch up after a few years and I was worried about the aluminium. I have changed to stainless steel.

Re: Help Square Grill/Griddle Pan

freddie*rooster — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 06:51:41 GMT

I'm a little confused about the safety of the non stick teflon Punch, the more I read about the different brands the more confused I become LOL.

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punch*drunk — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 06:58:49 GMT

I read up about teflon and it seems to only be dangerous at very high heats, higher than normal cooking with food in a pan. Leaving a pan on the flame with no contents is not great though, it would get pretty hot then.

The aluminium was more of a concern for me with the Anolon. The bases had lost all their coating in the dishwasher and the scratches had exposed the aluminium on the inside as well.

Problem nowadays is you just dont know whats safe and whats not, some of the stuff you read about the dangers is true and some is just scaremongering.....working out which is which is the trouble.

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freddie*rooster — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 07:08:37 GMT

@punch*drunk wrote:
I read up about teflon and it seems to only be dangerous at very high heats, higher than normal cooking with food in a pan. Leaving a pan on the flame with no contents is not great though, it would get pretty hot then.

The aluminium was more of a concern for me with the Anolon. The bases had lost all their coating in the dishwasher and the scratches had exposed the aluminium on the inside as well.

Problem nowadays is you just dont know whats safe and whats not, some of the stuff you read about the dangers is true and some is just scaremongering.....working out which is which is the trouble.

Exactly punch, you need a degree to sift through the information to work out the BS from fact.

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2106greencat — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 08:56:06 GMT

Hi Freddie,

As luck would have it I am an expert - PTFE and PFOA are toxins that escape with teflon coatings when they reach a certain temperature and release more when they are well used.

Ceramic/greblon/aqualine coated are PTFE and PFOA free are perfect for use and you don't need to spend a fortune if you shop around. Most do not require oils or butter etc and a easy to clean.

Don't be talked into scanpan - trust me, and also be wary of marble, it is fantastic cookware and I love it, but most marble cookware is not PTFE/PFOA free. If it is it will be clearly marked on the packaging.

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freddie*rooster — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 09:18:32 GMT

@2106greencat wrote:
Hi Freddie,
As luck would have it I am an expert - PTFE and PFOA are toxins that escape with teflon coatings when they reach a certain temperature and release more when they are well used.

Ceramic/greblon/aqualine coated are PTFE and PFOA free are perfect for use and you don't need to spend a fortune if you shop around. Most do not require oils or butter etc and a easy to clean.

Don't be talked into scanpan - trust me, and also be wary of marble, it is fantastic cookware and I love it, but most marble cookware is not PTFE/PFOA free. If it is it will be clearly marked on the packaging.

Oh thanks for this info, do you have any recommendations?

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chuk_77 — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 10:44:48 GMT

Yep Id listen to what ever the grey kitty says

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2106greencat — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 19:22:27 GMT

I will PM you some info when I get to work tomorrow - we sell an awsome range, but I am no longer on eBay so can't sell to you per say, but may find a sample one you could try.

Edited to say to chuk - Yes indeed, NEVER disagree with the grey kitty

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freddie*rooster — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 20:41:16 GMT

Oh thanks green kitty ♥